FIRST TIME HEARING Don McLean - American Pie REACTION

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[@shadaxe]

A young black man with a picture of Tupac on his wall reacting to and enjoying a Don Mclean song. You, sir, are everything wonderful that the internet can be. May life bring you all the success in the world.

[@carolmaddenwinslow7494]

Great comment! Totally agree!

[@marthaowens5676]

Amen!!

[@ginaclark7203]

Yes, great comment!

[@monarodriguez1759]

Definitely! Bless these young men for being willing to think outside of the box.

[@donburrow1]

Well said!

[@LibbySingsMezzo]

Hands up everyone who is singing along and knows every word.

[@uniquelylily1166]

Yep took a lot of practice and listening again and again lol

[@nonyabidnazz7487]

that would be ME!! ✌

[@LibbySingsMezzo]

@@nonyabidnazz7487 Next up: Hotel California.

[@KateGrealy1]

Me

[@rousse61]

1972. I was in fifth grade

[@Suffeign1]

This song is actually about the day the music died. He's referring to the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Richy Valens and The Big Bopper

[@popz4470]

YUP! RIP

[@jeanineberna8458]

Music never dies. The musicians might pass but recorded music lives on. Even in our memories

[@kathleen9768]

@@jeanineberna8458 Beautifully said.

[@Saintphoenix86]

@@jeanineberna8458 This is true, but yeah that day was such a big deal losing those people it took on the name

[@Fiat-vb2cb]

There's lots of references in the song, The King, is Elvis Presley, The Jester being Bob Dylan, there's John Lennon reading Marx, while 'The Quartet practiced in the park' is supposed to be the Beatles in Central Park. There is also speculation that '...the girl who sang the blues' is a reference to Janice Joplin. Don Mclean however declined for decades to explain the symbolism until 2015, amongst other things, he "confirmed that the song that the song culminates with a near-verbatim description of the death of Meredith Hunter...ten years after the plane crash that killed BH, RV & TBB...." (quote taken from WIKI)

[@Stonemag]

That picture is not Don McLean. It is a picture of Bob Dylan, The Jester in the song.

[@davidsiegel7882]

Yep you're right pal and well spotted. That photo caused my eyebrows to furrow as well. Dave U.K.

[@alijane6893]

I thought the jester was jerry Lee lewis?

[@TheMattlockyer]

I was thinking Don McLean appears to look very much like Bob Dylan. Thanks for clarifying.

[@Stonemag]

@@alijane6893 It is generally thought to refer to Bob Dylan and that Elvis was the King but some think the King and Queen were folk artists Pete Seeger and Joan Baez. Many folk artists didn't think Bob Dylan should be considered a folk singer. Dylan borrowed the style of the jacket worn by James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause to wear on an early album cover. And Bob Dylan's voice was not the best but it became the voice of our generation. The Jester being on the sidelines in a cast is supposed to refer to the serious motorcycle accident Dylan had in 1966 which prevented him from touring for several years.

[@simonberry838]

​@@Stonemag That's really cool, I'd not heard all those theories before. For me though, the beauty of the song is that you can pretty much attribute your own meaning to the lyrics. You can hear metaphors for famous people and the state of a nation, the story of someone at high school with a prom king and queen and a class clown, or anything in between.

[@debralambrich1954]

The fact that this young man can appreciate music more than 50 years old at not his genre by any means proves music is the most universal language and can help bring unity to this crazy world of today! Love seeing uplifting and inspiring things on the internet. Keep it up!

[@treyboy27]

@Red Said He sure gave his best effort didn't he? I could tell by min 5, he was leanin, but I don't blame him

[@TheHydroHog]

[@anneogborn961]

They reviewed some Pavarotti. I thought that was really awesome.

[@MrDaChicken]

@@anneogborn961 I didn't think much of the "reaction" KZbin trend. Then I saw things like this young man, and his friend that does videos with him. Also Jamal. Good stuff.

[@neilmorrison7356]

As hayseed Dixie day on one of there Albums “we wouldn’t want to drink with someone who likes only one type of music”

[@stockton22]

Besides being about Buddy Holly, a lot of characters represent other people in history. According to popular speculation: The Jester: Bob Dylan, The King: Elvis Presley, The quartet in the park: The Beatles, The Devil: Mick Jagger, Girl Who Sang the Blues: Janis Joplin, The Father, The Son, and the Holy Ghost: John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.

[@aweird1ne]

Michael Stuart Grossman add in Helter Skelter : Charles Manson, and I thought the jumping jack flash was in reference to the killing at stones concert at Altamont. American history newspaper headlines effect on a young paperboy named Don.

[@stockton22]

@@aweird1ne Yep, that's why he called Mick Jagger The Devil, he blamed Mick for not stopping the show when things started getting out of control (even though in the documentary Gimme Shelter it shows that he did).

[@karenmanning5915]

HI Micheal. I appreciate your clarifications. I never knew about all those characterizations though I have been a fan of this song since I was a teenager in the 70's. Thank you so much.

