Boxer Tyson Fury, at present the heavyweight champion of the world, joins singer-songwriter Don MacLean on a remake of the rocker’s traditional tune “American Pie.”
Fury, identified to followers because the Gypsy King, has displayed admiration for the tune previously. In 2019 he sang the tune 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 group with a rendition of “American Pie.”
“He did very effectively,” McLean stated to TMZ on the time after seeing footage of the efficiency. “I’d say he is the primary bar room singer. Glorious job!”
McLean additionally famous how excited it made him to see the group singing alongside to the traditional tune. “The factor that knocked me out was that everyone, all of the previous people, younger people, all people knew all of the phrases,” the rocker admitted. “Type 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 observe. The rendition options McLean dealing with the vast majority of the vocal duties, however in direction of the tip Fury joins in on the enduring “American Pie” refrain. The accompanying video (see beneath) chronicles Fury’s rise in fame, fall from grace and subsequent boxing comeback.
Fury is ready to defend his title in opposition to 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.”
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