Don McLean - American Pie REACTION!!

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[@rickperry3165]

This song is about the day the music died. The horrible plane crash that killed 3 legends. Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Richie Valens.

[@ROTTK9]

February 3, 1959

[@clydeb7713]

The music died a second time when we lost Elvis August 16, 1977.

[@jamescallahan3110]

@@clydeb7713 Again when a murder happened at Altamont right in front of the stage with the Rollings Stones performing...

[@bearballin]

@@clydeb7713 the music died again when John Lennon was gunned down in front of his home on 12/8/80

[@rickperry3165]

@@bearballin I agree most definitely with John Lennon and Elvis.

[@Jackisbored1]

Literally every single word of the song is a reference to something that happened in American musical culture from 1959 and 1968.

[@jerrypeters2095]

Not exactly true seeing that Altamonte was in 1969

[@User2718218]

@@jerrypeters2095 "Jack Flash on the stage" is arguably 1968.

[@jerrypeters2095]

@@User2718218 He was talking about Altamonte in 1969. He mentions the Hells Angels also.

[@TheTestingGrounds]

@@jerrypeters2095 For sure there is a reference to Altamont, December 1969. Many consider this the real end of the 60's, in total juxtaposition to Woodstock.

[@Barb5001]

yes... only the very first verse deals with a plane crash Why some think that the whole song is about the crash is beyond comprehension .

[@bengaljam4550]

The picture shown is not Don Mclean . That is Bob Dylan.

[@OhMyGoshIndia]

hey I didn't make the video lol just reacting to American pie

[@allanjones1680]

i cant decide which is more heart breaking the fact that the picture is up or the fact that India has no idea....

[@jeffbrochu6396]

Here is a link to the photo on Bobdylan.com as it is used on "The Essential Bob Dylan (2000)" : www.bobdylan.com/albums/essential-bob-dylan/

[@deadeye4520]

@@allanjones1680 BFD, India is trying new things. Who cares if it's Dylan?

[@ecuarrrrr]

@@OhMyGoshIndia Maybe not, but now you know it's Dylan's photo, you really should find the song with the correct artist. This song and Dylan so pivotal to rock, should be correct.

[@taun856]

Don McLean famously hasn't explained his lyrics. When asked once what the song means, he replied half jokingly: "It means I never have to work again"...

[@s1d299]

Hey, he was right, right?

[@johnholland723]

And also that it sent all his children and grandchildren to college ,many iMessage over

[@houngandave]

i would have liked this, but you have a special number.

[@taun856]

@@houngandave I'll admit, I had to laugh at that. Thanks.

[@carsson123]

«Don McLean released this groundbreaking song on the album American Pie in 1971. It is full of pop-culture references. An entire website has been created by Jim Fann to explore the song. It's called 'Understanding American Pie'. This song tackles the evolution of rock & roll through the 60s, following the 1959 plane crash that led to the death of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. McLean explores many of the major events of the 60s, including the moon landings, Dylan’s rise and crash, the dominance of The Beatles, and the death of Janis Joplin.» (Source: Genius) In 2015, McLean said: «Basically, in ‘American Pie’ things are heading in the wrong direction. It is becoming less ideal, less idyllic. I don’t know whether you consider that wrong or right, but it is a morality song in a sense. I was around in 1970 and now I am around in 2015 … there is no poetry and very little romance in anything anymore, so it is really like the last phase of ‘American Pie'.»

[@gablen23]

the website doesn't work!

[@rittherugger160]

I saw Don sing this before it was released. He opened for Chicago at a concert my college had. 2 weeks later it was on the radio.

[@ashleypenn7845]

My grandmother always considered the song to be about the death of real poetic music and how it was overtaken by the "mindless" rock music of the 60s and 70s which was all about sex, rebellion, and angst. And you know... I think she was right. I'm a product of her influence, I guess. Because I'd rather listen to Johnny Mathis and Perry Como than The Beatles any day. :P

[@starfire6122]

"I met a girl who sang the blues..and asked her for some happy news....referencing Janis Joplin💞💞

[@shawnlovering1841]

Janis had the voice of a generation.

