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Summary:

"These essays focus on the cultural and historical significance of Don McLean's song "American Pie." Addressed are such topics as historical and literary interpretation of the lyrics and musical qualities, dissection of commentary on rock and roll history, analysis of continuing significance of the song, and ways in which the song has been used by various writers/artists"--Provided by publisher.

Table of Contents:

• Machine generated contents note: 1. Long, Long Time Ago: A Lyrical Interpretation / Joseph E. Burns
• 2. Line by Line Analysis of a Classic Song / Ray Schuck
• 3. Perception of Race in Rock and Roll / Richard J. McGowan
• 4. Lyrical History: There Is More to Music Than Making the People Dance?! / Russ Crawford
• 5. Eight-and-a-Half Minutes Is a Long, Long Time / William B. Robison
• 6. Rock and Roll Grows Up / Harry Edwin Eiss
• 7. Generation Lost in Space / Robert McParland
• 8. Tale of Two Sagas / Raymond I. Schuck.

Contributors:

Schuck, Raymond I., 1972-

Schuck, Ray, 1950-

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Other Related Resources:

Print version: Do you believe in rock and roll? (Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, 2012 — ISBN 9780786471058; LCCN 2012031706)

Subjects:

McLean, Don, 1945- — American pie (Song)

Rock music — United States — History and criticism

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Electronic reproduction. Ipswich, MA Available via World Wide Web.
Description based on: Print version record.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Call Numbers:

ML420.M34183 D6 2012

ISBNs:

9781476600369 (electronic bk.)
1476600368 (electronic bk.)
9780786471058 [Invalid]
0786471050 [Invalid]

OCLC Numbers:

812331425

Other Control Numbers:

489769 (source: EbpS)
[Unknown Type]: ybp9733923