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Happy for a While: "American Pie," 1972, and the Awkward, Confusing Now
An in-depth look at the song "American Pie," how it appeared in the middle of various cross-currents dominating pop music in 1972—the unprecedented chart success of singer-songwriters, the crest of a '50s-nostalgia boom, the blurring of the line between hit singles and lengthy FM album tracks—and also some thoughts from the author on how to approach great art made by people whose personal transgressions become a matter of public record.
308 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 4, 2023
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