[@raymondloya175]

I didn't know that food for thought👍

[@kenchristie9214]

It was Patsy Cline!!!

[@kenchristie9214]

@@shawnlovering1841 Only if that generation was tone deaf. For Joplin, the studio was her blackboard, and her voice was a gigantic fingernail.

[@AliceA333]

I didn't know that, all I've heard about this song is that he referred to it as "poetry" so he never deciphered it. But I'm an 80s kid so I hear everything third hand....

[@johntobin3235]

I’m 65 and this IS the anthem of my generation. Everyone of us knew every word. This song was the topic of millions of high school English papers in the 70’s. God bless Don McLean

[@Tbirdhaynes]

I’m 50 and love the three the song is about but what’s great about the song is he is never specific and younger generations (which is me) can apply the song to the musicians of our generation. It’s about Stevie Ray Vaughan and Tom Petty for me personally.

[@cynhanrahan4012]

I still know every word.

[@ervin1784]

I'm 75 yrs. I remember that day like it was yesterday.

[@barbieme7443]

I loved this song when I was around 10 or 11, and still do.

[@Camothor10]

I’m 16 and I know every word

[@Jo.885]

I was 16 when this song came out. My friends couldn't believe I knew every word. It is still one of my all time favorites. I've always known that he was referring to the plane crash that killed Ritchie, Buddy, and Bopper. But I also believe the line "I met a girl who sang the blues" is referring to Janis Joplin, and the line "Helter Skelter in the summer swelter" is referring to the murder of Sharon Tate and her friends. But watching your channel always brings back so many memories for me. Thank you for not letting me forget what it was like to be young. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@michaelceraso1977]

sounds like we grew up and listened to this at the same, I know i always heard it at same time I woke up for High School, DON Imus for some reason played this at exact same time I woke up. I think it was at the time AM Pie reached the top 10 in nation. I really started to explore all the other artists DON M was referring to and boy was it a great learning experience

[@patrickpost494]

You were exactly right! Isn't it funny how much he looked like Bob Dylan?

[@patrickpost494]

@Shame nolan I was 16. It was hard on my 8-track player fast frwd and hit trk 3times to restart over and over.

[@kenchristie9214]

The girl who sang the blues was Patsy Cline - she died in a plane crash in 1963.

[@jimfrederick3907]

An anthem of a generation. In 1971, everyone older than 10, knew every word.

[@rondohunter8966]

I was 14 and you are correct. Every word I knew and sang to myself at the chagrin of those around me. Lol! Great song. Vincent is a sad one but good as well.

[@yakbutterfly1]

And didn’t understand any of them lol

[@rondohunter8966]

@@yakbutterfly1 True. No internet to look it up. So we made up what we thought the words were, lol! Sometimes our version was better, or so we thought.

[@merricat3025]

I was six and I knew the words

[@Critical_Cynic]

So true. I was 12 and knew every word. To this day I cannot hear "a long, long time ago" without thinking of (and wanting to hear) American Pie.

[@BoondockRoberts]

this song is chock full of references, some still debated today. The event in question is the plane crash I am sure other posters mentioned but also other players in the music business. Jester being Bob Dylan and his switching from a folk acoustic to an electric guitar. The Marching band being the Beatles and how know one could keep up. Girl who sang the blues is Janis Joplin and her tragic death. That's just scratching the surface. Anyways, about time someone reacted to this one

[@GinMae]

Well said! there has always been debate over whether this was inspired by the tragic plane crash, though -- the references are all there - thanks for a great comment!

[@BoondockRoberts]

@@GinMae Yeah, for example when he "read about his widowed bride" he's referring to Buddy Holly's wife finding out he died from a radio newscast (that was what actually changed American law that next of kin has to be informed before media can report it now)

[@GinMae]

@@BoondockRoberts thanks for that - I did not know about the law change!

