"American Pie" was a landmark single for Don McLean, a sprawling, enigmatic, and highly successful folk-rock epic. The song's title track became one of the most enduring and debated songs in American popular music.
- The song "American Pie" is a 8 minute and 23 second long epic that was inspired by the death of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson in a plane crash. The song was featured on the album of the same name, which was released in 1971.
- The single "American Pie" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and stayed there for seven weeks. The album of the same name also topped the Billboard 200 chart.
- The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Madonna, who had a number-one hit with her version in 1999.
Don McLean is an American singer-songwriter best known for his folk-rock and folk music. He released his most famous song, "American Pie," in 1971.
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