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| 1 | American Pie | 1 | Jan 1972 |  |
| Don McLean |
| 2 | American Pie | Sep 1995 | |
| Chupito |
| 3 | American Pie | Oct 1995 | |
| Just Luis |
| 4 | The Saga Begins | Jul 1999 | |
| Weird Al Yankovic |
| 5 | American Pie | 7 | Mar 2000 | |
| Madonna |
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American Pie was a 1972 number one song for its writer, Don McLean. The song lyrics referred to 'the day the music died,' a sentiment reflecting upon the February 3, 1959, plane crash that killed young rockers Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. In 2000, a dance version by Madonna reached number 7.
The 1999 song The Saga Begins by Weird Al Yankovic was a spoof of American Pie. His lyrics were changed to reflect on characters in the movie Star Wars.
The 1999 song The Saga Begins by Weird Al Yankovic was a spoof of American Pie. His lyrics were changed to reflect on characters in the movie Star Wars.
American Pie song title page
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American Pie was a 1972 number one song for its writer, Don McLean. The song lyrics referred to 'the day the music died,' a sentiment reflecting upon the February 3, 1959, plane crash that killed young rockers Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. In 2000, a dance version by Madonna reached number 7.
The 1999 song The Saga Begins by Weird Al Yankovic was a spoof of American Pie. His lyrics were changed to reflect on characters in the movie Star Wars.
The 1999 song The Saga Begins by Weird Al Yankovic was a spoof of American Pie. His lyrics were changed to reflect on characters in the movie Star Wars.
Song List for American Pie