American Pie - Don McLean

  • Don McLean has famously never fully explained the lyrics, leading to endless myths and doctoral theses deciphering every line. He stated the song is about the loss of innocence in America.
  • Entered the US chart on 27 November 1971 and reached number 1. Spent 19 weeks in the charts (4 weeks at number 1).
  • Entered the UK chart on 16 January 1972 and spent 29 weeks in the charts, reaching a high of number 2.
  • Included in Johnnie's Jukebox chart. For more details visit BBC.