[@SiriusJMoonlight]

In 1971 when this came out, nobody even mentioned Buddy Holly. A lot of us thought it was referring to the JFK & other assassinations and the fact that things weren't looking great at the end of the 60's. We got most of the other references because they were still fresh in memory. There was an "annotated" single on which a narrator read most of the references, but they didn't get that February and "this'll be the day" meant the plane crash & claimed the "death" was "the American spirit." I didn't find out about the Buddy Holly connection until years later, and then it fell into place.

[@billphister]

Some of it is auto-biographical, as well. To this day, Don McLean has refused to explain all of it.

[@docgonzales]

Not enough attention is paid to the piano playing, it is incredible

[@Pinhead650]

Growing up the first thing that caught me was the bass line. Everything about this song is top-notch.

[@Head-ck4hu]

India, this song is a lyrical history of Rock and Roll from the time Buddy Holly died (1959) to ten years later.

[@rickperry3165]

Not just Buddy. Did people forget about Richie Valens and The Big Bopper?

[@lb1984]

Well said. And of course the others.

[@jayedwards1205]

No it isn’t ... it’s meaningless other than he clear references to Holly

[@lb1984]

@@jayedwards1205 there a good possibility that you are wrong. There is symbolism throughout all of the lyrics that encapsulate the following 10 years. The Jester = Bob Dylan The King and Queen = The president and first Lady or Elvis The Marching Band = The Beatles He also mentions Lennon, Marx Jack Be Nimble= Kennedy Angel Born in Hell= Altamont Free Concert security provided by the Hells angels Girl who sang the Blues= Janis Joplin The Birds & 8 miles high = band and their song that existed So, if you ignore all of that and the stuff I missed, yeah probably jibberish. The timeline is stated in the song, "for 10 years we've been on our own" then he references the Stones. But yeah, could be about nothing too. I could be wrong, I often am.

[@brianwalendy3735]

@@lb1984 I think you're probably just imagining all those very clear references lmao. (sarcasm, naturally)

[@mikell5087]

When this song hit the airwaves back in the day it created quite the sensation. It was a long play on the radio, I'm talking AM radio way back then, hit songs aren't usually so long, but everyone wanted to hear it and speculate what all the obscure lyrics meant. Those were some good ole days.

[@JStarStar00]

I think there was a shorter version for AM radio that jumped straight from the "Sergeants played a marching tune" verse straight to the ending, but most stations played the long version.

[@Dieselsdog3]

My brother worked in radio then, and this was a bathroom or smoke break song.

[@JStarStar00]

Dieselsdog3: "Stairway To Heaven" or "Funeral For A Friend (Love Lies Bleeding)." Also of course those were the days when they played entire album sides.

[@mikell5087]

@@JStarStar00 I do remember that. The song would come on, and I would think, "drat, this is the shorter version!"

[@JStarStar00]

Joe Menguy I think Dylan was trying to do his version of "American Pie," or maybe "We Didn't Start The Fire," but unfortunately both those songs have some kind of beat you can sing along to.

[@cj-cw7wi]

An English teacher in my kid's high school taught an entire section based on deciphering this song. From JFK to Janis. Love it!

[@murraypft]

I was 11 when this came out and still had a bedtime. I use to try and listen to this song EVERYNIGHT on my AM radio. It was always hit or miss.

[@oldladylovesBruno]

An iconic song. I love that you listened all the way through without pausing it. This song needs to be listened in full.

[@ericwillison1389]

"This'll be the day that I die" is a reference to Buddy Holly's most famous song "That'll Be the Day That I Die"

[@samforshaw7964]

helter skelter is a Beatles song, eight miles high is a song by the Byrds etc

[@McDuffington]

@@samforshaw7964 Jup, about every line in this song is a reference. The girl who sang the blues is Janis Joplin, the Jester is Dylan, "Oh, and as I watched him on the stage , My hands were clenched in fists of rage. No angel born in Hell. Could break that Satan's spell" is referencing the Altamont Free Concert where the Rolling Stones played and Hells Angels for protection, which got a little out of hand. Almost every line is a refence and once you really start appreciating this song. " Did you write the book of love? " - The monotones did. And the Chevy to the Levee is a reference to and old Chevrolet commercial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKDIo6emrtF-Zq8

[@jamespasifull]

*that'll be the day

[@tahoemike5828]

You say your going to leave you know it's a lie 'cause that'll be the da-ay-ay, that I die.

