Very FEW will argue this is without a doubt one of the Greatest Masterpieces Ever Written...

I forgot how good looking Don McLean was back in the day. What a songwriter.

It's incredible how Don MacLean's charm had such a pivotal role in the creation of "killing me softly" another classic success piece

"American Pie" is not on many Top 10 lists. But it should be. "American Pie" is without a doubt one of the best popular music songs ever written.

Number one hit on the 1050 CHUM hit chart in Toronto, ON Canada, 1972. I rushed out to Sam the Record Man to get it on a 45 rpm. Still have it to this day!!

Omg, my jr high school anthem...the best poem written in this era

I was a teen when McLean helped us grow up with this song. Still gets it done.

To me this song is so perfect that i feel like It's me up there singing from my heart... the only song I can compare this masterpiece to is Billy Joel Piano Man. I love that era even tho I was born decades later, I feel blessed that i can enjoy them still.

cuando nació el regeton murió la música, para algunos claro, esto es arte, música de verdad, piel de gallina

63yrs ago today, 3 Feb, The Music Died. RIP Buddy Holly, Jiles Perry Richardson Jr (Big Bopper), and Ritchie Valens . Forever sadly missed. ❤❤❤

An absolute work of art. I lived through that time and until the day I die will always enjoy that masterpiece. A piece of genius.

My favorite.artist! Vincent,winterwood,empty chairs,castles in the air and many more. Love them all!

This brings me back to the first time I've heard this, on a sunny spring morning in '72, waking up in my tiny apartment on New Haven's Orange Street: mesmerised by an epic song playing on my radio...

An amazing American classic! I remember the first time I heard this song, my dad explained to me what the song meant. It was unbelievable. Whenever my friend and I go up to an amusement park not too far from where we live, I always sing this song for some reason when we’re on the roller coasters. It’s like the perfect song to sing when you’re going 70 mph doing turns and loops

Touching song brings tears about my dad playing this exact video on V.H.S❤

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Supeeer ! Thanks ! Great version. McLean at his best. Thanks for sharing He is a genius Remember this song well and what it represented. Love it. He is a genius

How I remember this song so well. I loved it and I loved singing along with it. Or, at least trying to. Great song.

Atemporal!

Supeeer ! Thanks ! He is a genius He is a genius Love Supeeer ! Thanks ! He is a genius El día que murió la Música 🎵

One of the best sonfs ever ...great drummer on this version!

Great version. McLean at his best. Thanks for sharing

This is timeless for generations

Remember this song well and what it represented. Love it.

I used to work karaoke for an entertainment company. The two songs that the most tone deaf people always wanted to sing were Bohemian Rhapsody and American Pie. I still suffer post traumatic stress from those days. It was hell!

Classic good old music ,today's kids missed loads

Thats my guitar tech on Bass Dave Wintour legend

This is what we call a real live

He is a genius

Today is the anniversary of the fatal accident. February 3, 1959, The day the music died Rock 'n' roll star Buddy Holly, 22, perishes along with fellow hit-makers Richie Valens, J.P. 'The Big Bopper' Richardson, and their pilot, when their Beechcraft plane goes down in a storm shortly after takeoff, it's found near Clear Lake, Iowa. The event later became known as "The Day the Music Died", after singer-songwriter Don McLean referred to it as such in his 1971 song "American Pie".

Absolutely beautiful. ❤❤❤

Greats song ever written

I love this song!!!!!

I wish I was born in his era, musics today are all about profanity.

Amazing song 😅

The piano is essential.

Completely timeless beauty

Got to be in the best ever classic songs of ever !

