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In the words of this song about the death of Buddy Holly
the composer sings about the jester who was Bob Dylan.
He also sings about something was revealed the day Buddy Holly died.
Can anybody tell me what was revealed on that faithful day.
This song was voted 5th best song of the century yet most people do not know what it is really about(including myself)
And Don seems to want to keep his lyrics a secret.
I think there is a government barring on the meaning of the lyrics for some reason.(my opinion)
so my question again is what was revealed the day that Buddy Holly died.(by the way the king mentioned is elvis)
the composer sings about the jester who was Bob Dylan.
He also sings about something was revealed the day Buddy Holly died.
Can anybody tell me what was revealed on that faithful day.
This song was voted 5th best song of the century yet most people do not know what it is really about(including myself)
And Don seems to want to keep his lyrics a secret.
I think there is a government barring on the meaning of the lyrics for some reason.(my opinion)
so my question again is what was revealed the day that Buddy Holly died.(by the way the king mentioned is elvis)
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Don Mclean was asked what American Pie meant and responded:
"It means I don't ever have to work again". |
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All I knew was the jester was bob dylan and the king was elvis as you've mentioned.
'Cause the players tried to take the field The marching band refused to yield Do you recall what was revealed The day the music died? Never considered that it was some big secret, just used to song lyrics sometimes being impenetrable. |
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The 'Sergeants' bit before is supposedly about The Beatles taking over from Dylan in importance
Dylan was away and Beatles released 4 unbeatable albums 'Revolver' to 'Abbey Rd' refusing to yield their supremacy The 'revealed' bit was the dawn of a dark, political time (race, Vietnam, scandals, riots) after the innocence of the 50s The people were enlightened/aware now |
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Jack Flash referred to Jagger & the Stones IIRC.
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Don himself seems to be very secretive about the whole song,and said he would explain all when the rights went for sale,but after the sale he only give a few hints about it.
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The girl who sang the blues and turned away (died) is more than like Janis Joplin
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* likely
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And while Lenin read a book on Marx REF TO JOHN LENNON?
The quartet practiced in the park THE BEATLES And we sang dirges in the dark The day the music died [Verse 3] Helter skelter in a summer swelter REF TO BEATLES SONG? The birds flew off with a fallout shelter THE BAND THE BIRDS Eight miles high and falling fast REF TO BIRDS SONG It landed foul on the grass SOMEONE GETTING ARRESTED FOR SMOKING WEED? The players tried for a forward pass REF TO THE BEATLES DOING WELL WHILE.... With the jester on the sidelines in a casT DYLAN WAS LAID UP AFTER MOTORBIKE ACCIDENT Just thinking out loud here, this is quite interesting. |
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While the sergeants played a marching tune..
Yeah poppy sounds right here. Wasn't one or more of the beatles song with a marching tune. "all you need is love" mebbe, can't quite recall. |
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I frequently point out that I have sung this song with Don which gets a 'Wow!' - until I go on to say that there were another eight hundred people in the audience that night.
William |
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And while Lenin (LENNON) read a book on Marx REF TO JOHN LENNON?
The quartet practiced in the park THE BEATLES And we sang dirges in the dark The day the music died [Verse 3] Helter skelter in a summer swelter Manson Killings The birds flew off with a fallout shelter THE BAND THE BIRDS BYRDS STONES GIMEE SHELTER Eight miles high and falling fast REF TO BIRDS SONG BYRDS It landed foul on the grass SOMEONE GETTING ARRESTED FOR SMOKING WEED? The players tried for a forward pass REF TO THE BEATLES DOING WELL WHILE.... With the jester on the sidelines in a casT DYLAN WAS LAID UP AFTER MOTORBIKE ACCIDENT |
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now I know why it is such a fantastic song.
every line has a meaning or ref to something going on at the time. |
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This video takes you through the song with images for each line.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhX3b1h7GQw&feature=youtu.be |
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'Cause the players tried to take the field
The marching band refused to yield Do you recall what was revealed The day the music died? I seem to remember the clever money on this was that it was about The Kent State University Shootings, but I may have misremembered. Personally I think the whole song is a load of very clever, tricksy wordplay, that, as McLean himself said meant nothing except him never having to work again. |
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Thanks for posting Tambourine Man.
