The Day the Music Died

[brindlepicker]

A buddy of mine in the mid 80’s said friends he knew at college played that song nonstop on a tape on a trip from BGSU near Toledo, OH all the way to their spring break destination in FL.

Had to be alcohol or something involved to handle that.

 

[ddewerd]

I feel sorry for you.

Jeez, lighten up

Ever hear of sarcasm?

So much hate for an enigmatic song. Love it or hate it, sounds like we're debating Freebird, Sweet Home Alabama, Brown Eyed Girl, Mustang Sally, and Wagon Wheel all at once

Sheesh

Cheers,
Doug

 

[ZackyDog]

 

[Mr. St. Paul]

The story goes that it cost $37 to take the plane instead of riding on a bus in the winter with the broken down heater. Dion was offered a ride, but noticed that $37 was what his parents were paying in rent, so he took the money and sent it home to the Bronx.

He honored his father and his mother, so that his days may be long on this earth. He's still alive and is 83 years old.

I saw Dion back in 1991. Dave Edmunds had put together a Rock 'n' Roll Revue. Dave, Graham Parker and Dion. Steve Cropper was musical director and guitar, Phil Chen on bass, and the Memphis Horns. Dion came out to do his set and it was awesome. Everybody in the band was obviously having a great time doing his hits. Dion, Dave and Graham traded verses on 'Abraham, Martin and John', then did the last verse in 3-part harmony. One of the best shows I've ever seen. I got to meet Steve Cropper in 2005, mentioned the show to him, and his eyes lit up talking about it. "That gig was SO MUCH FUN!" he said.

Long live Dion DiMucci.

 

[Stringbanger]

What a shame to have to link 50s stars who made music I love to a song I hate from the 70s.

I know what you’re saying, but ease up on Don McLean. If anything, it was his tribute to those musicians.

Somebody heard his song and said, “Don, you should record that.” The rest is history!

 

[Tonetele]

Good luck with all those btilliant words.

 

[NickDG]

I'm 17-years old and driving in the snow on Long Island in December of 1971 when I first heard American Pie on the radio. For me it's one of those songs I vividly remember hearing for the very first time. And I didn't even know who Buddy Holly was back then. Sure, it's an old tune now, and while I may not go out of my way to listen to it, I do enjoy playing and singing it. Because when I do - I'm 17-years old again.

 

[Lucius Paisley]

We all have our own "The Day The Music Died".

Mine is 28/2/2000.

 

[omahaaudio]

Ever hear of sarcasm?

Sure thing. If you're ever sarcastic I'll let you know.

 

[dougbgt6]

I too remembered Buddy yesterday. I was a paper boy in Feb 1959 and was shocked to learn he died. When I first heard American Pie it was a jarring reminder of my paper round 20 odd years previously, as though Don McLean had looked inside my head. Still creeps me out a bit.

Doug

 

[Colo Springs E]

What does American Pie mean, Don?

“It means I’ll never have to work again,” he used to quip.

 

[SnidelyWhiplash]

What does American Pie mean, Don?

“It means I’ll never have to work again,” he used to quip.

Any artist would be happy to have such a tune, no matter
how " bad " it might be...

 

[cyclopean]

When the Rat closed?