Inspiração dos deuses... Minha paixão musical ❤❤❤

My favourite song ever my daughter knows it word by word l played it too much

Beautiful song! Thank you for sharing

Don McLean - American Pie / Дон Маклин - Американский пирог Как и многие американские фолксингеры (некий аналог наших бардов), Дон Маклин вряд ли снискает у нас массовую популярность. Несмотря даже на то, что мелодии его песен довольно красивые (многие, наверное, знают композицию Маклина «And I Love You So» в версии Пери Комо), основная изюминка заключена в проникновенной лирике, оценить которую способны лишь носители языка. Однако даже для носителей тексты Маклина порой представляют хитроумную загадку. Ярчайший пример этого - самая знаменитая композиция певца под названием «American Pie». Уже одно название изрядно путает нашего слушателя, ибо переводить его дословно, как «Американский пирог», нельзя. Судя по всему, это ласковое обращение к девушке (вроде нашего «конфетка»). Что уж говорить о прочем тексте - глобальном полотне, где Маклин пропустил через призму своего восприятия две эпохи - Америку 1950-х и Америку 1960-х. Дон МакЛин: «По некоторым причинам я захотел написать большую песню об Америке и политике, но сделать это по-другому (т.е. не прямолинейно )». Дон Маклин - Американский пирог Давным-давно Я все еще помню Как та музыка заставляла меня улыбаться И я знаю, если б на то была моя воля Я бы сумел заставить людей танцевать, И, быть может, они были бы счастливы хоть на минуту Но февраль принес горе С каждой газетой, что я получал. Плохие новости на пороге, И я не могу сделать ни шагу. Я не помню, плакал ли я Когда читал о той овдовевшей невесте. Но что-то случилось внутри меня, В день, когда музыка умерла. Так что прощай, мисс Американская Девочка Я приехал на своем шэви к набережной, но она была пуста. И те старые-добрые ребята пили виски и водку, Распевая: «То будет день, когда я умру. То будет день, когда я умру». Написал ли ты книгу о любви, И верил ли ты в Господа на небесах, Как говорит тебе Библия? Верил ли ты в рок-н-ролл, И что музыка может спасти твою смертную душу, И разве ты можешь научить меня медленным танцам? Да, я знаю, что ты влюблена в него Ведь я видел как вы танцуете в спортзале Вы оба сняли обувь Дружище, я ведь врубаюсь в этот ритм-н-блюз! Я был одиноким влюбленным тинэйджером, С розовой гвоздикой и грузовичком пикапом. Но я знаю, мне не повезло, В тот день, когда музыка умерла И я начал петь: «Прощай, мисс Американская девочка» Я приехал на своем шэви к набережной, но река высохла. И те старые друзья пили виски и водку, Распевая: «То будет день, когда я умру. То будет день, когда я умру». И вот десять лет мы были одни, И катящийся камень порос мхом, Все уже не так, как было раньше. Когда шут пел для короля и королевы, Одетый в пальто, какое носил Джеймс Дин, И тогда голос заговорил во мне и в тебе. О, и когда король отвернулся, Шут украл его терновый венец. Заседание было закрыто И вердикт не был вынесен. И пока Леннон читал Маркса, Его квартет играл в парке И они пели панихиду в темноте: День, когда музыка умерла. И они пели: «Прощай, мисс Американская девочка» Я приехал на своем шэви к набережной, Но она была пуста. И те старые друзья пили виски и водку, Распевая: «То будет день, когда я умру. То будет день, когда я умру». Суматоха в летней духоте, Птицы улетели из сломанной клетки. Высота восемь миль, и падать - так высоко. И против правил приземлились в траве, И игроки попытались сделать прямой ход, С шутом, что выбыл с дистанции. Сейчас полуденный воздух наполнил сладкий парфюм, Пока сержанты играют марш. Мы все собрались на танец, Но у нас нет никакого шанса! Ибо игроки попытались занять поле, Но оркестр с маршем отказался уйти. Помнишь ли ты, что все это стало ясно, В тот день когда музыка умерла? Мы стали петь: «Прощай, мисс Американская девочка» Я приехал на своем шэви к набережной, но она была пуста. И те старые-добрые ребята пили виски и водку, Распевая: «То будет день, когда я умру. То будет день, когда я умру». О, и так мы все оказались в одном месте - Поколение, потерянное в пространстве. И у нас нет времени, чтобы начать все сначала. Так что Джек - будь проворен и будь быстр, Джек Флэш занял себе подсвечник, Ведь огонь - единственный друг дьявола. И я смотрел на него, когда он был на сцене, И мои руки яростно сжались в кулаки. В аду не рождается ангелов, Способных разрушить заклинание сатаны. И языки пламени взметнулись высоко в ночь Осветить ритуал жертвоприношения, Я видел, что сатана радостно улыбается. День, когда музыка умерла. Он пел: «Прощай, мисс Американская девочка» Я приехал на своем шэви к набережной, но она была пуста. И те старые друзья пили виски и водку, Распевая: «То будет день, когда я умру. То будет день, когда я умру». Я встретил девушку, поющую блюз, И спросил ее о хороших новостях, Но она лишь улыбнулась и ушла. Я спустился в магазин в священный отдел, Где раньше я бы всегда услышал музыку, Но продавец сказал, что музыки больше не будет. А на улицах: дети кричат, Влюбленные плачут, а поэты спят. И никто не произносит ни слова, Все колокола в церкви сломаны. И те трое, кеми я восхищался более всех: Отец, Сын и Святой Дух, Заскочили в последний поезд, идущий на побережье День, когда музыка умерла. И они все пели: «Прощай-прощай, мисс Американская девочка», Я приехал на своем шэви к набережной, но она была пуста. И те старые-добрые ребята пили виски и водку, Распевая: «То будет день, когда я умру. То будет день, когда я умру».