[@kenchristie9214]

@@McDuffington The jester is Dion Di Mucci who replaced Buddy Holly at the Superbowl half time show. Patsy Cline was the girl who sang the blues. She died in a plane crash in 1963.

[@GS-kx8wc]

This was considered the song of the century. I'm sure someone will add their two cents. Theres always one who has to challenge something I'm repeating.

[@burtonmediaprod]

"Jack Flash sat on a candlestick... 'cause fire is the devil's only friend" - is about the Rolling Stones. "Eight Miles High and falling fast" - is about The Byrds. "While the king was looking down, the jester stole his thorny crown" - is about Bob Dylan replacing Elvis as the new king amongst the younger folk. "Helter Skelter in a summer swelter" - is about the Manson Murders and their blaming of the White Album by the Beatles for their actions. So many amazing lines in this song.

[@shaun374]

Clark Griswald There’s a lot of Dylan references in this song. Not surprising, given his overwhelming status and influence over the entire decade of pop culture and music.

[@mediumal4563]

8 miles high and falling fast is also the height the A-bomb was dropped from.

[@jacklowe3429]

India, I enjoy your honest and insightful reactions and the way you invest yourself in each song. Well done.

[@stephenperretti8847]

Hey, India, one more thing. March 25, 2020. You have 107,000 subscribers!! It keeps climbing! You are doing a great job!

[@ExarKenneth71]

In the 70s there was two songs you could be guaranteed hearing at least once every day on your top 40 hit s local radio stations one was this song the other was Stairway to heaven by Zeppelin.

[@terrenceorourke6833]

Manfred Mann's version of Bruce Springsteen's Blinded by the Light

[@larrybarrjr.6720]

I really enjoy that you react to SO many genres and find common themes, along with you being open to experience new music. Your reactions are on point! Thank you!

[@brownie1341]

Great pick India! This is a great song with deep meaningful lyrics. I'm glad you played the long version. I was 16 when this song came out. Did a lot of cruisin' to this tune!

[@GenXDaddyO]

Man, the last verse of this song gets me. Every. Damn. Time.

[@heidiperriello3492]

I was in 6th grade when this came out. Loved it, still do. Haven't heard in a very long time, can still sing word for word. ❤ we sang in music class in 6th grade. We had a very cool teacher.

[@victorbradshaw9624]

I truly appreciate all genres of music and it never dies it lives on in the hearts of the masses love your reaction to it not knowing what is the story line it lets me know you can't fake that for that 1000 applause

[@jeddyhi]

Your reactions are so genuine and real. I appreciate you.

[@maxpolaris99]

The boy sure knew how to pack a whole lot of imagery into a song eh? LOL

[@peteypete1216]

One of the most classic songs ever written,, i remember my cousin buying the 45 when it first came out, one half of the song was on one side and the other half on the other side lol

[@MrGatechfan99]

I am really enjoying your reaction to the glorious period of music. Keep up the good work!

[@bonniebraswell966]

Love your channel!

[@magic8ball1982]

I know others have mentioned that the song was filled with references about musical history in the ten year's following Buddy Hollie's death but I was rather impressed at how you still managed to get to the heart of the song pretty well even without the references.

[@ooshta]

I always love singing to this, one of my favs. Thank you for the reaction. There is so much truth to the song. Music today is just so commercial & has become a dog & pony show. (If you feed people mediocrity, that's what they'll be used to & expect. If you feed them truth & excellence than that's what they'll want & expect."-MP

[@s.johnson703]

Classic. I remember listening to this on the radio laying on the lawn in the summertime. Story behind it so sad.

[@herewardthewake5502]

Love your facial reactions to the songs you play, I mean that in a nice way. Love from England. x

[@andyoreo333]

Buddy Holly reactions are now needed.

[@LThompson59]

Absolutely agree, especially seeing as there's the reference to That'll be the day in the song too, I wonder how the 3 of them would've reacted to being legends of rock if they had lived, Buddy would've certainly rivaled Elvis 1 on 1 if he'd lived.

