Don McLean wrote the song in Cold Spring, New York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The song made its debut in Philadelphia at Temple University on March 14, 1971. The song, being known for its ambiguous lyrics, has been a subject of curiosity and speculation to many of its fans. Although McLean dedicated the American Pie album to Buddy Holly, it was clear that the song reflected more than just a fatal crash.
This spark of curiosity to American Pie's meaning caused the question of what American Pie meant. When asked, McLean replied, "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." (http://www.missamericanpie.co.uk/interpret.html)
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This spark of curiosity to American Pie's meaning caused the question of what American Pie meant. When asked, McLean replied, "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." (http://www.missamericanpie.co.uk/interpret.html)
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