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"American Pie" is a song by American singer and songwriter Don McLean. Recorded and released in 1971 on the album of the same name , the single was the number-one US hit for four weeks in 1972 starting January 15 [2] after just eight weeks on the US Billboard charts (where it entered at number 69). [3]
- "Empty Chairs" (promo), "American Pie part 2" (first release)
- October 1971 (original), November 1991 (re-release)
- May 26, 1971
- Folk rock
American Pie Lyrics: A long, long time ago / I can still remember how that music / Used to make me smile / And I knew if I had my chance / That I could make those people dance / And maybe...
- 9 min
Jul 19, 2022 · Learn the story behind the classic song that eulogised the American dream and the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly and others. The documentary features interviews, archival footage and insights from McLean and other musicians.
Jul 11, 2019 · Learn how Don McLean wrote American Pie, a song that reflects his personal and national history from the 1950s to the 1960s. Discover the influences of Buddy Holly, the Kennedy assassination, and the Vietnam War on his lyrics and music.
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