[@clydeb7713]

Buddy was a pioneer wrote all those great songs before he was 22yrs old! How much more could he have given us?

[@victorwaddell6530]

And some Richie Valens too .

[@LThompson59]

@@clydeb7713 I agree completely, some artists (in all fields) fizzle out after a string of hits, but some just keep them coming, either until they split (if in a group/band), retire, or more often than not they die. I think most would agree Buddy would've kept going until he retired/died as an old man.

[@stephenulmer3781]

Yes! "Rave on"

[@ronreid5467]

This one might be a little to deep for where you are on your musical journey. There is alot to take in on this one. You might go look up the meaning of the lyrics on this one and then come back and revisit this masterpiece. I think you will enjoy it much more.

[@carolinagallegos3926]

I was also thinking this..we should have her react to the same song showing her what this song is about, I think she would appreciate it!!

[@Dr3amtime]

Not too deep, but a little dated for India to catch the references unaided. To be fair, most of the references were ambiguous to listeners when the song was released until McLean clarified.

[@mranster]

Even though it's full of old references, it's obvious that India gets it just fine as far as the heart of the song. Don could really write and perform, so much emotion coming through across the decades.

[@joeterp5615]

carolinagallegos I never understood most of the references... yet, it’s still one my favorite songs of all time. The emotion and message are still very clear. It’s a masterpiece.

[@lovecheryl7675]

There are some references I don't know and I was born in the 70's so I agree there is a tonne of meaning in this song. Very nostalgic for me. ❤

[@voodooacidman]

i have not heard thissong for a long time, so i decided to watch your hosting, big love to all people :)

[@LisaLisa-hf3ht]

Love your reactions!

[@Pulpgimp]

This is one of those songs my dad used to sing on long road trips as a kid

[@adamromero]

Its a perfect road trip song! 😊🚗

[@rickperry3165]

The part about the devil up on a stage was about when the Rolling Stones started becoming very popular. It was a complete change in music and from what I heard, alot of people thought the group was "satanic" because it was a whole different kind of rock n roll. The part where he sang, " I met a girl who sang the blues, and I asked her for some happy news...... she just smiled and walked away"...... that part was about Janis Joplin. He has references to quite a few singers and bands in this song. You should check out the meaning of these lyrics.

[@kevinsykes2549]

Yeah it probably didn't help that they came out with the song "sympathy for the devil" where Mick Jagger speaks as the devil himself. lol

[@susandiane311]

"No angel born in hell could break that Satan's spell" refers to the December1969 Rolling Stones free outdoor concert at Altamomt Raceway Parkway. The Stones had hired the Hells Angels as security. Too much to go into here, but things did not turn out well. One fan was stabbed to death and three others died accidentally but due to the thuggish behavior of the Hells Angela.

[@rickperry3165]

@@susandiane311 wow no kidding?? I didn't know that..... Unbelievable. Yes, let's hire a very well known dangerous biker gang. Common sense says NO! Yes, nobodywould think to mess with them as security, but it doesn't take much to set them off from what I hear.

[@richardkersey4960]

Also the Vietnam war and the generation that was as a whole overturned by all the events that would change our world view forever.

[@joedirt688]

Its is referring to when the Stones Hired the Hells Angels for security and a fan was killed by them.

[@marioh3065]

India, glad someone suggested this song for you to hear. I can say that this song was one of my late father's favorites. I can remember as a kid, hearing American Pie on the ol' 33, or cassette in the truck. If you enjoyed this one, listen to Vincent as well, by Don McLean.

[@waltjhall]

This song causes me to think about two time frames. It was released in 1971. I was 13 years old! My cousin Micheal was a few years younger than me (2 or 3 months) He was so proud of himself for memorizing all the words! The song os a tribute to the early fifties. It is a memory of my teens. It makes me cry every time I hear it. Micheal died at the age of 30. I'm 62 and still miss my cuz!!!

[@johntobin3235]

India by the way speaking for my generation we love seeing you laugh, smile and cry to our music. It meant so much to us during turbulent times in our society.

