Everyday
Jim Croce & Don McLean Lyrics

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Everyday, it's a gettin' closer,
Goin' faster than a roller coaster,
Love like yours will surely come my way, (hey, hey, hey)

Everyday, it's a gettin' faster,
Everyone says go ahead and ask her,
Love like yours will surely come my way, (hey, hey, hey)

Everyday seems a little longer,
Every way, love's a little stronger,
Come what may, do you ever long for
True love from me?

Everyday, it's a gettin' closer,
Goin' faster than a roller coaster,
Love like yours will surely come my way, (hey, hey, hey)

Everyday, it's a gettin' faster,
Everyone says go ahead and ask her,
Love like yours will surely c]ome my way, (hey, hey, hey)

Everyday seems a little longer,
Every way, love's a little stronger,
Come what may, do you ever long for
True love from me?

Everyday, it's a gettin' closer,
Goin' faster than a roller coaster,

Love like yours will surely come my way, (hey, hey, hey)
Love like yours will surely come my way.

Overall Meaning

The song "Everyday" by Jim Croce & Don McLean describes the feeling of being in love and waiting for that special someone to reciprocate those feelings. The chorus repeats the same lines of "Everyday, it's a getting closer / Going faster than a roller coaster / Love like yours will surely come my way." This illustrates the idea that the person believes that the love they desire is getting closer to them, and that their emotions are increasing at a rapid pace.

The verses also reflect this idea of longing for someone and the challenges that come with it. "Everyday seems a little longer / Every way, love's a little stronger" shows that time feels like it is moving slowly without the person they love, but their feelings for them are only growing stronger. The line "come what may, do you ever long for true love from me?" depicts the person's desperation for the other person to feel the same love they do.

Overall, the song is a commentary on the emotional roller coaster of waiting for love and hoping that it will eventually be reciprocated.

Line by Line Meaning

Everyday, it's a gettin' closer,
With each passing day, my chances of finding true love grows nearer.

Goin' faster than a roller coaster,
The pace of life is quickening, things are happening at a rapid rate.

Love like yours will surely come my way, (hey, hey, hey)
I have faith that I will find someone who loves me as much as you do.

Everyday, it's a gettin' faster,
The rapid pace of life is only accelerating, making things even more urgent.

Everyone says go ahead and ask her,
Others are encouraging me to take the risk and pursue the person I'm interested in.

Everyday seems a little longer,
Despite the quick pace of life, each day seems to drag by.

Every way, love's a little stronger,
My love for this person grows stronger with each passing moment.

Come what may, do you ever long for True love from me?
Regardless of what happens in the future, do you ever feel a longing for me and the love we share?

Love like yours will surely come my way, (hey, hey, hey)
I remain confident that the type of love we share is out there waiting for me to find it.

Love like yours will surely come my way.
I am convinced that the love I'm looking for is just around the corner.

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Buddy Holly, Norman Petty

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@orangeasphalt741

2y↑1.4K

When I was a little kid, my Dad would play this for me countless times because he knew how much I loved this song.
So when he passed away, after a three year battle of A.L.S.😢
I wrote a parody of this song as a tribute to my late father.

VERSE 1

Long long time ago,
I can still remember how his music used to make us smile.
A 1959 born man,
thought he had a long lifespan,
and we could all be together for a while.
But 2016 made us shiver, for his right leg began to quiver,
it got worse with each step, he couldn’t take one more step.
He wrote software he could upload, used computers, and advanced codes,
and now sun’s set on his road, we call it his ORANGE ASPHALT.

Oh my my Stephen was a smart guy,
he has been here, for 60 years, now he says his good-byes,
he’s in Heaven, that’s where today he resides,
saying one day you’ll be by my side, one day you’ll be by my side.

VERSE 2

Did you know he met a girl,
at university where his life unfurled, for she you see was his future love.
Their relationship began as friends of course,
despite flaws love’s a greater force,
and yes they were both blessed by the lord above.
Oh
he purposed and became engaged, and their requested marriage was arranged,
they were the best of husbands and wives, it was the best day of their lives.
They had 3 great kids who they both adore, and one married a man of Canadian lore,
but sadly the great wedding wasn’t before our man Stephen’s ORANGE ASPHALT.

I started singing
My my Stephen was smart guy,
he has been here, for 60 years, now he says his good-byes,
he’s in Heaven, that’s where today he resides’
saying one day you’ll be by my side, one day you’ll be by my side.

VERSE 3

Now for decades music was a loved thing, he cherished with his beloved siblings, and wow what a very merry group they were.
Yes
their loving parents were so filled with joy, they were deeply proud of their girls and their boys, it was an extraordinary concert yes sir.
Well
he passed his great love for the art, to his 3 kids he loved with all his heart, he entertained them with his gift, and their spirits he did lift.
Yeah
on his great guitar he was indeed a bliss, and he truly was a musical artist,
his musical hands will sorely be missed, oh yes after his ORANGE ASPHALT.

We started singing
My my Stephen was a smart guy,
he has been here for 60 years, now he says his good-byes,
he’s in Heaven, that’s where today he resides’
saying one day you’ll be by my side, one day you’ll be by my side.

VERSE 4

Destination visitation anticipation for vacation, he loved one spot in this whole nation.
Yes up in York Maine was a sensation, at his vast family’s cabin’s location, his thing was nature hiking exploration.
Oh
Bar Harbor, and Jordon Pond, and Mount Cadillac, Black woods and beyond, on the island he loved it all, Mount Desert Island it is called.
Yes
Steve loved the state of Maine the very best, yes his favorite in the hemisphere of the west,
Maine mourns the loss of one of it’s guests, oh yes after Steve’s ORANGE ASPHALT

Maine started singing
My my Stephen was a smart guy,
he has been here for 60 years, now he says his good-byes,
he’s in Heaven, that’s where today he resides,
saying one day you’ll be by my side, one day you’ll be by my side.

VERSE 5

Oh this song’s title I’ll explain what that is, it’s long story but it goes something like this, it all started with a video game.
It has a
total of 30 levels it’s true, and we advanced to the level 22, and yes orange asphalt is that level’s given name.
Because
you control a motorcycle, on a sunset lit road for a while, Stephen took that level to heart, I guess that was his favorite part.
Because
ever since then he asked from morning to 9, may I name this after, favorite level of mine,
we will treasure late Steve’s famous line, “Can I call this ORANGE ASPHALT?”.

He’s probably singing
My my Stephen was a smart guy,
he has been here for 60 years, now he says his good-byes,
he’s in Heaven, that’s where today he resides,
saying one day you’ll be by my side, one day you’ll be by my side.

VERSE 6

We already missed Stephen yes, when he had been cursed with A.L.S., we miss the man he used to be.
We took the task to help our man, in any possible way we can, the bad illness proceeded unfortunately.
On July 10 2019, his fate we feared had been seen, and zero words were spoken, the hearts of us were broken.
And the level Steve admired best, I took to my heart cross my chest,
I named the song you know the rest, Steve may call it ORANGE ASPHALT.

