How well do you know the song ''American Pie?''
"My my, Mr. Quizzical guy. Take some chances, try some answers, give this here test a try."
An entire quiz devoted to one song?
Yes, that's how titanic this song's legacy is.
Don McLean's "American Pie" is one of the most evocative songs of all time. It's a blast of nostalgia, looking back at the history of rock music while also pushing it forward.
So, let's take a moment to pay tribute to this song which itself pays tribute to an entire history of music. See what you know, and see what you could learn about one of the greatest songs in American rock music.
Also, lots of the interpretation of the song is absolute conjecture. But, McLean has confirmed some theories and debunked others. These questions are posed using the "widely-held" interpretations of the lyrics, so use the song's context clues to your benefit, and don't get mad if your theories aren't reflected in the answers! Be sure to share your thoughts, feelings, and score in the comments section below!
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What event does "the day the music died" refer to?
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What year was "American Pie" released?
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McLean debuted the song in Philadelphia, where he opened for which singer-songwriter?
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It is widely speculated that when McLean sings "I met a girl who sang the blues," he is referring to which singer?
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The fourth verse, containing the lyrics "No angel born in Hell could break that Satan spell" likely refers to which event?
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The lyrics "Eight miles high and fallin' fast" refer to which band?
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Who is the "jester" in verse two, "in a coat he borrowed from James Dean?"
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How long did "American Pie" remain the lengthiest song to reach Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100?
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Who dethroned "American Pie" with a number one song that was even longer?
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McLean dedicated the American Pie album to which musician?
How well do you know the song ''American Pie?''
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Isn’t Bennie and the Jets by Elton John pretty long too ?
And Nights in White Satin by The Moody Blues ? Just askin’
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-19/don-mclean-looks-back-masterpiece-american-pie-new-documentary/101249450