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."

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

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!

@vickiross1025

3 ай бұрын

I love them both.

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.

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.

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

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!

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 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! :)

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!

what a great guy he is

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

@charlenegodbee1202

Жыл бұрын

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

what a beautiful soul and a great artist!

Thanks for this!! 💕😎

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

Nice one The greatest song ever written 🎶💕

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

Great song

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

4:22 I love this guy

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

So he doesn't break it down. But i do appreciate that is as American as Apple pie

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

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

...wait, the movie *_wasn't_* based on the song?

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

Terrible, terrible!!!!!!

Go don go buddy