Don McLean - American Pie (Lyric Video) Reaction

[@robertanderson6494]

“It means I don’t ever have to work a day again for the rest of my life” - Don McLean The best answer ever as to the meaning of a song.

[@71chevy0330]

A very sad song. The repeated phrase "the day the music died" refers to a plane crash in 1959 that killed early rock and roll stars Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens, ending the era of early rock and roll; this became the popular nickname for that crash

[@shoknifeman2mikado135]

It suprises me that no one mentioned that the chorus line "This'll be the day when I die" was a paraphrase of Buddy Holly's biggest hit "That'll be the day" (You should review that one, Duane) ... PS Richie Valens was 17 and unmarried when he died, the "Widowed Bride" was Maria Elena Holly... Don McClean was a paperboy and found out about his idol's death, while doing deliveries; as mentioned in the line "But February made me shiver, with every paper I deliver"

[@Indigo_moon]

This song is about the death of Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, and the Big Bopper in a plane crash. Don did a remake of this song with Home Free. The a cappella band that you just reacted to their cover of "Listen to the Music". In the video they used old film footage from his childhood.

[@elmarwinkler6335]

Duane, the explanation of this song by Mr.McLean lasts around 40 minutes, so just a few pointers. In February 23rd 1959 a plane crash killed 3 of the most cherished musicians of that time. Mr. Ricky Valance, The Big Bopper and unforgettable Buddy Holly. The day the music died. The jester is Mr. Bob Dylan, the girl who sang the blues was Janice Choplin The Quartet in the park were the Beatles. This song is more or less a history lesson. The marching bands symbolize the Vietnam War, and so on. I was born in 1959, so I lived through this era. I am sorry to say, the world didn´t get better. The other famous song of Mr. McLean is "Vincent" about Dutch painter Vincent VanGogh, a genius born long before his time. Duane before listening to Mr. McLean´s song, look up some pictures of Master VanGogh, so you can understand what Mr. McLean sings about. You, my friend be safe and sound. Elmar from Germany

[@kerrycronin256]

Not trying to change anything you said but it is Janis Joplin. Just a note.

[@elmarwinkler6335]

@@kerrycronin256 Me and my English, sorry man, not my native language. Have a nice weekend.

[@kerrycronin256]

you as well.@@elmarwinkler6335

[@doomhunter697]

There is a version of Vincent on KZbin that shows the paintings as he sings. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pamrn4WcnamgqM0

[@robbob5302]

VanGogh died believing himself a failure. Having sold only one painting in all his life. For pennies. He had no way of knowing he would be renowned as of of the greatest painters of all time.

[@ellesee7079]

An 8 minute 30 second history lesson, and like you, most people only know the chorus! Glad you listened to it in full. Great reaction Duane 🤗

[@rhondahammons35]

This song is a deep masterpiece that covers many events. A lot to unpack in this song. 💕Great sing along!!

[@gerardadegroof]

Great song i lve it

[@Annakaydyct]

Understanding the references brings tears 😢

[@matthawkins8880]

I don't think that Don Mclean came up with the phrase "The day the music died." I believe I read a long time ago it was a newspaper writer in Cleveland who said it, but I haven't been able to verify that. But Don McClean has been asked a thousand times what the song means. He has one answer, "It means I never have to work again."

[@dylans2376]

Best song ever written once you understand the lyrics

[@shark5919]

A Beech _Bonanza, N 3794N, crashed at night· approximately 5 Miles northwest of the Mason City Municipal Airport, Mason City, Iowa, at approximately 0100, February 3,19S9. The pilot and three passengers were killed and the aircraft was demolished.The aircraft was observed to take o!f toward the south in a normal manner, turn and climb to an estimated altitude of 800 feet, and then head in a northwesterly direction. When approximately 5 miles had been traversed, the tail light of the aircraft was seen to descend gradually until it disappeared from sight. Following this, many unsuccessful attempts were made to contact the aircraft by radio. The wreckage was found in a field later that morning.

