🎵Don McLean's Iconic song 'American Pie' has been referred to as the Day the Music Died, since that's one of the most famous lines in the song. But the music actually died for Don several times: First, with Buddy Holly's death, and then, with his father's unexpected heart attack. Don McLean's life was anything but easy, but in this inspirational life story we deep dive into his struggles and triumphs and everything that led him to write these everlasting lyrics. Now, second to the Star Spangled-Banner, American Pie by Don McLean has been pegged America's Most Iconic Song. So, sit back and relax, as we dig up the Roots of Don McLean's Song, American Pie. 🎵

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00:00 Introduction
00:54 Don McLean's Early Life
03:08 Buddy Holly's Death
07:38 His Father's Unexpected Death
11:50 Don's Teen Years
16:15 Early 20's
21:15 In The Months Leading Up to American Pie
23:12 The Stars Align
24:07 Pete Seegar & Buddy Holly Influence
25:43 Conclusions