Don McLean Explains The Story Of How He Wrote The Song 'American Pie'
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2022
- 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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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."
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.
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
I do love 'American Pie', but my favorite Don McLean song is the beautiful and hauntingly introspective "Starry Night". Thanks Don!
I love them both.
An epic song..an american icon like apple pie, chevrolet, 4 th of july fireworks..glad don is still with us..🇺🇲
I still have it on 45!!
That interview was good.
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.
What a humble man he is. Totally genuine and his talent will breed thousands more talents for other artists.
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.
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! :)
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 ❤️
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.
Such a humble man/ Artist.
Thank you Sir for the memories that should NEVER be forgotten 😢. PEACE!
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
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.!
It was a great surprise to find out he is friends with Weird Al, I love them both!
I would like an album of his songs on just the music you know playing the guitar. I pray he never does drugs.
Thanks for this!!
💕😎
what a great guy he is
I remember hearing it for the first time, about half a century ago.
what a beautiful soul and a great artist!
"When you are famous you do not earn friendship, everybody wants to be your friend."
I believe Mr Mclean addressed that certain predicament in his interview. He was spot on correct with his answer.
Nice one
The greatest song ever written 🎶💕
Great song
There are college level classes that do nothing but direct the meanings of the lyrics and the symbolism it represents.
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
4:22 I love this guy
Close your eyes here him Speak, or sing. You will hear a younger Don McLean
And it's not even the best song he wrote. That would be VIncent.
So he doesn't break it down. But i do appreciate that is as American as Apple pie
Well hey ..there Don McLean. Are you thinking @ it 😮 I mean what it the middle East!!!
I know The Day The Music Died
This video sadely tells very little about the lyrics meanings
윤석열 대통령이 여기로 보냈어요..분석 들어갑니다. President Yoon brought me here...Now I analyse the song.
...wait, the movie *_wasn't_* based on the song?
Terrible, terrible!!!!!!
Go don go buddy