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Who sang Oh My, What A Shame?

Don McLean released the song Oh My, What A Shame.

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The song tells the story of two people who were once married, but separated and went their separate ways. The lyrics are also about two brothers who went to war, only one of whom survived and eventually forgot what they were fighting for. The protagonist remembers his past love and struggles to let it go, wishing they had stayed together. The overall message is that sometimes things happen and there is nothing you can do about it.

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Don McLean - Short Biography

Donald McLean III is an iconic American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his 1971 hit "American Pie". He also produced other popular singles such as "Vincent", "Dreidel" and "Wonderful Baby". His interpretations of Roy Orbison's "Crying" and the Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You" cemented his place in music history. His music is considered a cornerstone of the loss of innocence of the first generation of rock and roll.

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"Oh My, What A Shame" is a song from the album "Don McLean", the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Don McLean. It was originally released in 1972 and peaked at #23 on the Billboard 200. The album was reissued by BGO Records in 1996. The album cover photo was taken overlooking the village of Cold Spring, New York.

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