[@stockton22]

@@karenmanning5915 then here's another one: the "Coat he borrowed from James Dean" is the coat Bob is wearing on the cover of The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, it's the same windbreaker James Dean wore in Rebel Without A Cause, it's just a different color.

[@RoryVanucchi]

I also thought Dylan the jester

[@deebancroft3141]

Listening to American pie with a picture of Tupac on the wall. Epic

[@Mspoor70]

Utterly epic 🙏🏻🤗

[@carolgarten-long7878]

LOVE Tupac in the background. These kids are cool as hell.

[@Evilrose0611]

Fun fact: one of tupacs favorite songs was the song vincent by don mclean.

[@deebancroft3141]

Evilrose0611 inn that is an awesome fun fact! Thank you for sharing

[@lissa2712]

This song is so deep entire college classes are taught on what it’s about.

[@stevietalk1]

Melissa Phelps yup - truth !

[@marieneu264]

Yep!

[@sood9876]

Sorry, That picture is Bob Dylan, Not Don McLean. I first heard this song on American Forces Network in the U.K. in the 70's. It's a song about Buddy Holly dying in a flying accident in the 50's. Try Castles in the Air if you like this one.

[@Westcountrynordic]

There are quite a few videos online that show photo of Bob Dyan and not Don McLean . you can't blame the reactor if the person who posted the video got it wrong

[@Westcountrynordic]

@@gianfalco8527 Do you know the face of Sir Timothy John Berners-Lee? he invented the World Wide Web and with out him no www.youtube.com

[@jenniferc.2075]

I was reading too much into Dylan's pic - Court Jester in a coat he borrowed from James Dean....

[@ZeeStranjelz]

I've even seen a picture of Van Morrison for a Van Halen tune...happens all the time...Kinda' funny...

[@sakinah777]

There's a huge theory that the Jester in the song refers to Bob Dylan -- though McLean has yet to confirm or deny it (and Dylan doesn't care for that theory at all lol). But that might be why that video has a pic of him instead of the artist himself.

[@anotherview7937]

Don McLean's Vincent (Starry Starry Night) is a masterpiece as well, universal, a stark beauty. Bring a tissue though.

[@sharonabdel-malek3265]

One of my all time favorite songs.

[@katherinemorelle7115]

He’s got a lot of masterpieces. My favourites are Genesis (I’m an atheist, but it gets me every damn time. Also, extra props for including the word pulchritude in a song) and Empty Chairs- which is the song that Killing Me Softy was written about. He’s had a pretty big impact on music.

[@martina21953]

That was one of my favorite songs to sing/play on the guitar back in the day. I love Vincent van Gogh!

[@Lexcellent15]

I know Don McLean through my mom. Vincent JUST kills me.

[@sunnygirl87]

That is a great song and "Empty Chairs"?

[@mickiebellack2915]

Why is it I can remember every word Yet Can't remember why I went into a room😂

[@mcoguyaj]

LMFAO same here. probably because we get that senior discount

[@bayleejones5146]

I know every word!

[@EverlastingHobnocker]

When I worked in a video store one of my regular customers rented a certain DVD and I said " Didn't you rent this one a few weeks ago? I don't know how I remember that when half the time I can't even remember my own head."

[@VicEclectica]

Right there with you!! lol

[@subwaygoddess1]

mickie bellack me too 🤣

[@philhatch483]

I'm 63 years old and I still get emotional laugh cry and dance to American Pie. All the thread of historical references. Thank you Twins for taking time to check it out!

[@lindanicholson950]

I'm 71. Same here.

[@nashang75]

45 years old same singing, crying, and dancing

[@deepfreezevideo]

Same here, on the back door of sixty-four and I still get the good chills hearing this, and a little choked up at the same time. But like those twins, I do not stay in my safe little silo, I try to stay current and keep my horizons broad and open. And the fact that those twins do not stay in a safe silo gives me hope for the future.

[@donnabrown5509]

My ABSOLUTELY favorite song...Just have to turn it up..

[@jimfrederick3907]

Anyone who was alive then knew every word then and still does Today!

[@shellbell123reid4]

I am 43 and this is one of my favourite songs ever! I was listening to this as a kid and loved it’s message

[@donnastephenson4540]

Not just then, I'm 45 and was introduced to this at university in the 90's.

[@marymullenax9840]

Beautiful. Don McClean was great. I’m 71 and the song is still in my head.

[@auntdeen6314]

Yep. I haven’t heard this in AT LEAST ten years and I just sang every word.

[@anneb889]

Donna Stephenson Same here Donna (47) there were several older songs I fell in love with in college. American Pie, Paradise By The Dashboard Light, I Will Survive, and older Billy Joel (I knew more of the 80s songs), Cat Stevens, etc. Don’t get me wrong, I love my 80s Bon Jovi, Prince, etc....but college does expand to more than what was played by Casey Kasum! Lol

[@poiema1006]

I used this song to teach college freshmen about literary analysis and the importance of researching historical context. Excellent song!!

