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1 trivia quiz  Anatomy of a Song: "American Pie" coolicon
Just how much do you know about Don McLean's classic "American Pie"? Pit yourself against 25 questions about the song and/or associated facts. Song #17 in the 'Anatomy' series.
Average 25Q
6378 plays
May 18 05
FussBudget gold
2 trivia quiz  American Pie: The Meaning of the Song coolicon
See how much you know about the song and its hidden meanings.
Average 20Q
5013 plays
Sep 17 03
stra0481
3 trivia quiz  American Pie icon
Some questions about the lyrics to "American Pie". These are not about interpretation. There are many ways to interpret the lyrics. This quiz assumes that the lyrics are to be taken literally. Questions are in the same order as the lyrics.
Easy 15Q
1836 plays
Mar 11 06
paulbrec

Some sample questions from this category:

* Who wrote the song "American Pie"?
* How long is "American Pie"?
* "The Day The Music Died" refers to February 3, 1959 and the death of whom?
* 'This'll be the day that I die' is a variation of what singer's 'That'll be the day'?
* What band did write the song "Book of Love", as asked at the beginning of the second verse?
* 'I know that you're in love with him..[...]...you both kicked off your shoes', he's talking about dance styles from what decade?
* The "jester" is spoken of quite frequently in this song. Who is he believed to be?
* The 'king' is obvious and widely thought to be whom?
* Who's the 'quartet practicing in the park', probably?
* 'Eight Miles High', as mentioned is verse four, was a hit song for what group?
* Who's the 'marching band' likely to be?
* Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, 'Jumpin Jack Flash' was a hit for what band in the '60s?
* In the most common interpretation, the 'flames' were the bonfires surrounding the concert, the 'sacrifice' was Meredith Hunter, a fan who was murdered. Who was the 'Devil'?
* Who do most people think is the 'girl who sang the blues'?
* 'Poets dreamed' is commonly thought to mean what?
* Weird Al did a parody of this song. What was it called?
* McLean has never spoken about any of the meanings of this song, except that he has admitted its reference to whom?
* 'Three men I admire most', who does he mean? (Well, probably)
* The song revolves around the deaths of three famous musicians in what type of tragedy?
* Just as co-incidentally, the title of a "Beatles" song also appears in the lyrics. What song is that?

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