And I was singing….
My my Stephen was a smart guy,
he has been here for 60 years, now he says his good-byes,
he’s in Heaven, that’s where today he resides,
saying one day you’ll be by my side, one day you’ll be by my side.

FINALE

We were singing….
My my Stephen was a smart guy,
he has been here for 60 years, now he says his good-byes,
he’s in Heaven, that’s where today he resides,
saying one you’ll be by my side.

@jimmon1000

2y↑86

The song has nostalgic themes,[20] stretching from the late 1950s until late 1969 or 1970. Except to acknowledge that he first learned about Buddy Holly's death on February 3, 1959 – McLean was age 13 – when he was folding newspapers for his paper route on the morning of February 4, 1959 (hence the line "February made me shiver/with every paper I'd deliver"), McLean has generally avoided responding to direct questions about the song's lyrics; he has said: "They're beyond analysis. They're poetry."[21] He also stated in an editorial published in 2009, on the 50th anniversary of the crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson (who are alluded to in the final verse in a comparison with the Christian Holy Trinity), that writing the first verse of the song exorcised his long-running grief over Holly's death and that he considers the song to be "a big song ... that summed up the world known as America".[22] McLean dedicated the American Pie album to Holly.

Some commentators have identified the song as outlining the darkening of cultural mood, as over time the cultural vanguard passed from Pete Seeger and Joan Baez (the "King and Queen" of folk music), then from Elvis Presley (known as "the King" of Rock and Roll), to Bob Dylan ("the Jester" – who wore a jacket similar to that worn by cultural icon James Dean, was known as "the voice of his generation" ("a voice that came from you and me"),[23] and whose motorcycle accident ("in a cast") left him in reclusion for many years, recording in studios rather than touring ("on the sidelines"), to The Beatles (John Lennon, punned with Lenin, and "the Quartet" – although McLean has stated the Quartet is a reference to other people[6]), to The Byrds (who wrote one of the first psychedelic rock songs, "Eight Miles High", and then "fell fast" – the song was banned, one of the group entered rehabilitation (known colloquially as a "fallout shelter"), and shortly after, the group declined as it lost members, changed genres, and alienated fans), to The Rolling Stones (who released Jumpin' Jack Flash and Their Satanic Majesties Request ("Jack Flash", "Satan", "The Devil"), and used Hells Angels – "Angels born in Hell" – as event security, with fatal consequences, bringing the 1960s to a violent end[24]), and to Janis Joplin (the "girl who sang the blues" but just "turned away" – she died of a heroin overdose the following year).

It has also been speculated that the song contains numerous references to post-World War II American political events, such as the assassination of John F. Kennedy (known casually as "Jack") and subsequent killing of his assassin (whose courtroom trial obviously ended as a result ("adjourned"),[25] the Cuban Missile Crisis ("Jack be nimble, Jack be quick"),[26] the murders of civil rights workers Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner,[27] and elements of culture such as sock hops ("kicking off shoes" to dance, preventing damage to the varnished floor), cruising with a pickup truck,[25][28] the rise of the political protest song ("a voice that came from you and me"), drugs and the Counterculture, the Manson Family's and murders in the "summer swelter" of 1969 (the Beatles' song "Helter Skelter") and much more.[6]

Many additional and alternative interpretations have also been proposed.

For example, Bob Dylan's first performance in Great Britain was also at a pub called "The King and Queen", and he also appeared more literally "on the sidelines in a (the) cast" – as one of many stars at the back far right of the cover art of the Beatles' album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band ("the Sergeants played a marching tune").[26]

The song title itself is a reference to apple pie, an unofficial symbol of the United States and one of its signature comfort foods,[29] as seen in the popular expression "As American as apple pie".[30] By the twentieth century, this had become a symbol of American prosperity and national pride.[30]

When asked what "American Pie" meant, McLean jokingly replied, "It means I don't ever have to work again if I don't want to."[31] Later, he stated, "You will find many interpretations of my lyrics but none of them by me ... Sorry to leave you all on your own like this but long ago I realized that songwriters should make their statements and move on, maintaining a dignified silence."[32] He also commented on the popularity of his music, "I didn't write songs that were just catchy, but with a point of view, or songs about the environment."

In February 2015, however, McLean announced he would reveal the meaning of the lyrics to the song when the original manuscript went for auction in New York City, in April 2015.[33] The lyrics and notes were auctioned on April 7, and sold for $1.2 million.[34] In the sale catalogue notes, McLean revealed the meaning in the song's lyrics: "Basically in 'American Pie' things are heading in the wrong direction. ... It [life] is becoming less idyllic. I don't know whether you consider that wrong or right but it is a morality song in a sense."[35] The catalogue confirmed some of the better-known references in the song's lyrics, including mentions of Elvis Presley ("the king") and Bob Dylan ("the jester"), and confirmed that the song climaxes with a description of the death of Meredith Hunter at the Altamont Free Concert, ten years after the plane crash that killed Holly, Valens, and Richardson.[35]

Mike Mills of R.E.M. reflected: "'American Pie' just made perfect sense to me as a song and that's what impressed me the most. I could say to people this is how to write songs. When you've written at least three songs that can be considered classic that is a very high batting average and if one of those songs happens to be something that a great many people think is one of the greatest songs ever written you've not only hit the top of the mountain but you've stayed high on the mountain for a long time."[36]

All comments from YouTube:

@timothyjackson4006

10w↑515

On February 3rd 2024 it has been 65 years since that tragic day we LOST BUDDY HOLLY, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper. Yet their music still Rocks to this very DAY! Thank You Don McLean for this awesome Tribute to the entire Rock & Roll Industry. Rock On!

@finallife87

8w↑3

they would probably have died now anyway.

@Ryan15beast

8w↑9

@@finallife87maybe but it’s totally possible they could still be alive considering Donna (Ritchie’s gf) is still alive

@fooglovescats

6w↑3

oooo wee oooo i look just like buddy holly
sorry weezer fan

@aquamarinerose5405

6w↑4

@@finallife87 True, though the tragedy is that were taken from us in their prime. Buddy Holly was only 22 when the crash happened. Who knows what he would've been able to do if he had more time.

@stephenb4703

6w↑1

Still one of my all-time favorites! 🖤

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@Rajib317

49w↑3.6K

May the music never die. May we all sing together in harmony.

@aharonwsmith

49w↑22

amen and amen!

@noobfailgaming5703

48w↑30

YES! My grandads favourites. Can't believe half my music taste Is game music and the other half my grandads playlist lmao. This song is a banger >:)

@cabbey31

47w↑10

@@noobfailgaming5703 dirges in the dark!

@michaelseiber1794

43w↑15

Dude the point of the song is that the music is dead. The culture of the United States is nearly gone.