[@sheilaghmcgrory5039]

This was my first English/poetry assignment in high school. ♡ Deep respect for my English teacher

[@deepfreezevideo]

Ha! Just like Lys2712 said 6 months ago! Kudos to you!

[@bananatanger]

I love your reaction to the line “can music save your mortal soul?” It has surely saved mine over and over.

[@marygoodson4920]

Learn about the beginnings of Rock and Roll. He's talking about Buddy Holly, who was one of the first. He died in a plane crash coming back from a concert he'd given...he was only in his early 20's. When this song was written it was a very political time in the US, the Vietnam War was happening, there were a lot of protests in the streets, very similar to what is happening today. Then 3 big assasinations: President John Kennedy, his brother Robert Kennnedy who was running for President, and Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., all within a few years. That's the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost he is talking about. The Country was really hurting, like now. And you are right, Music connects on such a deep level. So glad you liked it!

[@staceyroth6098]

It wasn't just Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The big bopper died that day too.

[@mariahwaite]

@@staceyroth6098 OH! They need to listen to The Big Bopper singing Chantilly Lace!

[@cherieir1749]

not so much in 1959... but it was required course work in High Schools everywhere in the early 70s

[@johnheyyuri231]

@@staceyroth6098 Small note regarding this fateful flight...Waylon Jennings was to fly with Buddy Holly that night. Instead, he gave up his seat to the Big Bopper. History makes a change...

[@patricialynveal4017]

Thinking back, cry every time

[@amyfisher6380]

“I met a girl who sang the blues” - that’s Janis Joplin

[@sarahwestling9438]

The quartet in the park is The Beatles

[@RoryVanucchi]

Didn't know. Good input

[@deannavalencia6898]

The song references lots of people from that time!

[@anniegaffney8378]

That's NOT about JanIs Joplin

[@tinacerda1978]

Annie Gaffney who is it about?

[@AGDinCA]

Actually, this song is only _partly_ about the deaths of some famous musicians. Per an interview with Don in 2015, it was also a lamentation of the decline of American culture.

[@MusicallySpontaneous]

A generation lost in space!

[@tinacerda1978]

Right and where is it declined to now? 😢

[@deborahstrickland9845]

Yep, saw that.

[@katherinemorelle7115]

Polyphonic has a video on the interpretation of this song, and it’s a great video.

[@ZenFox0]

K A I took that as a reference to the innocence of television shows such as “Lost in Space”.

[@dinaciriello]

This is one of the soundtracks of Boomers everywhere. My brother and I had a tradition - every Thanksgiving we’d leave the family homestead after stuffing our faces and go for a ride blasting Alice’s Restaurant and American Pie through the Farmington Valley of Connecticut, smoking enough to return for round four - desserts.

[@rtrevdrk1]

My brother and I and others in our family all listen to Alice's Restaurant on KSHE radio out of St Louis. We are spread all over the country but for that 1/2 hour we are transported back together remembering a moment in time fighting against the war...

[@hollydever-blaske4483]

This is an anthem song, it is full of symbolism, well worth looking it up and reading about it.

[@williewilliams6571]

All I can say is "I may be old, but I got to see all the cool bands"

[@carolemler4661]

So glad I found you guys. I was 22 years old when this album came out...I felt the way you guys look when I heard music in those years. Thank you guys from a 71 year old guy.

[@SlicksGarage]

I love the fact that you don't know most of the artists nor their songs, let alone the artists this particular song is about, yet you still connect to the music and the lyrics in your own way. This type of reaction ensures that the music never dies!

[@cherieir1749]

I love how honest and open they are to things they have no experience at all with. So many of us label ourselves as rap fans hip hop fans rock fans country fans, but the genuine soul can open to all that is art done well.

[@sheilaghmcgrory5039]

@@cherieir1749 everything is connected.. each genre was in some way born of another.. its an amazing thing to discover. I love how these guys have discovered so much. And reignited so much to so many

[@zombiiesque]

I still get chills listening to this! Anyone else? His voice is exquisite.

[@peggymcardle3706]

I just had a full body goosebumps listening to the song and thinking about all of the political issues that our generation faced at the time.

[@chemicalsue1]

Listen to vincent

[@angelav4568]

You guys need to listen to Simon and Garfunkel's "Sound of Silence"...not the live version. I promise you'll love it.

[@binkybijou]

Yes! Bridge over troubled waters too. I love this channel.

[@PLUNDERTrueCrime]

Yesssssss

[@missink1728]

That's a good song.

[@drfreud65]

They already listened to the Disturbed version of Sound of Silence, so their reaction might be a bit muted.

[@marilynnbachorik1635]

I will never forget the first time I heard it.

[@ThatLynnGirl]

I still know *almost* every word 50 years later.

[@msgmyers]

This song is amazing. It's about music, politics, and culture... every line is full of meaning. I'm so glad you took the time to listen.

