[Magic Fingers]

One of the finest lyrics in modern music.

[ex_desert_cowboy]

Thank you for this musical treat. This has always been one of my two favorite songs and has special meaning to me from long ago. This was really a great post.
From another “navy seal dad”.

[digger48]

Thank you for the post!

The first concert I attended was Don McClean almost 40 years ago.

He has a voice that still gives me goosebumps.

[dangus]

Those who don’t know enough
Say it, “Vincent Van Guff”;
Those more in the know
Say it, “Vincent Van Go”;
But they’re both quite off
for it’s “Vincent Van Goff.”

[TheConservativeParty]

Agree that song has wonderful lyrics and melody. Too bad it is not on the radio much. It always gives me chills.

[Earthdweller]

Thank you so much. I will send this to my son...he will love it.

[MozarkDawg]

Now I think I know what you tried to say to me
How you suffered for your sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they're not listening still
Perhaps they never will...

An ending that has always touched me so -- unfortunately, this applies to so many these past several years on to today, especially the last line.

[blam]

Thanks, great song.

Another from the American Pie album:

Crossroads

[4yearlurker]

Chet Atkins also did this song justice.