American Pie

song by McLean

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  • Forever young
    In Buddy Holly: Legacy

    … Don McLean, whose song “American Pie” (1971) reflects on hearing the news of the deadly plane crash; country music legend Waylon Jennings, who played bass in Holly’s band on the Winter Dance Party tour and gave up his seat on the ill-fated plane at the last minute; and rock…

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