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Only a fraction of a fraction of a fraction of songs make an impact, fewer are able to sustain that impact for decades, and even fewer are capable of achieving such a feat while also boasting an eight-and-a-half-length runtime. minutes. Enter Don McLean’s “American Pie,” an epic staple of folk rock and Americana music.
A true cultural touchstone, the oft-debated lyrics of “American Pie” address everything from the loss of innocence to rock 'n' roll attitudes and, yes, America itself. In this episode of The story behind the songMcLean joins host Peter Csathy to chat about the song's origins, why it took 10 years to complete and its monumental legacy.
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