I take you are a Dylan fan as well? |
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rob_dylan 23 Sep 15 12:49
While the sergeants played a marching tune.. Yeah poppy sounds right here. Wasn't one or more of the beatles song with a marching tune. "all you need is love" mebbe, can't quite recall. Sergeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. |
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[Intro]
A long, long time ago I can still remember how that music used to make me smile And I knew if I had my chance That I could make those people dance And maybe they’d be happy for a while But February made me shiver With every paper I’d deliver Bad news on the doorstep I couldn’t take one more step I can’t remember if I cried When I read about his widowed bride But something touched me deep inside The day the music died [Chorus] So bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry And them good old boys were drinkin’ whiskey in Rye Singin’ “This’ll be the day that I die This’ll be the day that I die” [Verse 1] Did you write the book of love And do you have faith in God above If the Bible tells you so? Now do you believe in rock and roll? Can music save your mortal soul? And can you teach me how to dance real slow? Well, I know that you’re in love with him ‘Cause I saw you dancin’ in the gym You both kicked off your shoes Man, I dig those rhythm and blues I was a lonely teenage broncin’ buck With a pink carnation and a pickup truck But I knew I was out of luck The day the music died [Chorus] I started singin’ bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry Them good old boys were drinkin’ whiskey in Rye Singin’ “This’ll be the day that I die This’ll be the day that I die” [Verse 2] Now for 10 years we’ve been on our own And moss grows fat on a rollin’ stone But that’s not how it used to be When the jester sang for the king and queen In a coat he borrowed from James Dean And a voice that came from you and me Oh, and while the king was looking down The jester stole his thorny crown The courtroom was adjourned No verdict was returned And while Lenin read a book on Marx The quartet practiced in the park And we sang dirges in the dark The day the music died [Chorus] We were singin’ bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry Them good old boys were drinkin’ whiskey in Rye Singin’ “This’ll be the day that I die This’ll be the day that I die” [Verse 3] Helter skelter in a summer swelter The birds flew off with a fallout shelter Eight miles high and falling fast It landed foul on the grass The players tried for a forward pass With the jester on the sidelines in a cast Now the halftime air was sweet perfume While the sergeants played a marching tune We all got up to dance Oh, ‘Cause the players tried to take the field The marching band refused to yield Do you recall what was revealed The day the music died? [Chorus] We started singin’ bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry Them good old boys were drinkin’ whiskey in Rye And singin’ “This’ll be the day that I die This’ll be the day that I die” [Verse 4] Oh, and there we were all in one place A generation lost in space With no time left to start again So come on, Jack be nimble, Jack be quick Jack Flash sat on a candlestick ‘Cause fire is the devil’s only friend Oh, and as I watched him on the stage My hands were clenched in fists of rage No angel born in Hell Could break that Satan’s spell And as the flames climbed high into the night To light the sacrificial rite I saw Satan laughing with delight The day the music died He was singin’ bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry Them good old boys were drinkin’ whiskey in Rye And singin’ “This’ll be the day that I die This’ll be the day that I die” [Outro] I met a girl who sang the blues And I asked her for some happy news But she just smiled and turned away I went down to the sacred store Where I’d heard the music years before But the man there said the music wouldn’t play And in the streets, the children screamed The lovers cried and the poets dreamed But not a word was spoken The church bells all were broken And the three men I admire most The Father, Son and the Holy Ghost They caught the last train for the coast The day the music died And they were singin’ bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry And them good old boys were drinkin’ whiskey in Rye Singin’ “This’ll be the day that I die This’ll be the day that I die” [Chorus] They were singin’ bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry Them good old boys were drinkin’ whiskey in Rye And singin’ “This’ll be the day that I die” but we never got the chance |
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Maybe he sent that letter to ask if the end was worth the means ?!!
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Buddy use to sing a song called "THAT will be the day when I die"
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Have never thought about it too closely but I love it, a truly brilliant song that I am always delighted by when it comes on.
A song that if it was yours you could look back on with immense pride forever knowing that when you go you had left something great for people to remember you by. |
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If you are not a Don Mclean fan check out 'Prime Time' which has
very clever observational lyrics. Another classic is Homeless Brother. |
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Never as good after splitting from Peter Glaze.
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But February made me shiver
With every paper I’d deliver Bad news on the doorstep I couldn’t take one more step I can’t remember if I cried When I read about his widowed bride But something touched me deep inside The day the music died I've always took that be reference to the postman delivering the telegrams informing families of the death of a loved one serving in Vietnam |
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or the paper boy
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHJH-NQnyrc
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That is probably the most ambiguous line of the whole song, I always thought it was some reference to Woodstock - when a farmer's field became the scene for the most famous festival in rock history:
"Do you recall what was revealed The day the music died..... And there we were all in one place" |