FIRST TIME HEARING Don McLean - American Pie REACTION

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[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@CtinaVideo]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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".

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@juliemccann8045]

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

[@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

[@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 🤣

[@ThatLynnGirl]

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

[@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".

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@Beecozz7]

That picture is Bob Dylan!!! LOL I appreciate how you feel the lyrics and music!!! This song is American music history! #DonMcLean is an American poet, like Bob Dylan. #classic

[@jessreed1969]

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

[@Bunny_Mellon_B]

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

[@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".

[@mikesgirl8304]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@aragrigorian4621]

Some theories say that "Father and Son and the Holy Ghost" near the end of the song refer to John F Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

[@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.

[@123ggg555]

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

[@nrgltwrkr2225]

Poetry so deep and multi-layered in its meaning, complimented by amazing rock and roll. A true classic. It took me many listenings and research to come to an understanding of just how deep these lyrics are.

[@diane4154]

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

[@5u35an]

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[@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.

[@raven2795]

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

[@Badkittyy1969]

Look into the meaning behind the lyrics, is amazing all the musicians he is referring to. Great song and love that you guys are so open to all different sorts of music. Love watching you

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@lauriebrown2532]

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

[@marieshade6291]

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

[@GorillaMansoon]

I love this song. Used to listen to it all the time as a kid. Weird thing about the video you're watching is it has a picture of Bob Dylan instead a picture of Don McLean.

[@tammykeefer3713]

This song was about the deaths of Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, and The Big Bopper in a plane crash together. They were some of the biggest artists of their day. All artists you should check out. Buddy Holly - Peggy Sue, Ritchie Valens - La Bamba, The Big Bopper - Chantilly Lace.

[@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❣️

[@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 :)

[@fizzypop1249]

Watching you listening to all these different songs is making me actually listen properly to all the words. I can’t believe how much I miss cos I’m just humming along to the tune. So thank you for these videos. 🤓

[@marysella3836]

I was in 4th grade and my best friend Didi invited me over to listen to this. I sat on the floor and gazed at the big thumb painted in red white and blue the first time I heard this.

[@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.

[@jasonyoung7705]

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

[@brandeiszaklan9863]

The artist shown in the picture for that song is: Bob Dylan. You should listen to his song "Hurricane."

[@krystanabors6797]

I took a class on this song. Lots of symbolism and direct references. Buddy holly !

[@lynette.]

Seeing you react to this track is so joyful Thank you.

[@joanneriggins3538]

There is a whole history of music in that song...

[@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!!!!!

[@sherriparra6751]

🎸🎸🎧🎶🎶✌️Chevy to the levy💃💃👌🏼 has so much meaning... deep

[@singlaurencopley]

Can't tell you how I am enjoying seeing you enjoying all these songs! Love it....maybe you'll understand why so many older people keep on saying how good the music was back in the day....:)

[@lisatarr3528]

I memorized this song when it came out and can still sing every word!

[@hudsonsteele1674]

This song tells many stories that would only be obvious to those who lived through all the music and bands referenced in the song. Even picking up pieces along the first few years afterward, I finally had to listen to Don McLean's explanation of the song, here on KZbin, to understand all the lyrics. Edit: here it is... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKS9d5yDpJ2Hf8U

[@Me-wk3ix]

I'm addicted to your channel, it's so fun watching your reactions!

[@traceythompson1092]

If you listened to AOR radio in the '70s and heard this song at night...you knew the DJ needed a bathroom break. Ahhh good times 😃

[@anmarievolante4438]

You still need to try Charlie Daniels “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”! Great storytelling song!

[@Katy32344]

He was lookin' for a soul to steal... RIP Charlie Daniels

[@contentment50]

A must ..I saw Charlie Daniels live it was amazing

[@jojosfunkythreads]

There’s a lot to learn from this song. It’s packed with music history. Keep on learning.

[@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.

[@annmarie1889]

This have been my favorite song every since I was a little kid listening to it plus dozens of other songs on my portable record player of a bunch of 45s

[@brkaz5864]

So much of my youth encapsulated in one of the greatest musical anthems ever written, recorded.

