The Resume

(October 2, 1945- )
Recorded 'American Pie (1971),' 'Don McLean (1972),' 'Playin Favorites (1973),' 'Homeless Brother (1974), 'Solo (1975),' 'Prime Time (1977),' 'Chain Lightning (1978),' 'Believers (1981),' 'Dominion (1982),' 'For the Memories I (1986),' 'For the Memories II (1987),' 'Love Tracks (1987),' 'Headroom (1990),' 'Favorites and Rarities (1993),' 'River of Love (1995),' 'You've Got To Share (2003)' and 'The Western Album (2003)'

Why he might be annoying:

He got his start at folk clubs in New York City.
Despite being in the music industry for over 30 years, he is best known for his #1 hit song 'American Pie.'
He tried breaking away from the style of 'American Pie' which lead to a plummet in sales of his later albums.
'American Pie' has been covered by many pop singers, like Madonna.
He dedicated 'American Pie' to Buddy Holly, ignoring two other talented musicians who died in the infamous plane crash, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper.
He is often ditched by record labels when his efforts fail.

Why he might not be annoying:

'Killing Me Softly With His Song' was written by Lori Lieberman based on her experiences at one of his concerts.
He managed to gain a #1 hit with 'American Pie' despite its length, at over eight minutes.
His song 'Vincent' is a tribute to the painter, Vincent Van Gogh.
He writes and records most of his own music.
He supports environmental causes.

Credit: Captain Howdy

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• American Pie References/Interpretations
• BBC Radio 2's Sold on Song Top 100 Greatest Songs Ever [Performer] (Ranked: 47)
• Captain Howdy's Profiles [Series 1]
• I Attended Villanova University
• I Covered ‘Killing Me Softly (With His Song)’
• I Covered 'First Time Ever I Saw Your Face'
• I Performed on American Bandstand [L-Q]
• I Performed on Don Kirshner's 'Rock Concert' (1973-81)
• I Sing About Bob Dylan
• I Sing About James Dean
• I Sing About Marilyn Monroe
• I Sing About the Beatles
• I Sing About the Sandman
• I Sing About the U.S.
• Keith Urban's 'John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16' References
• Look at Me, I'm Giving Thumbs Up
• Look at My Album Cover
• Look at My Flag
• Midnight Special Performers [L-Z]
• My Album Hit #1 on Billboard's US Album Chart [1970's] (Ranked: 1972)
• My Backstage Rider is on The Smoking Gun
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Songs Chart [1970s] (Ranked: 1972)
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Songs Chart [1970s] (Ranked: 1975)
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard's US Singles Chart [1970's] (Ranked: 1972)
• My Song is Featured on Band Hero
• My Song was Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame (Ranked: 2002)
• My Song was Temporarily Banned After 9/11
• My Song was Used to Torture Prisoners
• Onepoll's 20 Catchiest Songs of All Time [October 2008] (Ranked: 10)
• People who Have Similar Names on Am I Annoying (Ranked: 472)
• Profiles 11501-11750 (Ranked: 11657)
• Sesame Street Guests
• Songs of the Century [2001] (Ranked: 5)
• Weird Al Yankovic Parodied My Song

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 18 Votes: 11.11% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 23 Votes: 26.09% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 71 Votes: 46.48% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 15 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 49 Votes: 44.90% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 38.89% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 23 Votes: 21.74% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 13.33% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 83 Votes: 44.58% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 46 Votes: 39.13% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 86 Votes: 48.84% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 148 Votes: 41.89% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 254 Votes: 46.46% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 159 Votes: 39.62% Annoying