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I think everyone has an "American Pie" memory. Mine is singing it with our high school choir every day before the teacher came in, as our own little warmup.

I love Don McLean's music and when my daughter had the golden opportunity to work one of his concerts, I found out that he and his band are as wonderful as we could have hoped. (The saying is "never meet your heroes, and Don McLean made hash of that old saw.) I was excited to see the documentary and afraid that it wouldn't live up to what I wanted to see and learn about the song and the man. I am pleased to say that this movie lived up to my, admittedly, very high expectations.

I don't particularly care what every verse means. I'm of the age that we discussed it to death in music classes. But I wanted to know how it came about and how Don McLean became the voice of so many people.

The stories from everyday folks who became parts of this amazing tale are well told. The editing keeps this movie flowing and McLean's own anecdotes are specific and relevant. So many documentaries get so precious about their subjects and let them ramble about irrelevant stuff that the docs are just bogged down.

If you've ever had a joyful experience singing "American Pie" this is a movie you'll enjoy. I hope that there will be another one to discuss Don McLean's other works. (Hint, hint)

• sheridaglover
• Jul 25, 2022

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