But everybody thinks they understand him because he had so much struggle and so much tragedy in his work and in his life, as we all do. I thought I could write a song about him because I understood him. Is this a theme you find yourself drawn toward? I do believe in God, because whatever is missing, whatever that aspect is that we are seeking, is God, and it’s the unknown, and all these things that happen to us like intuition and I don’t know, so many different things.Īnother celebrated song of yours is “Vincent,” also about a creative person, Vincent van Gogh, who died tragically. Many of your songs have religious references like “Sister Fatima,” “Babylon,” and of course, “American Pie.” Do you consider yourself a religious person?Įvery human being, no matter how primitive or sophisticated, spends their entire life trying to answer the question, “What is this all about?” Therefore, everybody really would agree with we don’t really know what it’s about and our senses are not enough to tell us what it’s about. Very soon, I’m going to sell lots of stuff: banjos, guitars, knives, guns, watches, horse gear, and all the things I love. I’m going to have a big auction with Julia’s Auction House. It’s been seven years since you sold the original manuscript of “American Pie.” Do you regret that now? Many of your fans are still angry that “American Pie” was twice omitted from Rolling Stone magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs list. I’m going to say a lot of things that people will still be unhappy with, but people will be amazed at the simplicity of what I say. No, that had nothing to do with the bar near where I grew up, but there is a new movie that is going to come out in about two and a half months. There are all kinds of theories about the meaning of “American Pie.” Some people assert that the refrain has been misunderstood-that the line is “whiskey in rye” rather than “whiskey and rye,” and that it refers to a bar in Rye, New York, near where you grew up. We talked with Don McLean about the meaning behind his hit songs, the music industry of today, and what projects he’s working on. Tickets start at $15.71 and can be purchased by clicking here.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear some of your favorite classics, as he brings his 50th anniversary tour to Clowes Hall, May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
With many new projects to come from McLean, fans have much to look forward to, including finally receiving the answers they’ve been hoping for about the famous and mysterious song. “American Pie” still holds great influence and respect in music today as McLean celebrates 50 years since the album.
WHEN SOMEONE says “American pie,” do you think of apple pie, the film American Pie, or do you think of the song “American Pie” by singer-songwriter Don McLean? We’re talking about the song and album, which includes countless pop culture and historical references that fans have been attempting to decipher for years.
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