"American Pie" is a song by Don McLean, released in 1971. It's known for its cryptic lyrics that reference various events and figures from the 1950s and 1960s, often interpreted as a reflection on the decline of American innocence and the loss of a simpler time. The song's chorus famously refers to "the day the music died," which is commonly understood to symbolize the plane crash that killed rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. Richardson in 1959. "American Pie" is considered one of the greatest songs in American popular music history and has been analyzed extensively for its lyrical depth and cultural significance.
In this activity you can go deeper in the meaning McLean was supposed to give the lyrics. It is just an interpretation but it seems quite faithful to what the author wanted to put across. Who knows?
PowerPoint activity: American Pie
Activity Key: American Pie key
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