[@rcarlson1117]

This song inspired the song "Killing Me Softly With His Song" made famous by Roberta Flack although she did not write it.

[@lisac4590]

Great music is timeless. I'm a 90s kid. I can remember an entire school bus of my classmates spontaneously singing along to this song on a high school field trip.

[@anneb889]

Wow, that’s cool, old school for the 90s. I was a kid in the 80s and they would have us sing Eye of the Tiger, lol.

[@BeeWhistler]

I grew up in the 70s and 80s and we still sing this while driving every chance we get. Just depends on who's picking the song, I guess.

[@sonyawangpuchakane4124]

I remember that Madonna did a version of this song in the 90s

[@deebancroft3141]

Sonya Wangpuchakane that was the worst song cover of all time

[@womanonthinice1276]

It's your turn to educate our youth to the music of the past. Every song has a message of history, art, love and the human spirit. Pass it down to our next generation. You are vital along with others who doing reaction videos. You guys are modern pioneers exploring the art of sound and messages from the heart.

[@cindyhenry9101]

Amen, pass it on.

[@katiemurray735]

Well put 🤗

[@TexCzex]

Well said!

[@aliciaanderson8447]

Well said

[@MrSnowybenton]

I hope brothers Tim and Fred are reading some of these comments to learn about the history of these songs. Seem like good kids.

[@kristinwright6632]

I'm sure at this point other grey hairs like me have posted a bunch of the socio-policical context around this particular song. The lyrics are intense and hard to parse without all the history. Which is part of why this is an amazing song. The other part is the song is catchy and the lyrics a poem that even when you know the context still you feel compelled to catch like a flitting butterfly. Love your reaction videos. I feel like I am listening with you for the first time.

[@Macbeth99]

Yes, it would make the lyrics make more sense to someone if his age. I'm sure he doesn't know who the Jester, or the king were. The line " The Day the Music Died" won't mean anything to him either.

[@sama.scraps]

If you ever get a chance, watch La Bamba. It about Richie Valens, young musician that died in the airplane crash - when the music died.

[@aprilrains973]

Love that movie!

[@KillerInstinct2006]

The Buddy Holly story is really good as well.

[@cindyhenry9101]

There is so much in that song. Some day read all the lyrics. Helter Skelter also has meaning.. every phrase has meaning. This song is SOOO deep,

[@cynthiajamison4006]

Very true, you had a grow up in that era to know what that music was about and there's a lot of depth to that song

[@lbburgett]

@@cynthiajamison4006 Or, you can study the history of that time and know what the music's about. :)

[@katherinemorelle7115]

LBB Bee or you could watch the Polyphonic video about it- I think that’s a good option for those not up on their music history.

[@adamverstegen2761]

Cindy Henry 8 miles high. 3 mile island. Whole some has historical meanings and it still rocks. Xoxo

[@crlcmt6903]

we actually studied this song as a poem in my english lit class at one point.... along with Jungleland by Bruce. Such great lessons!

[@jeanettemarfield352]

When I was in high school - decades ago - one of our teachers used this song for a lesson in English or poetry or something. She broke down every line of the song and tied it to a reality in the music industry. I don't recall many of the exact references but I believe "the day the music died" refers to when Richie Valence, The Big Bopper and Buddy Holly died in a plane crash. Every single phrase ties to a band or an event: the Beatles, Elvis, The Rolling Stones and so many more. It was a moving experience - I need to see if I can find more on the song. PS I stumbled onto you by accident and have spent the last 3 hours listening, watching and enjoying. Thanks, you've got a new subscriber!

[@cristisha]

The follow-up to this one is "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel. Go for it!

[@LadyFalcon17]

I would prefer Scenes From An Italian Restaurant. He wouldn’t get any of the references in We didn’t start the fire either.

[@ellenallen4122]

What I love about watching you is experiencing these songs through you. You obviously have a great love for music and your insight is really good. I get something new every time and I’m a 70-year-old granny.

[@davisworth5114]

This is a song in response of the tragic deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper in a plane crash in 1957 that shocked the country and all of us young music fans, I was ten. "The day the music stopped." You have to hear "Vincent" by Don McClean live dkh pxh. That's a picture of Bob Dylan, Check out "I Want You" and Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll" audio version about the killing of a black maid.

[@harlanyarin6807]

1959, not 1957.

[@patriciamorgan6545]

Yes, 1959. Happened the day after I was born.

[@fredkatz2228]

You nailed it!

[@berkeleygirl4121]

I came here to say the same thing but you said it better. I would only add by way of explanation to those who might not know that Vincent is about Van Gogh. Thanks for your comment!

[@janedough]

And some big news events like Helter Skelter being written.

[@maryannstensrude4833]

One of the greatest songs ever written. It is an Anthem. You are too young to know, that mainly, the song was inspired by the deaths of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper who died in a plane crash on their way to a gig in the dead of winter. We were all so sad, and this song said it all. I love your reactions. It gives us all a connection.