[@matthewdrake4385]

I always considered this song about the history of rock and roll from when Holly, Bopper and Valens died to when the song came out. There is plenty of music references in the song itself. Song references and artist nicknames just to name few. India, you should really look into the history or the meaning behind the song. Truly amazing.

[@italianman004]

Im a new subscriber ,totally enjoying you and the music....Thanks

[@melodykubiak5850]

I'm 59, and I learn more about this song as time goes by, and get more meaning out of it. It sounds at first like disconnected nonsense but it isn't when you know the references. Thank you for reacting to this song.

[@lonniekay3506]

I was a junior in high school-this summed up my generation’s teen years.

[@timflim4149]

Bob Dylan - Hurricane would be a good one to react to. Bob Dylan is a legendary singer/songwriter.

[@howardblock5290]

Any Bob Dylan songs

[@alvarsdzenis4739]

@Celtic Revival / Adfywiad Celtaidd rubin carter was convicted and the conviction was overturned on a technicality. some of the evidence was improperly submitted. carter and john artis murdered those 3 people during the robbery. they are guilty, just not convicted.

[@anahatatutu]

Ditto. Truly great song.

[@obadian_]

It’s not a Bob Dylan, it’s a wrong pic

[@aweebunny]

Hurricane is a GREAT song.

[@mirandahawley]

I absolutely love this song! Such a classic!

[@sealdrup]

Classic. I used to have all the words memorized. I was about to also tell you that the pic is not of Don McLean but I saw where bengaljam. Good song! Keep up the good work, love your reactions.

[@KillerNetDog]

The day the music died, February 3rd. 1959...

[@davidmcdonagh7756]

Vincent and American Pie two great songs.

[@jenniferjacobs228]

Amazing lyrics...a history of r&r.... a fantastic legacy.

[@ad1686]

Loved the reaction. Great music has the ability to touch all people anywhere throughout the ages.

[@matthintz9468]

Oh, and there we were all in one place A generation lost in space With no time left to start again So come on, Jack be nimble, Jack be quick Jack Flash sat on a candlestick 'Cause fire is the devil's only friend Oh, and as I watched him on the stage My hands were clenched in fists of rage No angel born in Hell Could break that Satan's spell And as the flames climbed high into the night To light the sacrificial rite I saw Satan laughing with delight The day the music died ^This was always my favorite stanza.

[@nycsue]

I love the way he metaphorically speaks of the 1969 Altamont Free Concert, and specifically the murder that occurred during The Rolling Stones performance. The Hells Angels being the security and one them commiting the murder. He obviously wasn't happy with The Stones and he so brilliantly expressed it this way.

[@emteemac]

@@nycsue Supposedly they were performing "Sympathy for the Devil" and refused to do it for several years after that. But that might be a post hoc fiction. There is a lot to digest about this song. I hope the writer's interpretation is in his will! Oh, who am I kidding. He'll probably outlive me.

[@jeffmartin1026]

"8 Miles High" and crashing fast" - The Byrds.

[@davidzimmerli489]

Masterpiece.........not only the song, but also your reaction to it............

[@joeterp5615]

Thanks for reacting to this. One of the greatest songs of all time, and one of my favorites. I think it’s impossible to hear this while driving and NOT sing along to that chorus!

[@Jammer98825]

Speaking of Bob Dylan you should react to lay lady lay or really any one of his songs. He is one of the greatest and most influential songwriters in modern history

[@yeahbee8237]

Visions of Johanna

[@chuckbrotton2449]

Tangled Up In Blue would be my vote

[@dadmateryn8092]

Hey India this is probably the most poignant song ever written. Its centered around Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper who all died in a plane crash in February 1959. From there the song takes a 10 year journey and every lyric is a reference to something that happened. Some people can reference every lyric read up about it you will find it most interesting.

[@caseypw1]

The meaning of this song has been pondered and discussed for years I love your interpretation as much as I love your hairstyles!

[@retrowatches1655]

The fact you didn't know that was Dylan shows how genuine you are. Proper first reaction and little research. But lots of you and lovely music. Perfect

[@yogivivier2267]

Killing me Softly was inspired by this song.

