The original lyrics for Don McLean's "American
Pie" (including rejected and edited lines) fetched $1.2 million at a New
York auction Tuesday (April 7). The buyer remains anonymous. As for the meaning
to the song, Don said in the auction catalog, "Basically, in 'American
Pie' things are heading in the wrong direction. [Life] is becoming less
idyllic. I don't know whether you consider that wrong or right but it is a
morality song, in a sense. I thought it would be interesting as I reach age 70
to release this, so that anyone who might be interested will learn that this
song was not a parlor game It was an indescribable photograph of America that I
tried to capture in words and music, and then was fortunate enough through the
help of others to make a successful recording." The catalog did say it was
"fair to surmise" that "The King" was Elvis, "The
Jester" was Bob Dylan and "Helter Skelter" refers to the Charles
Manson murders.Sunday, April 12, 2015
Notepad of original lyrics to "American Pie" sold, but meaning of song still unclear
The original lyrics for Don McLean's "American
Pie" (including rejected and edited lines) fetched $1.2 million at a New
York auction Tuesday (April 7). The buyer remains anonymous. As for the meaning
to the song, Don said in the auction catalog, "Basically, in 'American
Pie' things are heading in the wrong direction. [Life] is becoming less
idyllic. I don't know whether you consider that wrong or right but it is a
morality song, in a sense. I thought it would be interesting as I reach age 70
to release this, so that anyone who might be interested will learn that this
song was not a parlor game It was an indescribable photograph of America that I
tried to capture in words and music, and then was fortunate enough through the
help of others to make a successful recording." The catalog did say it was
"fair to surmise" that "The King" was Elvis, "The
Jester" was Bob Dylan and "Helter Skelter" refers to the Charles
Manson murders.
Saturday, April 4, 2015
"Made In Alabama" CD
I wanted to make everyone aware of a new CD which spotlights the rich musical heritage of Alabama. Tony Lumpkin, who most will remember played with the Bleus, put me on to this. It consists of mostly original material by Alabama songwriters like Eddie Hinton, Wayne Perkins, Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham. All of the musicians, except one, are Alabama bred. That one musician (not from Alabama) is 'Blue Lou' Marini, the saxophone player that most will remember from the "Blues Brothers" movies.The killer songs are all well-produced right here in Alabama. I urge everyone to give a listen. For more information and song samples, go to http://www.musicmadeinalabama.com/.
Friday, April 3, 2015
April Meeting
Our next meeting is April 19th. We gather at 2 pm for refreshments and music conversation. The business meeting is at 3 p.m. Visitors are welcome to drop by and meet us! We’re at the Homewood Library, located at 1721 Oxmoor Road, near Homewood Park. We meet in Room 110 in the lower level.
Please remember that Mike Shell and Terry Barnett who formed the Tempos are speakers at our May meeting and not this meeting.
Please remember that Mike Shell and Terry Barnett who formed the Tempos are speakers at our May meeting and not this meeting.
Thursday, April 2, 2015
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