American Pie is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Don McLean, released by United Artists Records in October 1971. The folk rock album reached number one on the Billboard 200, containing the chart-topping singles "American Pie" and "Vincent".

American singer Madonna recorded a cover version of "American Pie" for the soundtrack of her film The Next Best Thing (2000). Her cover is much shorter than the original, containing only the beginning of the first verse and all of the second and sixth verses.

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.

McLean wrote the song from his memories of the event ("Dedicated to Buddy Holly" was printed on the back of the album cover).

Art & Music jukebox. The cover on which McLean looks at us with a raised thumb and American flag still appeals to the imagination. Read and listen.

Hans Hass Jr. originally released Bye Bye, Miss American Pie written by Anja Hauptmann and Don McLean and Hans Hass Jr. released it on the single American Pie Part 1 and 2 in 1972. It was covered by Klaus Beyer.

Apr 7, 2015 · Some suggest it refers to a John Lennon and Yoko Ono album cover. Another popular theory is the Miss America contest of 1968, external where feminist protesters had supposedly "burned their...

Dec 21, 2024 · 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 legendary track. Released in 1971 as the title track of his album American Pie, the song became an anthem for a generation. Its iconic line “The day the music died” captured a ...

Apr 8, 2015 · American Pie album cover. But today, with the $US1.2 million sale of the songwriter's original 1971 manuscript – complete with 16 pages of notes – fervent fans hoped the meaning of those cryptic words would became a little clearer… or more confusing depending how you slice that pie.

Dec 19, 2023 · After all, Dylan was wearing a James Dean jacket on one of his album covers. But who are the king and queen that the jester played for, though, with Dylan stealing the proverbial crown? While musically the king and queen could be Pete Seeger and Joan Baez, some have said it refers to the Kennedys, with John F. Kennedy’s assassin Lee Harvey ...