@noobfailgaming5703

42w↑2

@@michaelseiber1794 why did you ruin the nostalgia for me 😭😭😭 I knew it had a sad outlining but you didn't need to ruin my childhood

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@Jim4979

18w↑457

I met Buddy Holly in 1958. He was a fun person to hang out with for a while. Buddy enjoyed every minute of life. Today, I'm 75 and a writer. Thanks Buddy for inspiration you can do anything life! R.I.P. . . .😇

@wyattterrence8544

14w↑25

Wow, you were present for such an iconic slice of time. If you ever decide to write a memoir, count me as one of your readers 😁🙌

@Law-Enduring-Citizen

13w↑4

Great story

@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa4

13w↑5

I’d also love to read it if you write a memoir
Please tell us in the comments if that ever happens

@zerocontent6890

13w↑15

So you met him and hung out in 1958 for a while, when you were 10 years old. I'll take things that never happened for $2,000 Alex.

@cereretrop

13w↑9

So you were only nine or ten years old? How come you “hung out” with him?

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@DarraghMontgomery

6w↑71

My father died 40 minutes ago.

My Oldest memory with him was dancing to this song, that was the happiest I remember him being. The smile on his face... In his later life it was very rare that you saw him smile.

Fuck Cancer.

@DarraghMontgomery

6w↑8

The family met today in my granny's house, and we ended up sharing stories and talking about the kind of support we've gotten from people learning of his death.

I always knew he had friends from every walk of life, but there were people sending their condolences from everywhere, even retail workers in shops he frequented and chemists learned of his death and contacted us. Teachers from educational facilities he hadn't learned at in 25+ years too.

I've been placed in charge of making a playlist of music that he would have liked to play before he's cremated and this song will definitely be on it.

@MrKoma7

6w↑6

So sad…. I’m so sorry for your loss :/
It must be very hard for you…

Let those memories push you trough tuff moments

@user-hx3ex6jo6u

5w↑2

Не переживай, все когда- нибудь уйдем. Сожалею о вашей утрате.

@leviorsomething_

5w↑3

so sorry for your loss man, praying for you and your family.

@MSKMapping

5w↑2

May the Lord bless you and keep you

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@christineblanchard3843

2y↑5.1K

This was my dad's favorite song. He passed away on July 17, 2022, right after our whole family sang it too him. This is a song that is very precious to our family. 💔😢

@notmarcus17

2y↑76

Rest in peace 🙏

@christianharmon9013

2y↑59

So sorry for your loss

@IdentityCrisis1581

2y↑76

My dad used to play this on his guitar. He passed in 2018. Well will listen together in memory of our fathers and the great music they taught us.

@chuckysjelsa7078

2y↑26

Sorry for your loss 😢

@scrappy5833

2y↑23

Sorry for your loss but good choice

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@michaelmurphy1897

1y↑1.7K

One of the greatest songs ever. I was a young kid when it came out. I’m now 61 and still love hearing it

@johnnyringo2695

1y↑4

overrated

@sawyerwalraven7564

49w↑85

@@johnnyringo2695 ofc a guy with the last name "ringo" says that

@flickcentergaming680

47w↑45

I'm only 19 and this is my favorite song of all time.

@linas-oh3kq

47w

@@johnnyringo2695
Really? Jealous much? That sounds like, a personal problem to me and not a, wise one to have either. Sucks to be you!

@yuk_notkim7658

44w↑33

@@flickcentergaming680 I'm 14 and I like this song.

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@havingagr8time

13w↑261

This has been one of my favorites songs since I first heard it. I saw Don McLean live at my college campus in the mid-seventies and he obliged all of us by performing it. What a thrill!!

@Lollykayepresley

13w↑7

Wow I bet that was so cool! I am from England unfortunately lol I would have loved to have been born in America I will swop you 😅

@Gold-mu8df

10w↑1

3:05 hi k

@nolzwin

36w↑113

My little brother was killed 30 years ago today, Aug 14,1993. He sang this song solo karaoke at a big family reunion just a few weeks before that. It had always been one of my favorite songs, but it definitely hit even harder ever since. Love you and miss you Josh! Bye bye 'til I see you again!

@amcone8268

36w↑6

Sorry for your loss

@Ryan15beast

8w↑4

Sorry Man. I hope you’ll reunite with him one day.

@pokeCheck8750

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my brother a few months ago 💔

@TaaiCopetti

2y↑2.2K

The first song I learned to sing in English at 5 years old. The first song I learned to play on the guitar. The song of my life. Timeless, this gives me goosebumps and this feeling for a decade I wish I have lived in.

@thebeatlesandqueen8817

2y↑10

👍

@royboy56100

2y↑21

A monumental classic for sure!!Glad you love it too! God bless you.

@donreinke5863

2y↑20

I remember hearing American Pie for the first time in December 1971 on the old KIMN AM in Denver CO riding around in my moms brand new 72 Gran Torino. I was 13 years old.
It continued to get frequent airplay well into 1972 (although a cut-down version rather than the 8 minute plus long version), I didn't even know there was a long version for several years after it was released.
Fifty years on, I still occasionally hear it on an oldies station, its in the top 5 of my favorite pop/rock songs of all time.
I often wish there was a song like this that told the story of pop music and the culture that went along with it in the decades since, (other than Billy Joels "We didn't start the Fire")
They dont write them like that anymore (to borrow the lyrics from an 80s song)....and likely never will.

@TREKKS300

2y↑8

Plot twist she is Natasha Romanoff little sister

@georgeparsard1197

2y↑5

Classic

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@briangarrow448

52w↑2.1K

It’s April 28, 2023 and I just heard the President/Prime Minister of South Korea sang this at a official state banquet and diplomatic reception. He did the first verse and I gotta give him credit. He won over everyone in that room. Well done sir. You touched many American hearts. Thank you.

@user-po4ch3cp4q

52w↑69

Not Prime Minister. He is President

@briangarrow448

52w↑54

@@user-po4ch3cp4q Thank you for sharing this with us. Have a great weekend!

@user-rz8vx2xc1u

51w↑24

Great Yoon can make better S.Korea

@dws0828

51w↑19

Truly shows the kids how legendary this song is. put a smile on my face that’s for sure

@woans1026

51w↑9

@@user-rz8vx2xc1u 위대해서 국제호구라고 놀림을 받냐?

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@lucky5853

38w↑90

I was 20 yrs old when this became popular, immediately I was caught in by its nostalgic and haunting lyrics because I knew the meaning was tied to the tragic loss of 3 young artists and rock and roll. I'm 72 now, and I thank God for having been part of the best years, best poets and best music ,my body's old but I'm still young inside 😮.

@kevinrasey2650

Your saying this era was better at song writing than Cardi B??? Your wild… haha

@brentbox5684

10w↑65

Its timeless because its about yesterday, and every generation has its yesterday. Its a tragically beautiful life. Live it. Love you all

@danssinisterdetailingllc3069

1y↑3.6K

Not everybody knows this but this entire song is quite literally a tribute to Buddy Holly and a message to tell the world how rock and roll changed since his death this whole song was written in a bar and it is probably the best piece of music composed in a very long time

@freddyrichards878

1y↑118

Adding to the tribute, the album was written to be dedicated to Buddy Holly

@susanwagner900

1y↑59

I'm 44 and know exactly what this song is about!

