American Pie - Don McLean

  • Used on the soundtrack album for Born On The Fourth Of July Wiki.
  • The 'American Pie' meaning - Don McLean has famously never fully explained the lyrics, leading to endless myths and doctoral theses deciphering every line. He stated the song is about the loss of innocence in America.

  • Entered the US chart on 27 November 1971 and reached number 1. Spent 19 weeks in the charts (4 weeks at number 1).
  • Entered the UK chart on 16 January 1972 and spent 16 weeks in the charts, reaching a high of number 2.
  • Re-entered the UK chart on 29 September 1991 and spent 10 weeks in the charts, reaching a high of number 12.
  • Re-entered the UK chart on 19 February 2012 and spent 3 weeks in the charts, reaching a high of number 78.
  • Included in Johnnie's Jukebox chart. For more details visit BBC.
  • Included in Boom All Time Chart 2026 chart. For more details visit Boom Radio.

  • Nominated for the Record Of The Year by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy) in 1973