[@HeadlyWesterfield]

Aside from the fact that that's Bob Dylan, not Don McLean, every line in this song is a musical reference to a song or a band. Every single line. Love your channel as a 68-year old man.

[@petemichael6883]

I was in my senior year of high school 1959 and February in the state of Iowa was where 3 teen idols died in a plane crash. This song represents a time in our lives that is gone, but it will always be a part of us. Thank God for the music.

[@jjlassiter5133]

This song is about many artists of the time. You should google “the Meaning of American Pie. Every part of the lyrics referenced different musicians.

[@debramilliun8883]

As a teenager in the '70s this song was an anthem to rock' n roll and those who died in a plane crash commonly referring to Buddy Holly as the father of what we now call Rock. Don McLean also wrote one of the most beautiful songs about a hopeless romantic, Vincent Van Gogh called "Starry, Starry Night".

[@agent606]

His song “Vincent” was Tupac’s favorite song. His fiancé played it for him as he died. I definitely recommend it. It’s beautiful.

[@jenbirge1]

My favorite song of all time. It moves me every time I listen to it...goosebumps and tears. I am loving watching these 'reaction' videos. I love watching them experience some of the best music ever made. I hope these young men pursue careers in the music industry. Their willingness to learn about other music demonstrates an instinct of how important it is to truly appreciate all genres to make great music...no matter genre you prefer to listen to or perform. Keep these videos coming!

[@ddwm_mua]

Well said! My dad and I are thoroughly enjoying these reactions. Please keep it up. You all are lifting our spirits - THANK YOU!!

[@KathyDNJ]

I know you love songs that tell a story.....this is the best! You will love Bobbi Gentry's song ODE TO BILLY JOE too, tells a great story! I look forward to your review!! 🎶

[@cleoldbagtraallsorts3380]

I get sad and feel chilling goosebumps. The tale of infanticide and suicide.

[@PLUNDERTrueCrime]

Looovvveeee that song! #OdeToBillyJoe

[@robertaclark6079]

Also, "Killing Me Softly With His Song" is about the first time Roberta Flack heard this song. Check it out, or Lauryn Hill's version

[@starryeyes4301]

They did the Lauren Hill version. Check it out!

[@erinadair_]

Oh, yeah, you'd like this song. It's great like "falling' from Alicia.

[@rosemaryjohnson2569]

Never knew that. Learn something new everyday. Thank you

[@jnt6239]

No, it is about the first time the lyricist and its original singer, Lori Lieberman, heard McLean perform American Pie. Roberta Flack did make the song famous though.

[@robertaclark6079]

@@jnt6239 Thanks, really. I had it wrong, now I know. Since I found this channel & subscribed, I've been learning a lot & loving it.

[@laminage]

This Song is a homage to Buddy Holly, who along with Ritchie Valens and JP Richardson aka The Big Bopper died in February in 1959 in a Plane Crash. It was one of many tragedies that took place that year. Chuck Berry goes to Prison on a Statutory Rape Charge, Little Richard quits Rock & Roll to become a Preacher but he spends the rest of his life doing The Sacred & Secular, then Jerry Lee Lewis is Blacklisted for marrying his 14 Year Old Cousin Myra while Elvis is drafted into The Army. It was the end of one era and the beginning of another. Buddy Holly's Songs are now owned by Paul McCartney.

[@helgafox777]

Just discovered your KZbin channel last night when I couldn't sleep and spent my sleepless hours watching and listening to your posts. I just love your positivity about all genres of music and loved your reaction to heavy metal bands. I relived my first reactions to all these bands and songs through you! I agree with others below try Vincent if you liked this, a much slower but beautiful song about Vincent van Gogh the artist.

[@wendyburton8875]

Also the positivity in the comments is wonderful!

[@ActionCatMusic]

wendy burton Right?! I’ve never in my life seen such a happy and positive comment section. Everyone just enjoying the music.

[@philhatch483]

Today I'm just discovering these reaction videos! I adore the open hearted enthusiasm. Please keep making these reaction videos!

[@abbynormal4740]

Yes, this is such a joyful channel! Just found it last night, subscribed & binge watched past dawn. Their genuine openness to all these different genres and eras of music is so refreshing and heartwarming. Their enthusiasm and joy of discovery at each new song is like reliving all those amazing 1st time moments of youth, and the music itself revives a flood of memories from years long past when we felt immortal and life was so much simpler than it is now. Sharing memories through the comments is akin to stepping into a time machine and escaping the turmoil of today's world. Well done, young men - bless you, love & peace to you!

[@abbynormal4740]

It's also pretty gratifying to witness the affirmation that several generations of us "old farts" had a plethora of *really, truly, original, awesome, transformative, timeless kick-butt* music!!! :-)

[@connieholloway2594]

Please listen to Patsy Cline's Crazy and KD Lang's Crying. Love watching you!