@johnnielnavarro2544

1y↑23

@@susanwagner900 I would love to hear from you. Where can I contact you?

@ianrastoski3346

1y↑39

Disclaimer: this is a theory.

@billiegeorge1062

1y↑143

The song is about Buddy but its about much more then just that. Its also him telling his life of being a paperboy thinking dreaming one day becoming a performer, on up to a high school let down over a girl he had an eye out for. How music along with past events and war changed America. England invasion of music became so popular it overcame even the crown. The falling away from god from the new music misleading a nation away from pure values to do as they pleased and what felt good. Jack on the candle stick is America waking up from its demonic trance ways, maybe when its to late. It close to being prophetic looking at things in today's world.

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@SoniT

51w↑917

My dad died yesterday and this was one of his favorite songs. He had the 45 record and I have early childhood memories of him playing this record on the stero. RIP Daddy. ❤

@PoliceBlot

51w↑24

Take Care, my condolences

@MsTbony

51w↑8

❤

@rhodered5479

50w↑5

👍🤣

@im.anuragparida

50w↑10

Take care....my condolences. May your father rest in peace.

@jonesbrian8062

49w↑9

R.i.p too all good dad's that had passed 😢😢

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@donnielittlemyer8055

4w↑1

One of the greatest songs ever performed. Made the tears run. Glad I'm 65 and grew up in the best music time in history. God bless to all of you.

@dumbp2312

10w↑23

my grandfather died yesterday. he used to sing this song and he knew every word. i can’t listen to don mclean without thinking about him. i miss him so much but i know that he’s singing in heaven right now. rip papo love you ♥️🎵🙏

@hopepapernacky

47w↑502

Dude "the day the music died" has to be one of the saddest possible sentences

@juanmanumanudice8848

37w↑8

Music was never alive. People making music are alive when you listen to music you are alive but music has never been alive

@hopepapernacky

37w↑114

@@juanmanumanudice8848
It must be difficult always taking things literally

@juanmanumanudice8848

37w

Aint easy these days to not be a depressive bug like you.

@randompoigon4583

26w

@@juanmanumanudice8848 r/Iamverybadass

@joebidet698

18w↑3

⁠@@hopepapernackyit’s the best way to look at things

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@007JHS

50w↑353

This song seems to hold a special place for many people... and rightly so...
So for everyone:
May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
This traditional Irish blessing is an ancient Celtic prayer.

@jonesbrian8062

49w↑12

Someone told me that many years ago I've heard that before as a child

@linas-oh3kq

47w↑10

@007JHS
I've never heard that until now. But thank you kindly! That is beautiful and I wish the same for you as well. God bless you! 😊

@amardegan

35w↑5

Thank you man. Wishing all luck from Italy.

@donaldloehr4300

28w↑3

I'd heard this before and looked for it, but never didn't know where nor what I was really looking for. Thank you very much for bringing this to us. God's blessings be on thee as well.

@donaldloehr4300

28w↑3

Some of me English is terrible, but I hope you got my message.

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@NotRiansLuke

10w↑13

An amazing song about the loss of innocence for both an individual and a generation, the loss of morality ("I saw Satan laughing with delight") and the conversion of America to a secular society that believes only in material things and has foregone the spiritual and its Christian roots ("while the king was looking down, the jester stole His thorny crown," "the church bells all were broken," "they caught the last train for the coast," etc.). Truly inspired lyrics.

@locoluck777

11w↑32

A World without music is like a World without any Good reason to exist. This Lyrical Video is a Perfect Representation of a Truly Classic Song.

@SkylarYuedafish

11w↑2

underrated quote

@locoluck777

11w↑2

@SkylarYuedafish thank you so much for understanding the importance of that quote.

@engine3photography

2y↑658

This is easily one of the greatest songs ever written, if not the greatest. The way Don tells stories through each lyric is still impressive, despite the song being 50 years old. True masterpiece.

@guilhermehomsy674

1y↑6

Perhaps the GOAT, really. It tests the human limits of talent and creativity.

@junglestud2399

1y↑1

@@guilhermehomsy674 I totally agree.

@toastbrot_junkie9037

1y↑4

the metaphors are crazy

@danikahholdman2609

1y↑1

It’s definitely up there.

@SometimesInnocent

1y↑4

Ah, because you know and understand all the songs since the beginning of time, in all languages?
" one of the greatest songs ever written, if not the greatest " LOL

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@neeeeery

2y↑107

I'm a 35 year old bartender at a karaoke bar in Porto Alegre-Brazil.
I think last December a group of North Americans were staying in a hotel next to the bar and decided to go sing one night. One of them started singing this song which brought me a wonderful nostalgic feeling as I used to hear this song from time to time in my childhood and given a while later I never heard it again and didn't know the name and artist. I used shazam that night and I never missed this song again, and now every time I listen to it I have a smile and a tear on my face as I remember my childhood.
The guy who sang it doesn't know my name, and I don't know his, but on that magical night, we did each other really well (he with the music, me with the cocktails). Thanks for that, friend!

@lin0gf

2y↑7

que experiência linda! fico feliz que o destino tenha trazido essa música de volta aos seus ouvidos

@adolphcervati6658

2y↑6

Porto Alegre, lar de uma das três melhores bandas de Rock Nacional na minha opinião e acho que na de muita gente também, talvez até na sua né

@bklyn2shoes

18w↑30

One of the greatest Rock n Roll tunes ever written.
A 4ever classic. ❤

@sergiojacquez2277

12w↑2

Amen to that!! Brother… USA #1 🙏

@markthrower9678

5w↑5

The bit at the end where the music breaks down and then builds again brings tears to my eyes every time. Only music can inspire emotion like that and this has to be the greatest song ever written by a man writing a song about people that inspired him. It's just beautiful and i will never not love it

@bryanhoffman8441

2y↑645

I grew up listening to this song and am now in college. In my eyes, this song is the hegemony of all American music of the past 70 years. It has a certain character that makes you think about the lyrics and wrestle with its message. It speaks of America and its turbulent past. The song has the same turbulence and dies out, but the last encore of the chorus swells in emotion giving hope for a future that can give us one more verse and another. The song and America goes on. Thank you Don for such a great song! Happy Thanksgiving y’all! Enjoy yourself some pie and this American Pie today!

@ficklemoose2741

2y↑15

Im still trying to decide if its about the Vietnam War, the Buddy Valens plane crash, the JFK assassination, the Beetles, The Rolling Stones, or all of the above

@donreinke5863

2y↑15

@@ficklemoose2741 All of the above

@donreinke5863

2y↑6

Did you know that this song made such an impression that there were at least 2 "reply" songs made about it?
Roberta Flacks "Killing me softly (with his song)"..later remade by the Fugees.
Gene Cotton...Sunshine Roses.

@EuropeanQoheleth

2y↑2

It can go on alright but I hope it goes on better than it has been so far this century.

@televinv8062

2y↑1

Apparently it took 3 weeks and with crack NY studio session players to get it to sound "like I wanted it to sound".
We're all fortunate.

