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
in the local area. It is because of his point of view in the song and the amount of detail along with the person feelings of not only himself but also others around him that makes this fit into primary recourse category.