[@cleoldbagtraallsorts3380]

K.D Lang's "Constant Craving" would be good.

[@deanandrea3898]

Or maybe kd lang's hallelujah! Also awesome!

[@suemontgomery7375]

Connie Holloway Crazy. If Willie Nelson had done nothing else in his life but write that one song, he would still be legendary.

[@connieholloway2594]

@@suemontgomery7375 absolutely!!

[@JC-justchillin]

Excellent suggestions for Women Wednesday. And KD Langs' version of Hallelujah is mind blowing!

[@nonovyoubiz6906]

Music is your passion. You have an old soul. That's not a bad thing. Never forget that! Explore Ella, Marvin, Aretha, Stevie, Etta, Smokey....the list goes on. Always...never lose your passion.

[@123ggg555]

This song has moved me many times, but not as much as this. . . his feeling it. . .linking souls

[@alyb6166]

My mum went out every week, and dad looked after us kids. He turned up the record player and we sang and danced to this. Still know all the words!

[@jasongilbert2379]

The Buddy Holly crash is 4 miles north of my house in Clear Lake Iowa...They have a week long winterfest concert dedicated to the 3 that died in the plane crash

[@patriciamorgan6545]

Cool to know!

[@meecob]

More than 3

[@beckysmuck8771]

We have family in Clear Lake Iowa. Went to the Music Hall the last visit there. Everyone should experience it. The signatures in the room right off the stage on the walls... Goosebumps! Cool place!

[@patriciaadams4727]

Hi there Clearlake person! My mom grew up in Clearlake and I spent a great summer there when I was 13 which was I don’t know early 60s trying to remember the exact date anyway I loved Clearlake I was born in Mercy Hospital in Mason city and I understand that the plane crashed behind the hospital? Is that correct?I’ve always related to the song from music man that was supposedly about Mason city. Wow Clearlake! The band shell!

[@jamiefries4427]

This may be my favorite thing I've ever seen on the internet. It's the first time the song took over and I missed most of your reaction. Because I wa in 1989, in a fraternity house in North Carolina. Thank you for enjoying old and new. You young men give me hope...and lord knows we all need that right now

[@pennywinchester9320]

Here's a couple to try: 1. "Groove is in the Heart" by Deee-Lite 2. "Debaser" by the Pixies 3. "September" by Earth, Wind and Fire 4. "My Name is Mud" by Primus

[@barbieb726]

The only one I know here Penny in your list is EWF will have to check out the others. Thanks for posting Penny

[@dee6299]

The Pixies!

[@LadyFalcon17]

They do Where Is My Mind? in one of their videos.

[@fiona9443]

I believe Don said the song was about Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, who all passed away when their plane crashed. That day was the day, "the music died".

[@angrybunnies9664]

My dad put this on his record player one time when I was very little and we started jamming. I didn't know it was a sad song until I was 14. It is still one of my happiest days of my life

[@sylviaadams3456]

My grandson who is 18 after seeing Bohemian Rhapsody now listed to only music from my era. He takes me to the doctor a lot and we sing these songs all the way there and back. He knows every word to this song, I know the chorus. I love teaching him about every artist that comes on Spotify. He en.joys learning about them too.

[@raven2795]

On February 3, 1959 america lost three awesome musicians. This song memorializes that event.

[@patriciamorgan6545]

This song came out in 1971. At the time, to get AM radio airplay, songs had to come in at 3 minutes and small change. This one broke the mold: the single seemed Really long at over 4 minutes! The album version was over 8 minutes; this version later got lots of FM airplay.

[@karlapeterson642]

Oh Yes! So glad you did this one, Timothy!!! 💕 A favorite of everyone, sung loudly at parties (also known as keggers back then). Another would be "Hey Jude" by the Beatles. Thank you!!

[@lyndi9082]

Fabulous song about how America changed as Feb 3 1959 was sadly, the day the music died. Three musicians died in a plane crash in Iowa storm, Buddy Holly (That'll Be the Day), Ritchie Valens (La Bamba) and The Big Bopper (Chantilly Lace). Buddy Holly was a huge influence to the Beatles, Rolling Stones, etc. Paul McCartney owns the music rights. Great song with a lot of history ♥ Thanks so much for adding this to your playlist!

[@khamjo]

My mom, who passed away last June, put this album on every Saturday morning when I was a kid, and we would do our chores and dance. I’m so glad you did this one. It means a lot to me.

[@CtinaVideo]

This is classic. It's covered by TONS of guitarists who set out to play bars & college towns. Awesome sing along...

[@juliemccann8045]

I’m 67 and still remember every word. Love reading what it was about. Classic. ❤️

[@diane4154]

Another good long story song is Alice's Restaurant by Arlo Guthrie.

[@5u35an]

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[@soundacious]

Hands up, who keeps looking at the picture of Dylan and shaking their head? REALLY fun video, though! Keep it up!