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@WilliamFord972

52w↑713

This is still a popular song in 2023, including college bars. I can’t believe a song this long has continued to be so popular. An absolute banger!

@justanotherposter7110

51w↑32

SOme songs are just so dang good that they should never end...American Pie is one of them.

@PKO1963

33w↑3

Ever since 1969, the Fraternal Odor of Politics 😮& CIGAR Smoke 😢
Has been stinky & in need of Housing. DAMN the Feminist Manifestos of Middle Eastern Hoochi Mamma Dancers.❤❤❤

@CristiNeagu

25w↑9

It's because, besides having a great tune, this song is packed full of Americana, of nostalgia about the times when we didn't let divisive progressive ideologies into our lives, when everyone just lived their lives and let others live theirs.

@kappa1737

24w↑3

to me a 16 year old in highschool when im feeling down

@Roble-ts6iz

21w↑4

This somg is one of the greatest of all time.

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@ellenfagan4338

19w↑24

One of the key tracks of my childhood & beyond. The ultimate "loss of innocence" song. Thanks for the glorious, moving illustrations! ✌️♥️🎶

@Benjamin-ud7vf

15w↑2

Still my favorite tracks also.. where you from?

@Mrbodur

32w↑118

This song is longer than 8 minutes but you're not bored listening and that makes this song amazing.

@user-fi5zl1vc1c

12w↑1

Buddy Holly was a Legend
Had he lived a long life he would Elvis Presley wouldn't of been the King.

@Banthisyoutube-zs6sx

The song almost didn't get released because of the 8 minute length. The suits didn't think it would do well.

@supertuesday600

It's a tour de force masterpiece!

@lizardgaming6597

2y↑391

When I was a little baby, my mom used to sing this song to me because she didn’t know any lullabies but she knew this by heart. Then I see this gets posted and it brings a tear to my eye every time.

@lorenrobertson8039

1y↑5

What a sweet memory. You had a lovely mother

@lizardgaming6597

1y↑5

I do.

@lorenrobertson8039

1y↑8

@@lizardgaming6597 you are very blessed to have her!

@johnnyringo2695

overrated

@fmchannel6208

44w↑1

I know this song when I was 14, my tenant played this song and 'Beautiful Sunday' when his presence. It's almost 50 years. Right now, most of Hong Kongers, who are fond of music from the US, have no longer lived in HK

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@christineblanchard3843

1y↑1.1K

Thank you to everyone that has responded to my comment about my dad's passing and the love of this song. I was 3 and would and can remember standing next to him singing it. It was a song that had a lot of meaning to it to me, not because of what or who it was written about, but because my dad and I would sing it together. My dad was in the Navy and then the Army and will always be y hero! Everyone has different opinions about the song but my opinion (memory) was we would sing it together so it held a special place in my heart. 💔 I am still trying to mend my broken heart.
I certainly did not mean to bring any bad feelings to anyone about this song. I have a big heart and love everyone. ✌

@danigomezz276

1y↑3

How old was he?

@soulsoudtrack8397

1y↑6

Great comment it is meaning full 👍

@joestockmanalpha

1y↑6

I am sorry you lost your dad, but at least you have beautiful memories of him, so he will always live on in your heart and will share all the good times with you. Wish you and your family the best!

@username6065

1y↑2

I sang it with my dad too. I used to love singing the part about jack sotting on a candle stick and Humpty Dumpty fell off the wall take care love. May your road be filled with much light to lead the way.

@willianvasconcelos9891

1y↑2

Oh man, I'm so sorry for your loss, may our Lord have your father's soul and, one day, should you be together again.

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@donnakowalski2622

12w↑56

February 3, 1959 💔😢

Rest in paradise, love and music...
Ritchie Valens 🙏 🎶 🎸❤
Buddy Holly 🙏 🎶❤
The Big Bopper 🙏 🎶❤

@lehec

12w↑12

And Roger Peterson, the pilot...

@Mandy-pb7vf

33w↑68

I've loved this song for years,it's so emotional and actually quite breathtaking! His choice of lyrics,music and absolute emotion he put into this song is outstanding!

@jennifercontoplianos3615

1y↑195

I'm so glad I was a teenager in the 70's, we tried to interpret this song while smoking weed. We came to the conclusion that Don had a dream/vision that was telling us not to forget music/humanity. Music is the one thing besides your faith that no one can take from you. Thanks Don - some good old lyrics and story-telling genius. Everyone knows the chorus! Your music will never die. Bless you.

@markpullman785

1y↑20

actually it is about Buddy Holly and how he and a few other musicians died in a plane crash.

@jennifercontoplianos3615

1y↑7

@@markpullman785 Thanks, I didn't identify the song to Buddy Holly. He is a legend!

@markpullman785

1y↑3

@@jennifercontoplianos3615 You're welcome

@sroevukasroevuka

50w↑3

@@markpullman785 everyone percieves music different. I percieve it as a tribute to buddy,richie, the big bopper and society at the time in general.

@ozgecko4050

48w

Not what he was saying but okay

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@ningenJMK

52w↑478

The President of South Korea brought me here.

@Billy-vo9is

48w↑8

Same😂

@IMP_ROM

48w↑13

What do you mean?

@TheRichardwd3809

48w↑13

The fall of babylon brought me here

@reginaldstacy8471

48w↑3

Must be doing a remote tour.

@user-wi3mw2jf3t

47w↑2

Me me !!!

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@evertoncaua

39w↑33

This song is extremely and deeply touching. These are such simple words, but they carry so many meanings. A true poetry that I will never get tired of hearing! Wonderful!

@dlions9068

30w↑64

You know the world is a bit broken when this legend has less than 200k followers on here. Respect to a real artist.

@jadebel7006

27w↑2

And what logical sense would it be to subscribe to a artist that hasn't released a single since 1998..if the world is broken its due to the general stup!dity of America n its public spreading it to the world through news n s0cial media

@SAGERODS250REM

27w

Totally agree with you, the person posting below you is likely a communist lol.

@dlions9068

27w↑1

The logical sense would be to show a real artist respect and support. For the algos to push it more and so more new people can find it in the future, so on and so forth. Wouldn't help if we listened to these songs on this channel so the artist gets paid in the newer ways also. Plenty of logical sense.

@michaelpayne8102

16w

@@jadebel7006Newsflash he just released a remixed and remastered Christmas Memories Album, guess you missed that. Derp

@droopy1225

52w↑338

The Korean president singing this song brought me here

@hannahpoland4267

50w↑15

It’s had me listening to this way more often lately. That was sooo sweet and human wasn’t it? I feel like nobody I showed it appreciated it as much. It made me feel so connected to humanity.

@theluckyonekohn8552

50w↑12

The internet is great an bring people together from strange places

Beautiful

@lhtyeehaw1319

49w↑2

Wait what?! I need a link to the vid!

