Donald McLean III is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is best known for his 1971 hit song "American Pie", an eight-and-a-half-minute folk rock "cultural touchstone" about the loss of innocence of the early rock and roll generation.

Composer  Lyricist: Don McLean  May 9, 2017

A Capitol Records Release; ? 1971 Capitol Records, LLC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX_TFkut1PM

Released on: 1988-01-01

Producer: Ed Freeman
Studio  Personnel, Engineer: Tom Flye
Associated  Performer, Banjo: Don McLean
Associated  Performer, Piano: Paul Griffin
Associated  Performer, Piano: Ray Colcord
Associated  Performer, Drums: Roy Markowitz
Associated  Performer, Guitar: David Spinozza
Associated  Performer, Bass  Guitar: Robbie Rothstein
Associated  Performer, Chorus: West 44th Street Rhythm And Noise Choir

"American Pie"

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

 Amazing song .....

Oustanding song and cool lyrics!!   

 Some contentment can only be with good reception  

This kind and nice reception is always well taken. 

Awesome  song, it fits right into the current chaos these days. 

So  

Bye, bye Miss American Pie
Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry
And them good ole boys were drinking whiskey and rye

Singin' this'll be the day that I die
This'll be the day that I die

Everyone around the world wants a piece of the pie.

Currently, it is seen more than ever like French fries.