[@kne922]

Yup that’s the first thing I noticed 😂 Not his fault though

[@jenniferd2875]

Dylan was the Jester

[@angelav4568]

Look up all the meanings behind the lyrics...it's insane how much musical history and history he alludes to.

[@patriciaterstenyak3303]

This is a start: www.whrc-wi.org/americanpie.htm

[@Kathy91468]

This song was about the death of Buddy Holly and there are references to Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones. It's one of those songs that you can find out what the lyrics mean.

[@deannacreole7957]

Kathleen Boutilier the first verse maybe influenced but Don Maclean has been quoted as saying ‘’American Pie is NOT about Buddy Holly it’s about America. The loss of American innocence’’.

[@hudsonsteele1674]

Elvis, Bob Dylan, The Byrds, Janice Jopplin, and the list goes on and on . Here's the explanation... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKS9d5yDpJ2Hf8U

[@yorkiemom6144]

According to the man himself...the song meant he never had to work again!

[@jayfreese8686]

What this song is about is before my time. What I remember most about this song though is my mother's reaction. She would smile, turn it up and then cry.

[@sarge1231]

It is an anthem to the 60's with many sybolic references, some well known, others still debated. The references to Buddy Holly, Richard Valens and the Big Bopper are well recognized, but has references to many events that were the chaos of the 60's including, the Beatles, Byrds, I think Janis Joplen and others. References are so debated till even 30-40 years later Don Mclean was still being asked the meaning. He once said, it means he never has to work again if he does not want to. In any case, it was poetry in song, and it was unbelievable how much airplay this song got at the time. Most tend to agree the birth of the song was the plane crash, which occoured while Don Mclean had a paper route. It was, and is a masterpiece in recording history.

[@susanchurchill666]

Go back nearly 50 years. I had just finished school and had my first job. My sister and I spent a small fortune playing this on the jukebox. I bought it on vinyl,; an EP with Empty Chairs on the other side. Also loved his song, Vincent. Such memories. Thanks TwinsthenewTrend.

[@eljanjo]

The good oul’ boys were drinking whiskey and rye singing this will be the day that I die.. because it was the day that Buddy Holly died and he had sung “that’ll be the day (that I die)”

[@gabrieleghut1344]

I forgot about this. Thx 🙋‍♀️

[@patriciamorgan6545]

And I somehow never made the connection. Ditto on the thanks!

[@joannemactaggart7889]

I just found you - or you found me discovering The Righteous Brothers. I've been watching for 2 hours straight. I'm a Dr of psychology and medicine quarantined and retired from my career with young people. Music IS the language of ALL humans. What and HOW you have put yourselves out there - in the common space - is THE MOST REMARKABLE act of courage, both vulnerable and strong. You remind me of what it felt like to be in the room with the ALIVEness - when we find something new TOGETHER. AWE. THANK YOU❣️

[@jmannnb5755]

The day the music died is referring to the plane crash in which buddy holly, the big bopper, and ritchie valenz were killed. Three of the biggest Rock n Roll superstars of the 50's whose fame was just starting to blow up around the world.

[@jayviviano109]

Nice! Don McLean also did beautiful moving song titled "Vincent". #TupacShakur was moved personally by it as a kid. Throughout his life he always said it was one of his favorite songs. It actually inspired him in some of his own writings. Next time you get around to it he might want to check out Don McLeans "Vincent".

[@annb9422]

That is not a photo of Don McClean. It is Bob Dylan but I like your reaction.🙂👍

[@margiegenx]

Ahh brings me to my childhood. Know every word. 47 today. Good song to listen to before end of the day. This song would be great to dissect in a college class. So much history.

[@proudmomofbug]

I heard this song for the first time when I was about 13. Used to listen to "oldies" radio with my dad (this was in the 90s). Had no idea what it was about til years later, but I listened to the radio on my own just hoping to hear this song again, and cranked it every time it came on. The journey this song takes you on is beautiful. Still love it, and love seeing someone be introduced to it. You don't have to know the references in a song to "get" it. That's the beauty of music, it's about whatever it means to you. That's clear in the videos you make. Great vid as always!

[@clauditamel]

The first time a I listen this song I was just a girl of 9 years old. I did not understand the lyrics and the references to society and musical references. But the idea of a world without music and the music itself of the song brought me to tears. When I grow up it was a complete new experiences understanding the musical references and the sutile and at the same time direct descripction of society. It is one of my favorites songs.

[@sarahgarrett8192]

I’d like to see a reaction to Sade’s Smooth Operator. She’s a British singer who was born in Nigeria.

[@mrswebster9847]

YAAAAAASSSS

[@deepfreezevideo]

I want them to check out Sade and then check out the luscious Miss Chaka Khan.

[@cherieir1749]

good one!!

[@KraftyCdn]

love love this song..it was one of my fathers favourites so i grew up listening to it ;) The phrase he repeats "the day the music died" refers to the plane crash in 1959 that killed early rock and roll performers Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens

[@ennui51stam50]

You two brothers are wonderful. I have to tell you I am a 70 year old woman, who doesn't quite understand all you say. Your reactions are glorious. The picture you have up is of Bob Dylan and I cannot find that you have listened to him. He is an absolute must. Difficult to say which one. There are too many but 'A hard rain is a-gonna fall' is as good as it gets.

