what is the song american pie about?

Answer 1

To be quite truthful, no one except Don McLean knows the true meaning, and he has said he will never tell. But there is lots of speculation, and most agree that it is about the death of Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens, who were all killed in a plane crash on February 3, 1959 . You can find a break down of each verse at http://www.fiftiesweb.com/amerpie-1.htm

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!



great karaoke song!!

Answer 3

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!

Answer 4

American pie was the name of the private plane that crashed killing the musician and performer buddy holly and a couple of other artists of that era.
the song was written as a tribute to those performers.
the song has in its time been performed and re recorded by several artists, don McLean (mac lain i forget the correct spelling) and Madonna to name just the two most famous version as far as i recall.

Answer 5

When Don McLean was asked "What does American Pie mean"? He replied : "It means I never need to work again".
It's actually a tribute to The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens as well as Buddy Holly.

Answer 6

The death of Buddy Holly.
American Pie was the name of the plane that crashed killing him.

Answer 7

Buddy Holly!
The plane he died with was called American Pie!

Answer 8

the unique music grew to alter into into via employing Don McLean. The day the music died is popular for this reason of actuality the day of the airplane crash which killed chum Holly, Richie Valens and "the extensive Bopper" J.P. Richardson who've been very time-commemorated artist on the time. Checkout that unique music, i'm efficient you will like it greater beneficial suited than Madonna's version.

Answer 9

It's about the world famous american pie making factory. Based in a small town called Levi, they had a drought and had to close...very sad story...

Answer 10

The death of Buddy Holly