Where is Don McLean from?
New York.
Where did he attend college?
Berkeley, California.
What was his job when Buddy Holly died?
A paperboy.
How did Buddy Holly die?
Airplane crash.
Was anyone else famous on that plane?
Yes.
Who?
Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson.
Where did the plane crash?
Clear Lake, Iowa.
What song did that accident inspire McLean to write?
American Pie.
When was it released?
November 1971.
What was the name of the album?
Tapestry,.
What was going on during that album release in California?
Student riots.
What was the song of the decade before American Pie?
The Times They Are A Changin'.
Who sang that?
Bob Dylan.
How long is American Pie?
8½ minutes.
How old is it?
44 years old.
How does the chorus start?
Bye, Bye, Miss American Pie.
How does the tune start?
A long, long, time ago.
Do many people know the words to it?
Yes.
Can it be categorized easily?
No.
How much did the handwritten lyrics sell for?
$1.2 million.