The Day the Music Died? Oh, and as I watched him on the stageĬould break that Satan's spell… I saw Satan laughing with delight Of smouldering cities so gray and so vulgar,Īs not to be satisfied with their own negativityīut needing to touch all the living as well.Īmerican Pie (1971) American Pie I can't remember if I cried In an earthly tapestry hung from the skyline Every thread of creation is held in position.The love we knew ain't worth another try.

Hills of forest green where the mountains touch the sky,Ī dream come true, I'll live there till I die.

I've got a dream I want the world to share,Īnd castle walls just lead me to despair. Song lyrics Tapestry (1970) Every thread of creation is held in positionīy still other strands of things living.

Quoted in 'Musicians cancel performances at upcoming NRA convention in wake of Uvalde shooting', by Cheri Mossburg, CNN ().

I share the sorrow for this terrible, cruel loss with the rest of the nation. I’m sure all the folks planning to attend this event are shocked and sickened by these events as well.

In light of the recent events in Texas, I have decided it would be disrespectful and hurtful for me to perform for the NRA at their convention in Houston this week.

As quoted in 'What is Don McLean's song 'American Pie' all about?' at The Straight Dope ().

… 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. You will find many interpretations of my lyrics but none of them by me.

As you can imagine, over the years I have been asked many times to discuss and explain my song ' American Pie' I have never discussed the lyrics, but have admitted to the Holly reference in the opening stanzas.

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