Don McLean Explains The Story Of How He Wrote The Song 'American Pie'

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For decades, the meaning of Don McLean's 'American Pie' has kept generations mystified. Lisa sat down with Don, who explained how the song came to be.
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@billwalker7556 Год назад

Most people who were around in the 50's and 60's understand the symbolism of the lyrics of this masterpiece. However, McLean left it up to individual interpretation to most people. It's meaning and the lyrics are somewhat vague but others are obvious. It's actually a tribute to many artists and events. Brilliantly written. It's also a great sing along at his concerts and bars.

@tabitharagan6646 8 месяцев назад

Thank you mr.Mclean for keeping the music alive...when you are called up to the stars know you will be missed and never forgotten

@henrikrdstherchristie9553 Год назад

And it's not even the best song he wrote. That would be VIncent.

@tomq5180 4 месяца назад

An epic song..an american icon like apple pie, chevrolet, 4 th of july fireworks..glad don is still with us..🇺🇲

@kculbert7789 Год назад

He seems like a great guy. It's always incredible to see the human side of people who appear larger than life because of their talents or their accomplishments. He's just a regular guy...who probably has some great stories. Thanks, Don, for the music.

@davidmoody3505 Год назад

I do love 'American Pie', but my favorite Don McLean song is the beautiful and hauntingly introspective "Starry Night". Thanks Don!

@vickiross1025 6 месяцев назад

I love them both.

@johnidstrom8980 7 месяцев назад

I love that he has always resisted telling his fans what the lyrics mean. There was one interview he gave where he said "you want to know what the lyrics mean? OK, I will tell you. They mean I have never had to work a day job in my life."

@TXDude 2 месяца назад

I remember that.

@availethbajoran2663 Месяц назад

I don't "love that" about him. I think what he's avoiding saying is that the song is basically rather meaningless nonsense, just some great phrases strung together than sounded good the way a piece of candy tastes in your mouth but you don't know what flavor it is. I think he's kind of a fraud about this song, and he can't/won't talk about the lyrics because he really has nothing to say about them.

@kangirigungi Месяц назад

@@availethbajoran2663 There are some obvious references to Elvis, The Beatles, and whatever else I didn't catch. Apart from that, it's poetry and poetry doesn't need to have a definite meaning. Its primary purpose is to evoke feelings, and this song captures the feelings he has for the America of his time.

@gogoyubari366 Год назад

That interview was good.

@nireeburr 2 года назад

Music that I had as a baby .. Dad would play his guitar & sing all these songs to me .. while I was in a bouncer..✌🏼🕊🪶 some how these songs just roll out .. words of songs never forgotten . Gr8 ❤️

@michaelw3809 Месяц назад

The music died in 1959 when the plane carrying Ritchie Valens and buddy holly crashed killing all aboard

@dbelex Год назад

I still have it on 45!!

@josephconsoli4128 2 года назад

I just so happen to go to the Tin and Lint Bar in Saratoga Springs, NY, with an old friend and as we were sitting in a random booth noticed a small brass plaque on the wall commemorating the writing of the song right there. We asked the bartender and were told the whole story. It stirred up conversation for sure! :)

@charlenegodbee1202 Год назад

Such a humble man/ Artist. Thank you Sir for the memories that should NEVER be forgotten 😢. PEACE!

@billwalker7556 Год назад

There are college level classes that do nothing but direct the meanings of the lyrics and the symbolism it represents.

@OmegaVideoGameGod 8 месяцев назад

I always was fascinated how Don wrote this song you can read the story word for word and just see how it started to build into the future it would change Don’s and many others’ lives.

@ivanbarbot5036 5 месяцев назад

It was a great surprise to find out he is friends with Weird Al, I love them both!

@tranquilize2277 Год назад

Close your eyes here him Speak, or sing. You will hear a younger Don McLean

@ClydeElliott-yh4vn 7 месяцев назад

Well hey ..there Don McLean. Are you thinking @ it 😮 I mean what it the middle East!!!

@MegaPaulywally 7 месяцев назад

What a humble man he is. Totally genuine and his talent will breed thousands more talents for other artists.

@mediamannaman 7 месяцев назад

I was 15 when American Pie was released and I liked it a lot, but Vincent was my favorite song from that album. It just touched me in a deeper, more emotional way.

@cheriem432 12 дней назад

I was 17. It touched me too.

@BoredMonkey-xj7qt Месяц назад

And what did he mean by “Good Vibrations”??? He could have meant any of the wonderful songs! This man speaks timelessly.

@johnbernstein3916 Месяц назад

It's my favorite song. i know all six verses by heart. It's not suited to my voice, so I don't preform it. I can't do it justice.

@paullockyer7905 8 дней назад

Love his humility and ability to laugh at himself. How refreshing.

@sistershane100 8 месяцев назад

A great-and very special tribute song-and i can imagine Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Richie Valens-all looking down and smiling-with thumbs up to Don.!

@irfan_yusuf_shaikh 2 года назад

"When you are famous you do not earn friendship, everybody wants to be your friend."

@charlenegodbee1202 Год назад

I believe Mr Mclean addressed that certain predicament in his interview. He was spot on correct with his answer.

@alisontunny9362 Месяц назад

Definitely the best song ever written of pop music!

@5alitavakoli Год назад

what a beautiful soul and a great artist!

@larrymclarnon-pd8xf 9 месяцев назад

I remember hearing it for the first time, about half a century ago.

@robinwilliamsdouble5009 19 дней назад

Where would the world be without American culture

@alabhaois 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for this!! 💕😎

@patodwyer721 8 месяцев назад

Nice one The greatest song ever written 🎶💕

@DN-kz7xl Месяц назад

Interesting shoes she is wearing. Like it.

@foylebutler8952 Месяц назад

I was around when this song first came out . Now my 7 and 11 yr old grand daughters love this song . Swifties rock. lol

@daviekuklatv 2 месяца назад

I love how Don is just regular old Don, ordinary person, and he does not mind at all what people think of him or who covers it either. Nice to see someone normal and ordinary in that disease ridden holly-wierd world of entertainment

@maverickdoesgaming1847 11 месяцев назад

what a great guy he is

@eyeonart6865 3 месяца назад

Mr.Mclean is looking better and better. Always do what makes you happy, not what others want one to do. I use to love country music untill I started listening to the words. Most depressing music, most of the time, crying in the beer music. I want to feel better not worse. Your music has truth and so much more. TY

@eyeonart6865 3 месяца назад

I would like an album of his songs on just the music you know playing the guitar. I pray he never does drugs.

@BraceUp Год назад

윤석열 대통령이 여기로 보냈어요..분석 들어갑니다. President Yoon brought me here...Now I analyse the song.

@ColetteRobin19662 Год назад

I know The Day The Music Died

@TheMasterVideoPro Год назад

This song is for me the warmer when I'm playing my drumset. It has been my favorite song for years. Great to know the history behind the creation of the song. God bless your life and family Don McLean