History in Music

Episode 1: American Pie (Scott & Troy)


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Troy and Scott discuss American Pie by Don McLean. A description of the transition between the innocence of the 50's to the unrestrained 60's follows. McLean pinpoints a specific tragedy as "the day the music died" or the beginning of this transition. Listen in to find out what he thought and how a horrific plane crash prompted one of the most recognizable songs ever.

Links:

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yHTpGog0IY

Tour schedule picture (mentioned): https://imgur.com/a/AA4gpPG

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History in MusicBy Coldbow Productions