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“American Pie” by Don McLean (1971)

Ah, here’s another classic! “American Pie” first came out in the 1971 album of the same name. The song was a tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Jiles Perry Richardson Jr. The three rock and roll musicians tragically died in a plane crash in 1959.

“American Pie” By Don McLean 1971