Boxer Tyson Fury Joins Don McLean on Remake of ‘American Pie’

Boxer Tyson Fury, presently the heavyweight champion of the world, joins singer-songwriter Don MacLean on a remake of the rocker’s traditional track “American Pie.”

Fury, recognized to followers because the Gypsy King, has displayed admiration for the tune up to now. In 2019 he sang the track throughout a post-match press convention following his draw with then-champ Deontay Wilder. A 12 months later, when he defeated Wilder in a rematch on the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Fury serenaded the gang with a rendition of “American Pie.”

“He did very effectively,” McLean mentioned to TMZ on the time after seeing footage of the efficiency. “I might say he is the primary bar room singer. Wonderful job!”

McLean additionally famous how excited it made him to see the gang singing alongside to the traditional track. “The factor that knocked me out was that everyone, all of the outdated of us, younger of us, everyone knew all of the phrases,” the rocker admitted. “Sort of a thrill for me to see that!”

Now, greater than two years later, the boxer and musician have teamed up for a duet of the monitor. The rendition options McLean dealing with the vast majority of the vocal duties, however in direction of the tip Fury joins in on the long-lasting “American Pie” refrain. The accompanying video (see under) chronicles Fury’s rise in fame, fall from grace and subsequent boxing comeback.

Fury is about to defend his title towards Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium on April 23. In the meantime, McLean is within the midst of a nationwide tour celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of “American Pie.”