@SunF0rever

49w

https://youtu.be/wyF3dvFRrE4

https://youtu.be/u-E6Bk-JHvo

@dhrupatel1538

49w↑1

Me too

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@sturmtiger7704

52w↑148

South Korean president sang this and thank you for the beautiful music.

So proud of my country, South Korea has come so long and thriving heroically next to the greatest country the world has ever seen (United States of America) is amazing. May USA, thrive and prosper forever! Long live the states! - much love and respect from South Korea.

진짜 우리 대통령, 한국이란 나랄를 이끄러가는 국민들이 너무 자랑스러워요. 화이팅하고, 다들 몸건강하길 바람니다!

@bama2579

52w

People in America are working overtime to destroy our country

@johnproffitt3199

51w

Thank you and God bless you, for the this president is bent on killing America 🇺🇸 again thank you

@94orosco

13w↑2

Much love and respect from California! South Korea is a beautifully strong country and I wish to visit myself one day. So happy that in a crazy world we can all still love and appreciate each other and where we come from. Nothing but good wishes for you and South Korea! ❤

@maskedninja5695

6w↑1

Respect and appreciation from Massachusetts! South Korea is an awesome country!

@Den-fr8xy

11w↑38

Just learned about the backstory of this song. Today might be the 65th anniversary of the plane wreck, but may the music never die.

@NateOnThe-Radio

11w↑4

Yup… 65 years ago on February 4th, 1959 (which was way before I was born), after performing in Clear Lake, Iowa. The band was frustrated by the conditions on the bus, they chose to travel by plane to get to their next venue in my hometown of Moorhead, Minnesota… (the only airport you could land at back in the day was in Fargo, North Dakota as that was the closest airport to Moorhead). A few miles away from the airport they took off at is where the plane crashed… KVRR’s News Director Jim Monk actually did a story where he spoke with two local musicians and a son of a pop idol

@garrettjones1270

15w↑141

Who’s here in 2024

@sirpercivalsmallcock-jones9585

13w

Well, we wouldn't be here in any other year, would we? Unless we were time travellers. Honestly, why do people keep commenting this shit?

@shaique2384

10w↑1

Present Sir!!!

@nickdaruler

10w

😢

@pbufh

9w↑3

I'm here in 2027

@paulvotaw3886

Seems unlikely. @@pbufh

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@orangeasphalt741

2y↑1.4K

@Tsch6373

2y↑61

This is a beautiful tribute to your father, he would have been so proud.
It's only been 3 years, I'm real sorry for your loss.

@orangeasphalt741

2y↑11

@@Tsch6373 Thank you for your condolences.

@LindaPerry_337

2y↑14

That's a lovely tribute to your dad. He is looking down on you, very proud and guiding you always from heaven.

@orangeasphalt741

2y↑8

@@LindaPerry_337 😊❤️

@andrewguzman2964

2y↑9

I'm so sorry, this song is wonderful god bless u

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@jamesmartin7165

2y↑283

Ahh yes the #1 greatest and meaningful song of all time (in my own opinion) was here. A piece of track with great storytelling and lyrical performance especially to the "the day the music died" part reminds me of how music changed through the years. Thank you Mr. Don McLean and your American Pie which a half-century old now. - from 🇵🇭

@05nursemeg

2y↑3

In my opinion too

@thebeatlesandqueen8817

2y↑2

Yup

@xeumach5611

2y↑1

Hello my fellow filipino brother. its rare to see filipino now adays listening to this kind of song.

@mikedavies9953

1y↑1

Don was awesome underated in my opinion , The UK also had a version of Don , he was called Gilbert O'Sullivan probably not many remember him but if not listen to Alone again naturally it's a song to appreciate

@Ron-Swanson

1y↑1

That’s not what the lyric means.

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@jalyssadanijelle

12w↑7

This was my dad's favorite song, he passed march 2023. Rest In Peace, daddy i miss you so much and nothing will ever be the same.

@terezamacneil8296

So sorry for your loss ❤

@jollyseaswan9454

26w↑11

Ive been jamming to this song since '72, glad to see a lot of younger people liking this song

@cbroz7492

2y↑192

Fifty years ago. I got into my permanent duty station at Illesheim. Germany...the day I got there, November 8th. Three Dog Night was the most played group on AFN...Beginning in December American Pie had completely taken over as Number 1...we'd listen to Kasey Kasem's shows on AFN...American Top 40 for clues to the various meanings hidden in the song...it stayed at number 1cuntil January when America's Horse With No Name bumped it out of that spot...

@lucaprotano6254

2y↑5

What a time to Be alive!!!

@nomyopinionspresentedallna4527

@eddieabbott2637

2y↑4

Wow it’s really interesting the story behind the lyrics too my dad taught me that it was about the great artists that died in the plane crash but it gave me chills. i’m 17 btw

@eddieabbott2637

2y↑3

the day the music died

@tapferer1kater34

2y↑3

How was the time over here? It would be very interesting to know for me (and some other people here probably too) how it was over here as an solider in the Cold War.

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@TwiztOndaBeat

43w↑247

I’ve been hearing this song my whole life. Todays the first time listening from front to back. What a masterpiece

@utetrahemicon

40w↑4

Thank YouTube for that... Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YouTube

@sbsjg

14w↑16

This song makes me nostalgic for a time I did not live

@bluest_blue

6w↑2

I listened to this song years ago. I found this song again today, and it brought me nearly to tears. I can't believe I had forgotten about this song for this long. Thank you. Thank you for making such a good song.

@philipleanza3

48w↑71

On this day; May 26th, 1971....Don McLean recorded his career-defining song "American Pie".....It hit the #1 spot on the USA Billboard Hot 100 in January 1972 & is one of the most successful singles in rock history.

@jimmon1000

2y↑86

@jaysmith8977

2y↑3

Excellent, I was aware of most of the meaning, .but that enlightens alot of my guesses! Lol thx for your knowledge on this . It's more than just a great great epic musical wonder!

@mercedesk511

2y↑2

Thank you for writing this comment!

@christopherscott1336

1y↑2

Excellent analysis! Thank you for your contribution

@lunzie01

1y↑1

There are also references to Marty Robbins's song "A White Sport Coat And A Pink Carnation", and the TV show "Lost in Space". Excellent analysis, jim monroe. (I remember the constant intense analyses of these lyrics when the song was first released: numerous articles were written and everyone had an opinion.) 🙂

@outrightgeneric

@@christopherscott1336 he copied the entire thing from Wikipedia. 😅 Notice the [source] after every few sentences.

@BeRadG5563

7w↑2

Blessed that my nana had good music taste always riding around with her and my mom impacted my taste of music in a big way

@richarddeal538

4w↑1

Actually well put together.. I remember when it first aired on fm radio stations back in the day,,, good times indeed.

@_Rena

2y↑373

What a beautiful piece of music! Hats off to Don McLean!

@ronkennington3157

2y↑1

yes and Buddy Holly

@rickastleygaming119

1y↑2

Someone give him 69 likes

@Kupsalie

This track was written about a an aeroplane crash in the 60s I think that none other Mr Elvis avoided! Orchestrated by white so called right wing conservative Christian extremists, a life is a life!!!!!!!!!!