[@jasonyoung7705]

Maybe its just me, but when Roy Orbison passed, the Travelling Wilbury's should have called up Don Mclean. Who else?

[@jessreed1969]

I saw Don McLean in concert in 1986. I got His Autograph!!

[@Bunny_Mellon_B]

Omg! Me too! In Pittsburgh! I was 16!

[@dgeneric7518]

I've heard this song during every emotion I've ever felt... Sorrow, silly, longing, laughter, happy and sadness and anger all alike. What a song.

[@lauriebrown2532]

This song always causes me to have chills. Love it. Yet one more song from my youth.

[@harlanyarin6807]

How about "Vincent (Starry, Starry Night". Another good song of Don McLean.

[@patriciamorgan6545]

Oh, yes! If that doesn't bring a year or two, nothing will. (Barring 'Alone Again, Naturally', of course, which would bring a flood.)

[@cleoldbagtraallsorts3380]

I can't listen to it without crying my eyes out.

[@MusicallySpontaneous]

I listened to my parents' "Best of McLean" album so many times as a kid that to this day I still always sing the beginning line "Starry, starry night..." at the end of American Pie because that was the next track and I halfway expect to hear it right after.

[@christineyacono977]

Yes, please do it

[@lalaj3636]

@@MusicallySpontaneous Me too!

[@freespirit5731]

You should listen and react to Vincent by Don Mclean its amazing .... Its all about the artist vincent Van Gogh its such a beautiful song one of my favourites :)

[@mikesgirl8304]

One of the greatest songs ever written, brings me to tears every time

[@lizkasapos5605]

Loved Don McLean from the very beginning. In England in the 70’s Don McLean sang this live on a TV show. I can remember crying listening to him sing this amazing song. Unforgettable.

[@Raevyn76]

The Day the music Died refers to the plane crash in February 3rd, 1959 that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper (Peggy Sue, La Bamba, and Chantilly Lace would be good ones to react to). Love the song. Good reaction!

[@alainnarobles4781]

Definitely agree, I remember when they talked and celebrated it as a tribute every year on VH1.

[@deec7124]

Check out Roy Orbison - In Dreams, Only the Lonely, Pretty Woman or You Got It

[@lindaellis2265]

Dee Cadigan Yes, any Roy Orbison except “Crying”. Sweet Dreams, Baby, Only the Lonely, skip Pretty Woman. If you want to listen to “Crying”, kd Lang does it best.

[@onemanfran]

You got it is incredible...the way the melody builds up...his pure croon weaving in and out...perfection

[@tonyathomas9540]

Dee Cadigan yes!!!!!

[@AstroXeno]

Back in the day classic rock and album rock radio stations used to occasionally run specials counting down the greatest rock songs of all time, and it was always this song or Hey Jude that finished at #1

[@LJMcGuireDesign]

It's fun to see a young man discover this classic. There are lots of references to other songs and events in the lyrics that you would probably miss not being around in the 70s. (Like the reference to the Byrds and their song "Eight Miles High" -- another plumb!) Congrats on choosing to look around and see what music happened in the past -- it's a huge world of discovery. Here's a suggestion for a genre you might not have heard of - Progressive Rock ("prog") -- rock music played with the jazz mentality of improv. I'd suggest an epic thing called "Karn Evil 9 - First Impression Part 2" - by Emerson, Lake and Palmer. It will rearrange your eardrums. (Most impressive thing is it's all done by just 3 guys.) Cheers and keep discovering! -- from an old 70s chick!

[@axltyler]

The lyrics are heavy of allegory. Every turn of phrase is a symbolic reference to something else. It's like a riddle trying to figure who he's referencing. There's multiple choice answers and none of them are wrong!

[@marieshade6291]

Yes American Pie. An old classic. Glad to see you enjoying that☺️

[@bettytindle5930]

My favorite song. Brings back memories of me and my dad. He was on strike and had started delivering papers to make some money. He would take me along on weekends. I loved going too! I was about 12 years old. Alone Again Naturally, Claire, by Gilbert O'Sullivan and Mr. Bojangles by Sammy Davis, Jr. were popular then. Every time I hear these songs I think of me and my dad delivering papers in the dead of winter in Butte, Montana. Pretty sure that is why he took me, so I could get out of the truck and run up to a house to throw the paper. :) When we were done we would stop at an all-night cafe. He ordered coffee and I ordered hot chocolate. Thanks for the memories guys, means a lot as my dad is no longer around. Miss him.

[@GarfeimaoTheOneRing]

Since this song references 3 musicians died in a plane crash, you might want to find Buddy Holly's Peggy Sue, Richie Valen's La Bamba, and Chantilly Lace by the Big Bopper