Encore: Don McLean - "American Pie"

Don McLean earned the title of America's Troubadour with his iconic 1971 hit song "American Pie." This eight-and-a-half-minute folk rock track is considered a cultural touchstone in the annals of Americana, tracking the loss of innocence of the early rock and roll generation through oft-debated reference-rich lyrics about "the day the music died." Listen now. On this episode of The Story Behind the Song , McLean joins host Peter Csathy to talk about how it took 10 years to write "American Pie," the song's legacy, and more. Then make sure to like, review, and

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Encore: Don McLean - "American Pie" is an episode from The Story Behind The Song by Consequence Podcast Network.

This episode is 43:32 long.

This episode was published on Jun 30, 2025.

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