@johnnyringo2695

1y↑1

overrated

@Kupsalie

Ah that much is true! Mr McLean's track was definitely not overrated at all.

I guess it goes on & on, that what Good Visionary and meaningful Music can do as Time goes by etc? That's what it does, it never dies!!!!!!!

Yet it is also very true many have fallen by the wayside hence, for quite simply expressing their Music, ideas or feelings, which was not acceptable to some who made them pay the ultimate sacrifice. 'Premeditive' and left little evidence except for the sensitive ones in the know of course, I guess also that's why they get away with it, I hope it doesn't keep happening?

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@fact82

52w↑45

Chosen song for President Yoon !!!!

@javedakhtar8582

52w↑2

America has fooled you people right 😂 Now Kim Junk will not leave you guys

@rxoopsie2600

38w

@@javedakhtar8582KIM JUNK STOP 😂

@retromusiclover16

37w↑8

I had a nasty experience at my last school so we switched to homeschooling for 6 months and I was tutored by some of the most awesome people I've ever met with such different personalities connected wonderfully..similar to the Beatles.

What relates this song to them was at my send-off party to Art school this year. As I said Goodbye to all of them when they were leaving our house this song started playing from my playlist. Listening to it now so many memories come back of having my life change within 6 months.

Thanks Don!

@Froggothefirst

6w↑4

Iconic song it will not get old

@BlakeB415

51w↑48

This song is really bittersweet. It's fun and upbeat song whose lyrics are about the death of 3 singers that died in a plane crash, while also telling of American culture in the 60s. No wonder this song has such major historical significance.

@feistyjerseygirl

18w↑1

This song is about the 3 that day.

@ERIC8888888

52w↑23

South Korea President lead here.
Nice music !!

@mickrowdy7942

6w↑4

Born in ‘90. Here in ‘24. This song is infinite

@_BeansAndCheese_

20w↑6

Such an upbeat song with such sad lyrics.

@jjedi1416

1y↑33

I can't even express how good this song is. This song is one of the most American things I have ever listened to! Somber and nostalgic, but also with an undercurrent of happiness in some parts, it just takes you through the decades. It is one of those rare songs that manages to capture the feel of an entire generation of America. It is a song that perfectly embodies of looking back on your youth, on the happy moments that you can nver recapture, but which made you, and which you will cherish forever. And you look back on it with the sobering perspective on adulthood, at how times have changed, and how you can never recapture the simple innocence of your younger years. I really feel that this whole song is a metaphor for the loss of innocence and youth that an entire generation of America experienced in the '60's. But this song can also resonate with virtually everyone at everytime, making it truly universal. Plus, it's impossible not to sing along to! Thank you Don McLean, thank you for making one of the best songs of all time!

@jameswilliamsgb

1y↑174

I lost my wife on 13th August 2021. This song makes me flood with tears every time I hear it. I love her so.

@johnnyringo2695

1y↑1

overrated

@DjAdam16

52w↑9

Sorry for your loss.

@maryeunicesupremacy582

49w↑1

@the_mushroom_lad4643

47w↑6

@@maryeunicesupremacy582 I bet you felt good saying that

@greggb1416

42w↑1

“peace be with you”…

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@Parasmunt

15w↑3

Has so many emotions poured into it, sweet nostalgia, anger, joy, sadness

@IAmJustAPersonOnTheInternet

10w↑2

I never knew my grandfather but this was his favorite song. He played the trombone like me and despite passing away 3 year before I was born this song makes me feel oddly connected. Thank you for 4 generations of great music

@alandaiello8476

52w↑275

This lyric video is utterly beautifully done. The differing use of fonts and imagery for each verse helps to add to the meaning(s) behind this epic narrative song. It is truly one of the greatest songs of the 20th century and the meanings of it are literally being debated constantly (even though Don McLean broke his silence over the meaning in 2022); this video continues to add to that discussion!

@julenepegher6999

2y↑72

Something touches me deep inside every time I hear this. “A Classic 70’s song” Dancing in the gym, I was in seventh grade, basketball games in the gym. Just the best times ever. RIP to the good old days.

@Fitchy-ke3wz

2y↑3

Did this something that touched you deep inside happen on the day the music died?

@Cleofizoid

1y↑1

Hehehe, for years, I thought the lyric was "Dancing Nin to Chin" hehehe

@Tulgarisation

7w↑3

One of the best songs ever made.

@FreddyFazbear_GT

9w↑20

My Grandfather liked this song,

RIP to my grandfather 🪦🕊️

@tinobizzy6587

2y↑187

R.I.P to buddy Holly, Richie valens and the big bopper which this song is a tribute to them.

@troygibbons41

2y↑19

It’s a tribute to the whole 1950s and how the counter culture of the 60s fucked the world

@Ratchet2431

2y↑2

@@troygibbons41 Was the counterculture really responsible?

@xsitied2708

2y↑1

i never knew that

@tdavani

2y↑6

@@troygibbons41 counterculture was a consequence of fighting the injustices toward all minorities and in addition the wars for profit.

@veggiesaremurder

2y↑7

Yes, rest in peace to these musical revolutionaries. And yeah, he references that in the beginning and how, to him, it was the end of good music and of traditional values. However, the whole song is actually about the evil that infiltrated the 1960s through its music, drugs, Marxism, and most importantly for him, the rejection of God in America. He references The Beatles becoming radicalized, The Rolling Stones' Satanic music and the fact that they hired the fucking Hell's Angels for security, which resulted in the death of an innocent Black man, Bob Dylan, "The Jester" (who he disliked for above reasons, but also because he couldn't sing) the Helter Skelter murders orchestrated by Charles Manson, and the Vietnam War. "The Day The Music Died" was just the beginning of the end of fun, happy music that you could dance to, and of the America he knew and loved.

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@dimitriemmanolidis3039

2y↑168

This is one of the most brilliant if not the most brilliant rendition of lyrics. Absolutely fabulous video, as it matches typography and images impeccably with the rhythm and sync of the song. Well done!

@shevrai2510

42w

You explained it how I wish I could

@noah468corp.2

41w

This is what I was looking for in the comments

@12JordiVentura

14w↑4

Fabulous, beautiful forever song 🤩❤

@knoxfamily150

6w↑1

Made me cry. What a prophetic song.

@yolantida

52w↑28

American Korean Pie! Wow!

@harrytwain8314

49w↑1

Hello!!! How are you doing today, please
pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I
just wanted to know if you're a fan ? Have a
great day.. Stay Safe

@alandarby8455

26w

😂😂😂😂

@krazmokramer

2y↑131

Today is 63 years since the Day the Music Died. 51 years since American Pie was released. I was alive for both. Damn, I'm old.....