[@Dejhanira75]

I am so impressed with these guys! They are so open to listen to other types of music. What is sooo cool is that they enjoy it, they get it! I have found more pages where you can watch people's reactions to (new to them) songs, guess it's a trend. Thank you SO very much for doing this! I hope these guys inspire other kids and people to give other genres a chance. Keep up the good work!!! :)

[@matthewrobinson9558]

Every line in the verses are references to rock music artists of the late 60's. The day the music died was about the plane crash that killed Buddy Holley, Richie Valens,and the Big Bopper.

[@jennyburns787]

Excellent tune - RIP to all the great musicians we’ve lost too early. Classic, enjoyed your reaction.

[@lamp8112]

BBC News on line has an article entitled "What do American Pie Lyrics Mean?" It gives a pretty good explanation. There is a lot of speculation and McLean would not say, but this article is based on McLeans's original notes he took as he was writing the song. These notes just went up for sale in 2015. It's a pretty good article but not totally the whole story.

[@contentment50]

Great song! I would love your reaction to Inagadadavida by Iron Butterfly a rock classic with an incredible drum solo!

[@nanceadler1017]

I love when you tapped your heart when he sang “can music save your mortal soul” and smiled. Absolutely it can.

[@dianavillalpando3913]

Music has no boundaries! It touches everyone! Your embrace looking outside of the box to listen to all genres is so awesome! You are bringing our greatest memories back to life. Thank you!

[@j.darrel517]

Could you try Peter Frampton, do you feel like I do. It was from somewhere in the 1970's. And I think it was one of the earlier songs that used a wah-wah pedal it was really amazing back then and still really cool

[@mizkit3243]

Frampton Live is one of the best albums of all time

[@barbaramatthews4735]

I was a little girl in the 1970's. I remember the song back then, but I was too young to understand. It was a catchy tune.

[@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.

[@ellenkudlicki6720]

Just FYI the "Day the Music Died" references when The Big Bopper, Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens died in a plane crash on the way to a one night show. Back at the time they were on the verge of being the next big thing. Ritchie Valens and Buddy Holly's lives have both been made into movies. I have a Buddy Holly album that was given away free with a car my parents bought in Odessa Texas back in the late 50's.

[@laurajohnwoodwood967]

You should find out all the artists and their songs that are referenced in this song and listen to them. I enjoy your reaction but also wish you talked about what you learned about the artist and the song . Never let the music die

[@BobSullivanAKABuffy]

We sang this in 5th grade concert (almost 50 yrs ago).

[@LadyFalcon17]

I did too! (About 25 years ago)

[@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.

[@lorijohnston4311]

I love so much how open you are to different types of music. You truly understand and appreciate how music defines us and unites us. Thank you so much for that!

[@myahkemp9501]

Next do "Highwayman" by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson

[@heatherkiser90]

Johnny Cash - Man in Black or Folsom Prison Blues

[@_msthings_]

I think actually Waylon Jennings was supposed to be on that plane with them and opted to drive at the last minute.

[@jimhsfbay]

Now go watch the Weird Al parody video! It’s hilarious. Oh my my, this here Anakin guy May be Vader someday later - now he's just a small fry And he left his home and kissed his mommy goodbye Sayin' "Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi" "Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi"

[@simirasnannie]

Y’all should try to get a copy of this song with all the meanings. It’s a history lesson for sure. I grew up in this era. Love you and your brother!! I’m 64 and with all the unrest and divisions you 2 give me hope! God bless you and your family! I know your mama taught you good stuff. All the best to you!! Peace!!

[@paulmowery4100]

I'm in my mid-late 60's. This song came out about the time I graduated from High School. Then reality hit smack in the face....got drafted and sent to Nam

[@fairboxie]

I love this channel so much. It's been years since I've really listened to any of these songs with any intention and experiencing you guys discover them has me rediscovering them right along with you. Keep it up!

[@careygrandon7496]

I enjoy watching you discovering music. You would fit right in to my family! Ok, so what if I am a 50 year old white woman. I grew up sitting around a table of musicians and music lovers fighting over who could play their favorite song first. We were honest when we weren’t “feeling it” too (great drums, shitty lyrics, etc). Anywho, would love to hear some of your favs!

[@cynhanrahan4012]

I sang along, remembered every word. I had this vinyl when I was a kid, and it's in my digital now. Great choice!

[@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.

[@robertaclark6079]

The history of popular music from the 1950's to about 1970... in 8 minutes.