Taylor Swift is nothing but graceful. The Grammy winner gifted Don McLean a gorgeous bouquet of flowers and sweet note after her hit ‘All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)” beat “American Pie” as the longest song to hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.
“What a class act! Thank you Taylor Swift for the flowers and note,” wrote McLean, 76, with a photo of him posing with the gift on Instagram.
“American Pie,” was released in 1971 and hit No. 1, and runs 8 minutes and 42 seconds long. “All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)” clocks in at 10 minutes and 13 seconds.
McLean previously congratulated Swift for her accomplishment in a statement on his website. “There is something to be said for a great song that has staying power,” he wrote.
“‘American Pie’ remained on the top for 50 years and now Taylor Swift has unseated such a historic piece of artistry,” he continued. “Let’s face it, nobody ever wants to lose that No. 1 spot, but if I had to lose it to somebody, I sure am glad it was another great singer/songwriter such as Taylor.”
