The “American Pie” Legacy
After all these years, “American Pie” is still a symbol of the musical revolutions o the 1970’s and remains in the public memory as one of the most significant song allegories of the century. The song keeps bringing joy to listeners, as it is a joyful remembrance of a world that is no more. The meaningful lyrics of “American Pie” bring back memories of the 1950’s and 1960’s, reminding listeners of fate and how the world around us is ever-changing.
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – APRIL 19: Don McLean performs at Koninklijk Theater Carre on April 19, 2010, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Paul Bergen/Redferns)
Considered by many as one of the greatest songs ever written, “American Pie” is here to remind us all of a more peaceful time when music was intertwined with political events and cultural changes and managed to capture the true spirit of the country. No other song managed to include so many references and nuances about the cultural background of a nation at a specific point in time. For this reason, “American Pie” remains a memorable creation that encapsulates the true American spirit beautifully.