In Don MacLean's "Bye Bye Miss American Pie" what was he singing about?

Answer 1

The Big Bopper / Buddy Holly/ Richie Valens plane crash.

Answer 2

Initially inspired by his memories of the death of Buddy Holly in 1959, ‘American Pie’ is autobiographical and presents an abstract story of Don McLean’s life from the mid 1950s until when he wrote the song in the late 1960s. It is almost entirely symbolised by the evolution of popular music over these years and represents a change from the lightness of the 1950s to the darkness of the late 1960s. This is also very symbolic of changing America during this era. In Don’s life the transition from light (the innocence of childhood) to the darker realities of adulthood probably started with the death of Buddy Holly and culminated with the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963 and the start of a more difficult time for America. In this 4 year period, Don moved from a fairly idyllic childhood existence, through the shock and subsequent harsh realities of his father’s death in 1961, to his decision in 1963 to quit Villanova University to pursue his dream and become a professional singer.

For 30 years the lyrics of American Pie have been subject to intense scrutiny as people search for the song's real meaning. Analysis continues today on the Internet and in newspapers and magazines worldwide. All interpretations start on the premise that Don McLean never talks about the song and has never provided insight into the meaning of the lyrics. In fact, Don McLean has spent 30 years doing little else but talk about American Pie!

In the 'Downloads' section of the main site, under 'Direct from Don McLean' you will find two interesting interviews with Don McLean concerned with American Pie.

Answer 3

He was singing about the plane crash that took the lives of Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Richie Valens

Answer 4

It was about the plane crash that Killed Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper and Buddy Holly

Answer 5

American Pie became into orignated by way of Don McLean. it is now being redone by way of countless artists, exceptionally the worst in my opinion is Madonna. weird and wonderful Al additionally did a remake called the SAGA starts off. that version is approximately Anakin SkyWalker.

Answer 6

ultimatley the song is about the fateful plane crash that ended the young promising lives of buddy holly,the big bopper and richie valens

Answer 7

The plane crash that killed several of the most famed artists of his era, including Big Bopper and few others.

Answer 8

He was initially drunk when he wrote the song, and though it refernces classic rock-n-roll from the fifties it's not necessarilly about it. It's up to the listener. Most people just generalize the meaning to be about Buddy Holly and classic fifties rock.

Answer 9

The death of Buddy Holly

Answer 10

Not exactly sure but believe it was his Senior-prom. Its a classic
& a dandy also 7 minutes long.