Just fantastic!

My favourite version of this song

thank you very much.

This is really music.

Lindo contenido de esta canción. Dice puras verdades de lo sucedido en el mundo y en la historia de la música,

Incredible

El día que murió la Música 🎵 He is a genius He is a genius Love He is a genius

"You sing the chorus with me, alright? Loud and clear..." 2021...BYE, BYE MISS AMERICAN PIE, DROVE MY CHEVY TO THE LEVEE, BUT THE LEVEE WAS DRY..!

He does triplets with his voice that are really unique and pleasant.

Che bravoooo!!!!! ❤

Gorgeous.

Epic song 🎵

I love this song, and i will make sure my descendants familiar with this things

Thanks!

Just Very good ! 👍😜

Love 💕 it Don McLean what a cutie

Does anyone think Nate Ruess' vocal sound like Don Mclean. Especially in this song

You could buy this classic on a 45 but you would have to turn it over to hear the whole song....to funny.....smile

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 happy for a while But February made me shiver With every paper I'd deliver Bad news on the doorstep I couldn't take one more step I can't remember if I cried When I read about his widowed bride But something touched me deep inside The day the music died So bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry And them good old boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye Singin' "This'll be the day that I die This'll be the day that I die" Did you write the book of love, and do you have faith in God above If the Bible tells you so? Now do you believe in rock and roll, can music save your mortal soul And can you teach me how to dance real slow? Well, I know that you're in love with him 'Cause I saw you dancin' in the gym You both kicked off your shoes Man, I dig those rhythm and blues I was a lonely teenage broncin' buck With a pink carnation and a pickup truck But I knew I was out of luck The day the music died I started singin' bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry Them good old boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye And singin' "This'll be the day that I die This'll be the day that I die" Now for ten years we've been on our own, and moss grows fat on a rollin' stone But that's not how it used to be When the jester sang for the king and queen in a coat he borrowed from James Dean And a voice that came from you and me Oh, and while the king was looking down The jester stole his thorny crown The courtroom was adjourned No verdict was returned And while Lenin read a book on Marx A quartet practiced in the park And we sang dirges in the dark The day the music died We were singin' bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry Them good old boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye Singin' "This'll be the day that I die This'll be the day that I die" Helter skelter in a summer swelter, the birds flew off with a fallout shelter Eight miles high and falling fast It landed foul on the grass, the players tried for a forward pass With the jester on the sidelines in a cast Now the halftime air was sweet perfume While the sergeants played a marching tune We all got up to dance Oh, but we never got the chance 'Cause the players tried to take the field The marching band refused to yield Do you recall what was revealed The day the music died? We started singin' bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry Them good old boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye And singin' "This'll be the day that I die This'll be the day that I die" Oh, and there we were all in one place, a generation lost in space With no time left to start again So come on, Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack Flash sat on a candlestick 'Cause fire is the devil's only friend Oh, and as I watched him on the stage My hands were clenched in fists of rage No angel born in Hell Could break that Satan's spell And as the flames climbed high into the night To light the sacrificial rite I saw Satan laughing with delight The day the music died I started singin' it Singin' bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry Them good old boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye And singin' "This'll be the day that I die This'll be the day that I die" I met a girl who sang the blues, and I asked her for some happy news But she just smiled and turned away I went down to the sacred store where I'd heard the music years before But the man there said the music wouldn't play And in the streets, the children screamed The lovers cried, and the poets dreamed But not a word was spoken The church bells all were broken And the three men I admire most The Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost They caught the last train for the coast The day the music died And they were singin' bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry And them good old boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye Singin' "This'll be the day that I die This'll be the day that I die" They were singin' bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry

I actually sing it haha❤I really love this song😍

His BBC performance was more natural, mesmerizing. Always great though!!

This song debuted nationally in 1971 or 72 on PBS on a show called The Great American Dream Machine. My friends and I were lucky enough to see it. Does anybody have a copy of that broadcast and could you please post it? Would love to relive a few minutes of my youth.

A monumental classic! Always will love tis one! And how does he write words like that?

