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Comment from tempeste
Ciao mystery poet, I gave you your 6 th vote.
About a year ago I heard for the first time Starry Night by McLean.
Beautiful song about
Van Gogh, I love his paintings.
I had never heard the song American Pie..but was enticed to read your entry when I realised McLean wrote it.
I listened to the video you provided first then read your input.
Thanks for breaking it down and explaining the meaning behind the words.
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2022
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Ciao mystery poet, I gave you your 6 th vote.
About a year ago I heard for the first time Starry Night by McLean.
Beautiful song about
Van Gogh, I love his paintings.
I had never heard the song American Pie..but was enticed to read your entry when I realised McLean wrote it.
I listened to the video you provided first then read your input.
Thanks for breaking it down and explaining the meaning behind the words.
Comment Written 01-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2022
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Thank you so much for your kind review and lovely comments regarding my American Pie poem.. I truly appreciate your vote and the funny thing is that about the -time you were voting for me, might have been about the same time I was voting for you. So thanks again my very sweet friend.
It's so very much appreciated !
Thanks again.
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Ciao!
Actually , I had voted for you then I went to see who sent me a review.
I saw your comment and went to have a look at your portfolio and was surprised that you were the mystery author of American Pie.
( laughs)
Comment from Lulube
Brilliant. Love the concept for this poem of a favorite song. Mixing the music lyrics and in between an important event with celebrities throughout, simply brilliant. Long long song ago. good to hear again.
lulube
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Brilliant. Love the concept for this poem of a favorite song. Mixing the music lyrics and in between an important event with celebrities throughout, simply brilliant. Long long song ago. good to hear again.
lulube
Comment Written 26-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Haha! Oh Lulube, you are right on the ball this morning. Long long song ago. That was cute! Thanks so much for such kind comments about my poem and your gracious gift of six stars.. I truly appreciate them all so very much!!
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thxs you! as before brilliant!
lulube
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Haha! Oh Lulube, you are right on the ball this morning. Long long song ago. That was cute! Thanks so much for such kind comments about my poem and your gracious gift of six stars.. I truly appreciate them all so very much!!
Comment from Bill Schott
The choice of American Pie evokes that definite sea change that occurred when Elvis was drafted, and Buddy Holly filled the gap and became iconic. His death, along with all the other loss of that era, really did throw a pall over a generation.
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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The choice of American Pie evokes that definite sea change that occurred when Elvis was drafted, and Buddy Holly filled the gap and became iconic. His death, along with all the other loss of that era, really did throw a pall over a generation.
Comment Written 26-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Hi Bill, I agree with you 100%. The death of the singers were a metaphor for, 'the day the music died.' But Don McLean also used the term as a more over all term, that talked about the age of loss of innocence in our nation, after JFK was killed, and later Bobby and MLK. Then Vietnam war being a senseless killing spree because Johnson owned much stock in the helicopter factory that served Vietnam, There was a turmoil never seen before in the lyrics and drugs shown to affect some warped minds such as Helter Skelter and other songs by mostly John Lennon, with the Beatles and Mick Jagger as they talk about Jack jumped over a candlestick, as many proclaimed God to be dead and the people that were so drawn in by some of these singers were first in Line to believe it and help spread the propaganda. So as much as it talks about a metaphor or figure of speech of when Holly and others died was when the music died, that was just the beginning. The rest goes on and on,, just as the song does. I doubt anyone could argue that it was the decade where most change was encountered, from good to evil. Sorry to go on and on Bill, but no wonder McLean chose this decade to write about in American Pie. Thanks for your awesome comments my friend.
Comment from Brandon Clark
Very creative! Of course, this is a favorite song of mine, not least because the Chevy by the levee...lol. This was very unique, and I liked it very much. Great job and thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Very creative! Of course, this is a favorite song of mine, not least because the Chevy by the levee...lol. This was very unique, and I liked it very much. Great job and thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Brandon, I thank you so much for your great review and kind comments. I appreciate it so very much my friend!
Comment from Wendy G
A very clever entry, incorporating all that music, and its relevant social history into one poem. Brought back memories, and also showed how insightful the song writers were at that time. Best wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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A very clever entry, incorporating all that music, and its relevant social history into one poem. Brought back memories, and also showed how insightful the song writers were at that time. Best wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Wendy, I thank you so much for your great review and kind comments. I appreciate it all so very much my friend!
Comment from bob cullen
A very accurate translation of a song I never really understood or liked all those years ago. This posting, along with around fifty years spent on learning this life process has provided new understanding.
This really is a brilliant and fitting tribute to a great song.
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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A very accurate translation of a song I never really understood or liked all those years ago. This posting, along with around fifty years spent on learning this life process has provided new understanding.
This really is a brilliant and fitting tribute to a great song.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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Bob, as always you are so thoughtful! ! Thank you for your very kind comments and the gracious gift of six stars. I appreciate it so very much my dear friend!
Comment from mermaids
Love your words. American Pie is one of my all time favorite songs. I was in high school when it came out. I like how you explain the lines, history comes alive here. Best wishes for the contest.
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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Love your words. American Pie is one of my all time favorite songs. I was in high school when it came out. I like how you explain the lines, history comes alive here. Best wishes for the contest.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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Oh thank you so much my sweet friend! I appreciate your kind words and the common love of the song. I was in tenth grade when it came out so we must be close to the same age? But thanks again for your thoughtful review!
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I think I was in tenth grade too. Elaine
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So would you be about 67-68?
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I will be sixty four in February. Elaine
Comment from lyenochka
I had all of Don McLean's albums - but this song wasn't among my favorites like Vincent. You did a great job merging the lyrics plus adding the interpretation of the song into the poem. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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I had all of Don McLean's albums - but this song wasn't among my favorites like Vincent. You did a great job merging the lyrics plus adding the interpretation of the song into the poem. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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Oh Helen, I loved Vincent, Starry Nights. I got the chills just thinking about it. But I used American Pie, because there were so many hidden meanings that I had to research to share them with all. It was the loss of innocence and people turning away from God and a time of remembering where we all were when JFK was assassinated. I also used it to make people aware that the lyrics to so many songs were so evil, which a lot of people were not aware of with how the Beatles, mostly John Lennon had changed to disrupt our youth, (us) at that time, and of course the Rollingstone's Mick Jagger, how bad it had become. So as much as I loved many other songs more, I knew with this one, I could help some understand and also it would get the attention.
Thanks so much for your kind words, as always my dear friend.
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Yes, I think one DJ's interpretation focused on the "widowed bride" as referring to JFK's widow Jackie. But others said it was a reference to Buddy Holly, Don McLean's idol and that a lot of it was music references. You're right that music and popular media has the power to insidiously lure people away from the Lord!
Comment from newilk
I absolutely adore web weaving and collections of poems, lyrics or excerpts from books that cover the same topic or carry a similar theme. Wonderful piece of collected poetry <3
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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I absolutely adore web weaving and collections of poems, lyrics or excerpts from books that cover the same topic or carry a similar theme. Wonderful piece of collected poetry <3
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much for your great review and kind comments. I appreciate it so very much my friend!
Comment from jenintorre
I really love this poem. It is so clever and well put together combined with excellent artwork and presentation. I think it will do very well in the competition. Good luck and best wishes. Jen.
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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I really love this poem. It is so clever and well put together combined with excellent artwork and presentation. I think it will do very well in the competition. Good luck and best wishes. Jen.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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Jen, as always you are a sweetheart! Thank you for your very kind comments and the gracious gift of six stars. I appreciate it so very much my sweet friend!