Posted on 02/13/2015 7:36:34 PM PST by TBP
Christie's announced Friday that singer-songwriter Don McLean is selling his manuscript and notes to "American Pie," the wistful anthem that asked, "Do you recall what was revealed the day the music died?"
The auction house says McLean is selling 16 pages that include the original working manuscript and typed drafts of the song.
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The jester was Bob Dylan. He changed from accoustic to electric guitar.
I had college course on American sub pop culture at Brookdale Community College (Brian Williams attended there, so it’s light). I took it in the summer when I was home from exotic Glassboro NJ.
A whole three hour session was used to discuss this song.
It was great, imho.
“A whole three hour session was used to discuss this song. l”
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I remember when it first came out I’d lean on my counter,listen intently to our kitchen radio,and try to figure out what the lyrics meant.
Aaaah,memories.
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Light= legit. Ha.
But, I think I know the inferment of each hymn.
Three ghosts; big bopper, buddy and Ritchie.
Talking about fist of rage; hells angels were the stones security at a concert in California bay area late 60’s.
As per our instructor, it was about America’s lost innocence.
Gosh, what a cool song.
Too much drinking whiskey and rye.
I still have the 8track.
Castles in the Air was a really good one.
As long as you've got a book of matches to stuff under the tape so it will play, right?
Of course.
Played this song on youtube after you post. Can’t believe I had forgotten it. I remember it from his re-release in 81. Great song as well. Thanks
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