American Pie: How Don McLean’s 1971 Classic Still Resonates Today
The opening chords of Don McLean’s American Pie still send shivers down the spines of those who first heard it in the early 1970s. Released in 1971, the song wasn’t just a hit—it became a cultural touchstone, a lyrical mystery box, and a six-and-a-half-minute anthem that refused to be confined to radio edits. More than…