The singer has always left the lyrics of his hit American Pie up to interpretation ...

While Don McLean's 1971 hit "American Pie" may have been inspired by a tragedy, it's usually viewed as a celebratory or patriotic song, played during the Fourth of July, weddings, and funerals. "My ...

In 1971, a song was released that would go on to top the charts for an impressive four weeks and become a hallmark of the era’s music. Decades later, that track, Don McLean’s “American Pie,” would be ...

When Don McLean released “American Pie” in 1971, he left listeners with a wealth of potential lyrical analysis. The sprawling, over-eight-minute song incorporated quintessentially American imagery ...

Fifty-five years ago today, Don McLean released the album that shot him to mainstream success and produced his biggest career hit.

For the last seven or so decades, American artists have made a significant impact in the world of rock and roll. For instance, the publication Collider recently spotlighted some of the most acclaimed ...

(2911) Fifty‑five years after its release, Don McLean's "American Pie" remains one of the most enduring anthems in American music - a sweeping, eight‑minute epic that captured a nation in transition ...

"American Pie" singer Don McLean isn’t too impressed with modern songwriters. On the red carpet at the MovieGuide Awards, the musician told Fox News Digital the biggest change he’s seen over his ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Setlists will span the full breadth of McLean's catalogue, featuring early favourites such as Castles In The Air and And I Love ...