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Don McLean offers duet with South Korean president who sang 'American Pie' to Biden

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CNN By Jessie Yeung, CNN American singer songwriter Don McLean joked on Thursday that he was planning to sing his iconic “American Pie” with the South Korean president, after the leader entertained US President Joe Biden with a karaoke rendition of the song.

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26 articles, oldest first.

  1. Washington Times

    South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sings ‘American Pie,’ providing the best dessert at W.H. dinner (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sang “American Pie” during state dinner festivities Wednesday at the White House, earning rave reviews from President Biden and a cheerful crowd.

  2. Insider

    South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol shocked Biden and a White House state dinner audience by performing 'American Pie' (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    After Yoon Suk Yeol sang a verse for the crowd, President Joe Biden presented him with a guitar signed by Don McLean.

  3. ABC 7 Chicago

    State dinner surprise: South Korean president sings 'American Pie' (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    After Yoon revealed that the American karaoke bar classic was his favorite song in school, President Joe Biden coaxed him into delivering a performance.

  4. The Week

  5. The Guardian

    South Korean president sings American Pie at state dinner with Biden (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Yoon Suk Yeol impresses US president with rendition of 70s hit before being presented with guitar signed by Don McLean

  6. Fox News

    WATCH: South Korean president brings the house down with cheers after singing American classic at State Dinner (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol delighted guests with "American Pie" performance Wednesday during the State Dinner at the White House.

  7. Breitbart News

    Watch: South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol Sings 'American Pie' at White House (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Conservative South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol surprised attendees at the White House state dinner with a rendition of "American Pie."

  8. NBC News

    South Korea’s Yoon sings ‘American Pie’ at White House state dinner (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    President Joe Biden led the acclaim for his counterpart’s musical abilities, telling him he had “no damn idea” he could sing.

  9. The New Republic

    OK, the South Korean President Singing “American Pie” at the White House Is Pretty Impressive (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    “I had no damn idea you could sing,” Biden said after the rendition.

  10. New York Post

    South Korean president gets standing ovation after singing ‘American Pie’ at WH state dinner (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stunned President Biden and guests at the White House state dinner on Wednesday with his rendition of Don McClean’s classic song, “American Pie.”

  11. KESQ Palm Springs

    Don McLean offers duet with South Korean president who sang 'American Pie' to Biden (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    CNN By Jessie Yeung, CNN American singer songwriter Don McLean joked on Thursday that he was planning to sing his iconic “American Pie” with the South Korean president, after the leader entertained US President Joe Biden with a karaoke rendition of the song.

  12. WMUR

    Don McLean offers duet with South Korean president who sang 'American Pie' to President Biden (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    "I intend to go over to South Korea next year and sing it with the president, so that's probably going to be another news story," Don McLean joked.

  13. People

    Don McLean Offers Duet with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Who Sang 'American Pie' to Biden (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    After a heartwarming performance of "American Pie" for President Joe Biden, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol just got a special invitation to sing the song again — sort of

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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