[@robertopics]

Isn't killing me softly older than this song?

[@matthewdrake4385]

Close to the same time frame. American pie in 71 I think, killing me softly was like 73.

[@cjcrock101]

Don Mclean is the artist that is described in the song Killing me softly. Killing me softly was written about the effect on the author after seeing Mclean perform several songs.

[@aswanson42]

I think “Killing Me Softly” was a response to “Vincent.”

[@Ben-nh9xw]

yogi vivier hate to be one of those people who correct others,but the song that inspired " killing me softly" was "empty chairs". I only tell you all because it's a great song and should be heard. The woman who saw Don McLean singing it and told the songwriters about her experience is Lori Lieberman. She just did a remake of Empty Chairs a couple of years ago which is hauntingly beautiful

[@wolfmanjack3451]

Twenty five years of rock history in less than five minutes.

[@bensontroy1526]

India, I do enjoy many of your videos. Sort of remind me of how I started my collection of records from the 20s to the 50s ( sold off long ago) and how I minutely pored over all I could learn about the music, the artist etc... Of course all of this type of exploration begins that its roots are found in poetry and narrative writing. Sorry, didn’t mean to make your eyes bleed by explaining all of that. However you might give some thought on reading and listening to interviews with the artist to get the full meaning behind both the music and the lyrics. Great success in all your efforts Stay Blessed...

[@susanlong8978]

So young LADY.. WITH AN OLD SOUL.. HOW DID YOU GET SUCH AN AMAZING EAR FOR ALL MUSUC WITH A SOUL FROM MUSIC HEAVEN WHERE ALL THE GREAT MUSIC MAKERS MADE US SO FIRED UP?

[@yogivivier2267]

when Ritchie Valens, Big Bopper and Buddy Holly died in a plane crash.

[@sheilameyers152]

I always thought the song was about..... if music dies the world might as well end.....

[@sheilameyers152]

@Wild Ramble let's try to be nice...at the time I was a 14 year old ....living in a world of turmoil and strife ....the 60's and 70's were a tough time to grow up.

[@myles3856]

Damn

[@MrJoeyBionic]

One of the best songs (if not the best) of my childhood in the 1970s.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

My gosh! I Didn't realize you reacted to music, too! yay!

[@dylans2376]

Greatest song ever written. So much meaning behind it. Genius.

[@chrispswann6825]

React to Bob Dylan's "a Hard Rain's a Gonna Fall"

[@george217]

Try "When will I see you again" by the Three Degrees...

[@suemontague3151]

Love your reaction India, it's certainly a classic song

[@johnduval8891]

Had to play this two times on the old 45 jukeboxes. Side one then flip over to side two. The old booth jukeboxes were pretty cool. ☮️

[@donnabost4445]

this was a song about the death of Buddy Holly, another soul taken to early

[@rickperry3165]

Can't forget about the Big Bopper and Richie Valens as well.

[@donnabost4445]

@@rickperry3165 i know i was having a brain moment....

[@rickperry3165]

@@donnabost4445 it's all good my friend. There's actually a ton of people out there that either only mention Buddy Holly and totally forget to mention the Big Bopper and Richie Valens, or, they think the song doesn't have anything to do with any singers, groups or bands in particular. This song mentions quite a few singers and groups of that time era, but the song doesn't exactly say their names. Just references. For instance, not only is it about Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and Richie Valens, but it also refers to the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin, Hendrix etc.....

[@chrislind57]

Bob Dylan,The Beatles, Janis Joplin and others are also referered to in the song. for instance the bit that refered to Janis Joplin was the part that went " I met a girl who sang the Blues and she asked me for some happy news"

[@VanVaper]

This is an American masterpiece.

[@cutedogfamily1192]

I’m 61 and this has always been my go to song,if I’m unhappy it cheers me up with the beat,if I need to cry this will do it,love this song

[@GN-jn1ty]

India - I adore you for the way you listened to this - couldn't really understand it, but knew that someone was revealing their heart to you, and just respected it.

