There have been few songs discussed more than Don McLean’s “American Pie”. But the lyrics aren’t as puzzling as you’d think. In this video we break down how McLean captures growing up in the 1960s in the allusion-laden lyrics. #musichistory #musicstory #60srock #70srock #50srock #americanpie #thebyrds #thedaythemusicdied #buddyholly #lyricalanalysis #bobdylan #doowop #rocknroll