Analysis Of Don Mclean's Song American Pie

Don McLean’s song “American Pie,” explains an awful event that he saw as a young paper delivery boy. The song is from a first person point-of-view describing the events of what happened “the day the music died.” During this day a plane had crashed killing some of the biggest names in rock n roll history, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and “The Big Popper Richardson.” The historical purpose of this event is so memorable because people admired these musicians so much; these men provided a vital role in inspiring a nation during an era that was going through a major change. What makes this song a primary source is that Don McLean was actually there when the crashed happened. He was the paperboy handing out the news hot off the press to the people