American Pie

American Pie With every aspect of our lives we are making a point, arguing a belief, or refuting some other aspect of our existence. Aesthetic pieces, most avidly poems and songs, argue a message both in the lyrics and in the meaning posed between the lines. “American Pie,” in a multitude of ways, argues that American lives and memories are closely intertwined with the music of the time period. Not only does “American Pie” argue a message it also pulls many generations together. Today, thirty

Bye, Bye, When my brother and I were younger our dad used to play his records for us. The record player was an ugly plastic box, situated in the corner of our then unfinished basement. More than anything else, I remember him playing the song “American Pie”by Don McLean. To this day I can still sing the majority of the lyrics of the eight and a half minute song from memory. According to my brother, we were the ones repeatedly asking my dad to play it, but in my memory, it was always my dad just playing

As the song begins, the narrator seems to feel nostalgic about the music written by a certain person, and he describes the way that music made him smile (1-3). He misses the music from the past that could make people smile, and that could help them forget their troubles. McLean seems to be referring to the 1950s, which is clearer in the chorus of the song. As the speaker goes on, he says, “But February made me shiver / With every paper I'd deliver.” Here it is widely believe that Don McLean is

November 2017 Essay 3 The song "American Pie', by Don McLean, was a dominate rock-and-roll hit in 1971. McLean illustrates famous rock star artist and songwriter Buddy Holly, who died in a plane crash in 1962 by using rhetorical strategies. The different potential interpretations of this song made it one of the most controversial songs from the 1970's. McLean was hitting home with many emotional resonances defining moments in the recent American experiences. "American Pie" starts out addressing McLean

“Don McLean (1971) vs. Madonna (2000) “American Pie” Don McLean Don McLean sang the song “American Pie” very well. His voice is crystal clear when he sang this song, and it sounds like he is pouring his heart into the song. Don McLean has a very dynamic voice, which makes the song both very simple and complex. He makes his voice quiet on serious verses and adds energy to the song, which makes it a very unique song. The instruments that play during the song are a piano, a drum set, and guitars. The

Analysis of the song “American Pie”, by Don McLean The song “American Pie”, by Don McLean, was a major rock-and-roll hit in 1971. McLean portrays famous rock-and-roll singer and songwriter Buddy Holly, who died in a plane crash in 1961 by using many rhetorical strategies. The different possible interpretations of this song made it one of the most controversial songs from the 1970’s. Don McLean was a famous singer/songwriter who was popular in the 1970’s. His music is mostly classified into

“American Pie”: Parallels to Real Life Events The song “American Pie” by Don McLean has sparked controversy over its meaning since it was released in 1971. Some people believe that McLean’s work is nothing more than simple rhymes, while others believe there is much deeper meaning. McLean refuses to directly answer questions about the lyrics, so we are left to make our own assumptions. There is only one line that McLean will speak about. The line is, “February made me shiver / with every paper

Rough Draft American Pie Music is a form of literature that can be used as an instrument to express an artist’s feelings through their lyrics about a particular situation or topic. In the song “American Pie”, Don McLean expresses his feelings on how the generation is changing and how the influence of music will “die” because of a tragic event. The wordage and tone of McLean’s lyrics are written in a negative manner but represented in a positive and upbeat song. Don McLean’s song, “American Pie”, reveals

The Day that Music Died “American Pie,” written by Don McLean, was a very intriguing song that described the change in music from the 1950s to the 1970s. Don McLean wrote this song in 1971, and this song has since been one of the most debated and discussed songs ever. McLean seemed to be angered by all this change in music but more importantly, the world. The world was completely different and most of the change was due to the change in music. Moreover, Holden, in Catcher in the Rye, hated change

The song American Pie is a representation of loss during the transition into the 1970s. It was written in 1971 by Don McLean and filled with his views on the state of society, political changes, and cultural changes. The cultural changes and the loss of everything society knew produced the lost generation that McLean was apart of. He demonstrated his disapproval of the direction of the country by using music, faith, and war as examples of the changes and loss his generation faced. Music heavily