[@lowelllarsen5947]

Yes that’s Bob Dylan in the photo

[@ethanpost9774]

"Can't remember if I cried, when I read about his widowed bride" made me think of Kobe RIP

[@michellelamar8965]

Iffy Holly had recently been quitetly secretly married shortly before his death, and she was pregnant. I think she list the baby in her grief.

[@jackmoorman6925]

I love this song it does touch you deep inside your soul.

[@artimusgordon398]

I always found it funny that I actually was delivering newspapers before school the year this song came out...and February sure as hell made me shiver...

[@AmatureAstronomer]

I look forward to India reacting Don's dirge, "The Waters of Babylon". It was based on Psalm 137, from the Bible.

[@lipby]

The girl who sang the blues was Janis Joplin

[@JHarder1000]

Well, it also indirectly refers to Karen Dalton, Ruby Starr, Maria Muldaur, and a few others.

[@Rick-or2kq]

My understanding is that the jester is Bob Dylan.

[@kenchristie9214]

The girl who sang the blues was Patsy Cline. She died in a plane crash in 1963.

[@myles3856]

Ok

[@robertlongwill8856]

India, you are beautiful and I just love watching your reactions. And don't worry about what anybody else says. It's all about new things and learning about other cultures. Love you

[@Teleterry]

One of my favorite songs ever. To me it is a coded and opinionated history lesson of music up to the point that I was old enough to pay attention in real time. Thanks Don and thanks India for the trip down memory lane.

[@ronchrisman]

The 3 that died, my friend played bass and guitar for all 3 on the records and it was a she, Carol Kaye.

[@bobriedel3277]

Part of The Wrecking Crew. Respect.

[@ronchrisman]

@@bobriedel3277 "The Clique" before it was the Wrecking Crew. That was a made up name for Hals book. No one will tell you that, bad for sales :)

[@Terri6868]

One of my favorites as a teen. That’s Bob Dylan in the picture.😂 Should react to The Traveling Wilburys, Handle With Care.✨It’s a super group George Harrison ( Beatles) Tom Petty, Roy Orbison (Pretty Woman) Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne ( E L O) I hope that’s right🔥

[@jamespasifull]

*Jeff Wayne

[@Terri6868]

james pasifull Thanks

[@jamespasifull]

@@Terri6868 I wasn't trying to be a smartass, honest! 😃

[@Terri6868]

james pasifull I know I didn’t take it that way.

[@jamespasifull]

@@Terri6868 Right! Let's get back to the good stuff! 😉

[@davidhoward5392]

One of many songs of my youth, great music 🎶

[@peccatumDei]

"Drove my Chevy to the Levee" was a reference to a line in Dinah Shore "See the USA in your Chevrolet," a song in a commercial that first aired in 1953. The ad can be found here on You Tube.

[@robertcalhoun3123]

I love my wife and every moment with her has been a gift, even the bad ones. But my most perfect moment was having a beautiful green eyed woman sing this to me.

[@NobodyNOONE07]

Hey i am new, do you think you could react to Here Today of Paul Maccartney a song he wrote to John Lennon after he passed or to All Those Years Ago by George Harrison same for John Lennon after he died?

[@AliciapTexas]

One of my faves!!

[@cynhanrahan4012]

Same teenager cousin introduced me to Vincent, also introduced me to American Pie. I was 10. I knew every word then, I still do. So full of music history, and even the tragedies of the day. Thanks, India, I really enjoy your channel.

[@floridahiker1503]

India, please react to Bob Dylan 'Like a Rolling Stone'. My favorite Bob Dylan song. I love your reactions.

[@chercare6465]

I’d love to see you do this one too, India. Great lyrics.

[@ericdawn]

Play some Buddy Holly “That will be the Day”, “Peggy Sue” and “Oh Boy” to name a few.

[@purplebrit]

'Raining in my heart' is a beautiful song by Buddy Holly.

[@raymondloya175]

You cant beat the rock and roll of the 50s Best music ever made😎great tribute great reaction👍

[@Megacosms]

One of my favorite songs ever.