American Pie Rocktober
A cultural history of rock and roll, the lyrics of Don McLean's American Pie are the subject of much speculation and debate. I remember reading a long article in the newspaper that explained every reference. I bought the 45 -- the "A" side contained the first half of the song, and the song continued on the "B" side.
The song was released in 1972, when I was 12. I was fascinated with the lyrics, and memorized each verse.
The song was so long that radio DJ's joked about playing it when they needed to take a bathroom break.
I can still sing the whole thing from memory.
Robin,
ReplyDeleteI turned 11 in December 1972 but you know for the longest time I thought this song was out of the 80s because that's when I recall hearing it. I wonder why I don't recall it from my childhood? I read somewhere the song refers to Buddy Holly's death with the phrase, "The day music died". I'm not sure how accurate that is because I haven't looked into it. Have a rockin' good day, my friend and feel free to join me when you can to sample the mewsic of well known Hard Rockers from Pasadena! ;)
The original EBS Special!
ReplyDeleteYou’re not a fan, John?
ReplyDeleteYes, Cathy, the day the music died was February 3, 1959. Holly, Valens and the Big Bopper.
I was in college when this song came out in November of 1971. It became a hit so quickly I will say that I am just as fond of of Weird Al's "The Saga Begins", his "tribute" to American Pie. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI been told American Pie is longest rock song.
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Great tune! It used to be one of my favorites for quite some time, until it started getting too much airplay. No longer a favorite, but still a great tune!
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