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Live video. "American Pie live performance on BBC, July 29, 1972" on YouTube. " 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 ...
- "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 they'd be
- 9 min
Feb 4, 2021 · Don McLean reveals the inspiration and meaning of his rock epic 'American Pie', which turned 50 in 2021. He talks about the volatile times, the music, the cover, and the legacy of the song.
- Dave Paulson
- Music Reporter
Jul 19, 2022 · Learn the secrets behind Don McLean's classic song American Pie, a masterpiece that eulogised the American dream and the death of rock 'n' roll. The documentary features interviews, archival footage and recreations of the song's creation and impact.
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