Gorgeous one must let this wash over them no explanation

Loooooooooove❤️👏👏👏👏

I always wonder if there is a hidden meaning in the lyrics of a song. According to ChatGPT4, "American Pie," a song by Don McLean, released in 1971, is a complex and richly allusive narrative that spans the history of rock and roll from the late 1950s through the late 1960s. The song is often interpreted as a lament over the changes in the cultural and musical landscape of America during that period, particularly the loss of innocence and the end of the early rock and roll era. The opening lines, "A long, long time ago...I can still remember how that music used to make me smile," set the tone for a nostalgic look back at the music of McLean's youth. The song famously begins with a tribute to Buddy Holly ("the day the music died"), referring to the plane crash on February 3, 1959, that killed Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson. This event is used as a metaphor for the loss of innocence and the beginning of a more complex and turbulent era in American music and society. Throughout "American Pie," McLean weaves together a tapestry of cultural references, including mentions of Elvis Presley ("the king"), Bob Dylan ("the jester"), and The Beatles ("the quartet"), among others. These references serve to chart the evolution of rock music and its impact on society. The song reflects on the societal upheavals of the 1960s, including the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and the cultural revolution. The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "Bye, bye, Miss American Pie," uses the metaphor of a lost love to express a sense of longing for a simpler, more innocent time in American music and culture. The "Chevy to the levee" line is often interpreted as an embodiment of American nostalgia and the idealization of the past. The song's structure, with its repetitive chorus and verses packed with historical and cultural references, mirrors the cyclic nature of music and history, suggesting a continuity and recurring themes across generations. "American Pie" has been subject to extensive analysis and interpretation since its release. McLean himself has been somewhat reticent about providing a definitive explanation of the lyrics, often suggesting that the song is meant to be experienced and interpreted personally by each listener. This ambiguity has contributed to the song's enduring popularity and its status as a cultural and musical milestone, inviting listeners to reflect on the changes in American culture and the power of music as a form of social commentary.

I mean it's so powerful the three men I admire most the father son and holy ghost. WTF happened to music.

Thank you for uploading this your awesome!!!

Só ele para saber tudo oque isso significa. Maravilhoso.

Very uncool to have an advertisement pop up in the middle of this or any song.

Supeeer ! Thanks !

Supeeer ! Thanks ! Great version. McLean at his best. Thanks for sharing He is a genius

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing this! Great to hear! Makes you realize just what a travesty Madonna's version was! This makes you feel good and proud where Madonna is just an embarrassment!!

Remind me of my dad.

Number 1 value song for the dukebox .length of music for the money.

Supeeer ! Thanks ! Great version. McLean at his best. Thanks for sharing He is a genius Thank you for uploading this your awesome!!! Supeeer ! Thanks !

El día que murió la Música 🎵

How how do people remember scripts and songs as long as this one I cant remember the first two lines I Wright when trying to write a song

Great lyrics and music. Cannot believe it is over 8 minutes long. It is inrigting to know that no other artist tried singing the song in its entirety. Glen Campbell's "Gentle On My Mind" is about 1/2 the time.

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Я думаю, это исполнение лучше чем у Мадонны...

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Does anyone know his strumming pattern for the chords and verses ?

February 3rd again

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Bye bye mr American pie the day the music died did you write the book of love saw you at the gym don McLean now that's what I call music 70s great song love don McLean's music and him madonna sung it as well message me if you like the song anyone please thank you

Who’s here after watching Black Widow?? 👩🏻‍🦰

TERRIBLE mistake, cutting off the first few seconds.

Before Josh Groban, There was Don McLean

65 years ago 3rd Feb the music died

Why is everyone saying he is a genius? And what is Supeer?

Today's state of mediocrity produced artists whose real worth is no where near Don Mclean's.

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shawn mendes and camila cabello

I’ll Honestly Love You So Much More Lizette Lurente De Guzman In Imus City Cavite 4103 Philippines. I’ll Mean It, I’m For Real I’m Not Gay I’m Not Homosexual I’m Not Stupid I’m Too Much More Sensitive I’m Too Much More Genius I’m Too Much More Manly And I’m Not A Stalker Sir And Madam: Please Kindly Let’s This Monogamous Relationship With Lizette Lurente De Guzman Will Work On. Right Now. Please Please Please Please. I’m A Pure Ilocano From Bangued, Abra Region 1/Cordillera Administrative Region Philippines. That’s Real. And This Is Not An Harrassment Sir And Madam: Thank You So Much More Don McLean

Interesting how the folks clapped lamely