" 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] .

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...

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group American Pie · Don McLean American Pie ℗ A Capitol Records Release; ℗ 1971 Capitol Records, LLC Released on: 1988-01-01 Producer: Ed Freeman Studio...

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American Pie - performed at the BBC in 1972. As Don McLean auctions off the original annotated lyric sheet to American Pie, we dug this live performance out ...

Feb 4, 2021 · It's now been 50 years since "American Pie" — all eight and a half cryptic minutes of it— took hold of the airwaves in 1971, and it's safe to say there's never been another song like it.

Dec 21, 2024 · Don McLean’s “American Pie” is a cultural touchstone, blending nostalgia, loss, and historical commentary in a way that resonates with listeners even decades after its release. This article explores the meaning behind “American Pie,” breaking down the lyrics and offering insights into the events and emotions that McLean wove into this ...

Jul 20, 2022 · Don McLean is letting everyone in on the meaning behind the lyrics of his hit song, American Pie. McLean wrote the iconic song—that has managed to transcend generations — back in 1971.

Jul 19, 2022 · Fifty years after Don McLean’s eight-and-a-half-minute epic reached No. 1 on the Billboard chart, “American Pie” remains one of the most popular songs in music.

Donald McLean III / m ə ˈ k l eɪ n / (born October 2, 1945) [1] is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, known to fans as the "American Troubadour" or "King of the Trail". [2] [3] He is best known for his 1971 hit "American Pie", an eight-and-a-half-minute folk rock song that has been referred to as a "cultural touchstone". [4]His other hit singles include "Vincent", "Dreidel ...