[@sorayah7080]

It's one of those song's no one knows untill the chorus starts and everyone sing's along.. I love this song but that line, "the day the music died" makes me tear up.. Still,, hasn't stopped me coming back and watching for a second time :) Your reactions are great, enjoying the variety.

[@emerald1805]

Covers a history of rock n’roll from the day the plane crashed in 1959 to the later historic events regarding Elvis, Dylan, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Vietnam War…etc. But, McLean never fully explained the meanings of everything.

[@Night_Parade]

Stopped by for some old school poetry. Dude is a lyricist. “Moss gross fat on a rolling stone but that’s not how it used to be. “

[@patrickowens9352]

Don McLean does this song with "Home Free" that is really great.

[@Megan-Bradley]

Helter-Skelter, Fall Out Shelter…that reminded me of Ren “The Hunger”! That was in his bars within the first minute. Wonder if this was a lyrical inspiration for him?🤔

[@yaright2142]

great reaction man. love this song.

[@kerrycronin256]

A song that many people know all of the words to.

[@alabhaois]

A wonderful choice!!! 🎸🎸

[@redangel169]

Don McClean's song 'Vincent' is beautiful

[@RowdyRuth]

It was fun to sing along! 😊

[@alabhaois]

You’ve heard this!!! It’s a classic

[@MegsD79]

Love this song! Great reaction! ❤

[@youtpfpm6097]

As french, this is my favorite song in english, just before Bohemian Rhapsody. A masterpiece.

[@arnoldwinkler395]

Rest in peace Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, and Richie Valens

[@SpydieFlick]

This song would play on those commercials trying to sell songs of the 60s and 70s to our parents in the early 2000s that's probably where you heard it

[@tammyjackson3113]

He refers to so many artists in this song😢

[@ShirleyHickman-oy7go]

Amazing ❤❤

[@albertchambers1307]

The song was about the changes in the music scene between 1959 and 1969.

[@philipkoen5811]

Madonna also recorded it some years ago....maybe you remember that version😉.... Nothing beats this version....it's all about Buddy Holly‼️ The Jester was a synonym for Buddy Holly & the King is obviously Elvis💯. Every time this song comes on...the volume goes up🔊 Great reaction💥

[@emerald1805]

Actually the “Jester” refers to Bob Dylan. Later in the song he mentions ‘the Jester on the sidelines in a cast’ referring to when Dylan broke his neck. Holly had been dead for years.

[@sylvanaire]

When reactors say they’ve never heard this song, I always wait for them to get to the chorus before they decide, “Oh yeah, I have heard this song”.😂 It’s such a famous song that it has just permeated the culture.

[@annprehn]

It's about my 60's generation from the innocent times when Buddy Holly died to Altamont and the deaths of JFK, LBJ, and Bobby (the father, son, and holy ghost). The Jester is Dylan, the king is Elvis, the girl is Janis Joplin, the quartet is Beatles. Miss American Pie might be Marilyn Monroe. Helter Skelter is from a beatles song and was scrawled in blood on the wall of the Charles Manson murders. It's about our and America's loss of innocense.

[@adrianrangel4771]

So like...definitely gotta do "The Saga Begins" now

[@robbob5302]

Yes! That is Weird Al’s parody of American Pie. It is hysterical!!

[@Johnadams20760]

i know everyone already likely told you the story , or most of us. it was mainly about Buddy holly but also himand the othe r2 greats who died in a plane crash. however, the this'l be the day that I die is no doubt based of buddy holly song that's be the day where parts say that il be the day that i die kzbin.info/www/bejne/b56neJaul6aoqck and just for fun you shouldcheck out weird al yankovichs' parody fo this "the saga begins"

[@stephenlassiter7066]

Google it. There are meanings within meanings. History

[@angrychicken6093]

Look at you bro, you can't not sing the chorus and at least mumble the rest! Powerful song, heard it a million times as kid, never actually listened to it till I was maybe twenty. Does anyone under 50 know what it is about?

[@karowak1]

You would like Vincent. It's an ode to Vincent Van Gogh

[@gerardadegroof]

Great song i lve it