@stormtrooper99

2y↑3

💯

@TimmithyZERO

1y↑7

I'm sorry but what is the day the music died? Asking for a millennial

@johnbee5283

1y↑14

@@TimmithyZERO the day when the plane holding Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Richie Valens crashed

@Ace_of_the_Chaos_Element

1y↑2

you may be old timer, but that's what makes the story intresting

@Dom34007

Not old, just perfectly aged I reckon

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@matthewryan1185

27w↑9

What a classic!!! 🎶

@user-zx7ux9cy7q

27w↑1

Yep😊😊😊😊

@andrewgreeneyes7398

10w↑3

One of the songs that makes me sing along and brings the nostalgia of the era that I didn't live in

@Eswagen

39w↑77

All the references in this song is crazy. the plane crash with all the musicians, Elvis, Beatles, and more. it's crazy how much history can be in one song

@debbiebeach4113

37w↑4

It was written about Buddy Holly, Beatles were never in a plane crash. Just check it out you will find some of them still alive. Elvis didn't die in a plane crash but sadly in the bathroom.

@Eswagen

37w↑10

@@debbiebeach4113 Yeah I know. I was listing some things that were referenced in the song, not the people in the plane crash but I can see how the way I worded it was confusing, oops

@micahfitzpatrick967

35w↑3

Don mc lean said Elvis was in no way being referenceed. Watch the documentary American Pie with McLean talking about the lyrics.

@Eswagen

35w↑1

@@micahfitzpatrick967 oh ok, I'm not much of a music nerd per se so I was talking to my father about this song and he was saying Elvis was referenced in the song. I guess that while we were listening to this song and talking about it we misunderstood some references

@theearthguy1814

27w↑2

@@micahfitzpatrick967 Who did he say the "king" was then who had his crown stolen by the jester?

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@BillieMBeard

2y↑34

I remember I was 12 the 1st time I heard this. I told my mom, "I don't understand this song, but I want to." So my precious mother, who 20 years later took her first computer class, went to the library. There she and the librarian found the lyrics, and (remember this), mimiographed those lyrics. Then she went to the record store and bought the 45f American Pie for me. (If you ask your kids what a 45 is, they will probably say, much like mine, "Uh, is it a gun?") I listened to that 45 and read those lyrics over and over again until one day it clicked for me. I understood what Donem McClain was trying to impress on my young mind. American Pie wasn't just a rock anthem, it became MY anthem.God bless us, the children of the 70s!

@user-lq2xo8eq3p

9w↑3

An appropriate song for these times.

@felimmanderson2236

7w↑4

Ive been listening to this song all my life. Loved it and danced to it. Then I grew up the day I realized the meaning behind the words. Now I listen with a mind full of nostalgia❤

@jungheelim77

52w↑26

윤통이 부르실땐 처음 듣는 곡이었는데 전곡을 다 들으니 자주 들리던 음악이네요~ 너무너무 좋아요~~

@TapgolPark-cx5nl

52w↑52

President of R.O.K,Yun,sang this song today,so I came here.

@Metatron56

16w↑3

At seventy years of age, I still cry and remember when the music died in my life. Dear children, please hold on to everything you can, and remember this moment always

@flatearth5821

21w↑1

"Did you write the book of love?" - these words are the words of such a pure and beautiful depth in love and gift wrapped in the most poetry! Together with book, we all learn how to love. The love of the book of love is the love of learning how to love everything

@_anlim309

2y↑78

how can I feel so much nostalgia for something that I've never listened to before.

@valerietreptow-douglas2459

❤️

@logjicnotrapperinitals8028

2y↑5

Bc it isnt that it brings you back for it but the feeling of your childhood past

@akumaking1

2y↑3

The power of good music

@TheGleegirl13

Same!

@tradermrpark777

52w↑15

Thank you, Bless america, Bless korea

@liamtyler3498

5w↑2

Cant believe im still listening to this 2024 😂

@stevesnodgrass7434

37w↑13

I dont care what anyone says I love our country. This song should be our national anthem.

@thomasferrusi1345

33w

we already have A National_Anthem 🇺🇲

@stormer9952

33w↑1

@thomasferrusi1345 This is undeniably better in some ways. Would it fit a somber moment? No but for events I wouldn't mind it.

@martinitamaloii96

52w↑51

Came here on the 28th April after South Korea President sng this song at the dinner with Pres Joe.

@themememaster423

2y↑171

OMG!!! I always wanted one of these for American Pie! Thank you Don McLean, you’re the best singer ever ❤️

@thebeatlesandqueen8817

2y↑3

Yup and a good tribute song to the three legends

@logjicnotrapperinitals8028

2y↑4

The father son and holy ghost

@annemarieblixen9364

2y↑2

❤💚

@thomascronan9964

Only 64 plus. Damn good song. Satan go eff utself
Classic!

@Sometimes_Always

23w↑12

Wow.. I've heard the chorus a million times but I've never listened to the whole song until just now.. What a beautiful piece of American music

@user-qk3cw6zr8h

6w↑16

Who is here in 2024 😊

@TonyKnowled

🫡🍻🤝🤘🍾

@Kai-ij6tk

Meee

@sydef_tech

We never left 👌

@zanethind

2y↑59

One of the most timeless classics ever

@rodney7979

1y↑2

Stay out of my yard though!!!

@bigheadrhino

52w↑104

Korean President brought me here

@schizoficiel

48w↑2

How?

@bigheadrhino

48w↑10

@@schizoficiel He recently sang this song at the White House. It's his favorite song so they wanted Don McLean there but Don was on tour and couldn't make it so he sent a signed guitar instead and they gave the Korean president a mic and turned out he's a pretty good singer, so the video went viral.

@djm5939

48w↑1

@@bigheadrhino Awh wow that’s cool!! I’m going to look for the video

@pianowithravikhugshal5351

43w↑1

How?

@bigheadrhino

43w↑1

@@pianowithravikhugshal5351 read my earlier comment, he sang this in the white house

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@jasondurenda6454

6w↑1

Thank you old times

@michaelpayne8102

16w↑3

This is my favorite song from this genre, great video, for years I’ve imagined a MTV video for this, can see the story boards in my mind every time I hear it.

@flaviomedeirosdefreitas2779

2y↑35

Yes, Don, the music will save my mortal soul. This music. Your music. Thanks 4ever

@thebeatlesandqueen8817

Yup

@Sunmourn

1y↑100

For all the younger folks, it would be great to have a list of events that this song references to better understand just how great this song is.

@leanone64

1y↑8

Polyphonic did exactly that in one of his videos

@Mr.Robot5000

1y↑1

It's the day the music died the day of the plane crash and lost good singers like The Big Bopper

@thomascronan9964

1y↑3

Right there with freebird

@johnnyringo2695

overrated

@jamesryan6047

33w↑3

Im pretty sure there are references to Bob Dylan Rolling Stone song, The verse with hands were clenched in fists of rage has to do with the Rolling stones concert at Altamont.. they hired the Hells Angels as security and if I remember right there were murders by “security” there. Then riots. With the fires.. Lennon read a book of Marx.. not Lenin.. John Lennon. A verse about the sergeants was Sgt Peppers lonely hearts band.. etc. Anyway.. great sing. Rock was changed after Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper died. In the song anyway..

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