Which song did McLean sing as a rendition of Roy Orbison's original?
"Crying"
"Only the Lonely"
"Oh, Pretty Woman"
"Running Scared"
Answer
"Crying" was written by Roy Orbison and Bill Dees, and released in 1961. The song was a hit for Orbison, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 1965, Don McLean covered the song, and his version also became a hit, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. McLean's version of the song is considered one of his signature songs.
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