A Slice of “American Pie”

In its wake, it has mystified, thrilled, consumed, enlightened, and even prognosticated the future. “American Pie”, known to most as a song sung by Don McLean, is at heart something of an epic poem, which has been analyzed by millions for 30 years. It has been suggested by some that the song is an explanation of McLean’s departure from Rock and Roll or as a warning from God to America. It has been translated into …

…of “American Pie”. His performance of the song is almost uncanny in that it sounds so much like Don McLean. “American Pie” is both a song and an epic poem. In the words of the author during a Lycos Chat, 29 May 2001, “The song was written as my attempt at an epic song about America, and I used the imagery of music and politics to do that.” Mr. McLean has achieved his goal and much more.