Watch the video below to hear more from Jason Whitlock: To enjoy more of Glenn's masterful storytelling, thought-provoking analysis and uncanny ability to make sense of the chaos, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution and live the American dream. "We have two things that we love and are passionate about: God and country. when the levee was dry), McLean and his friends would drive across the river and scout for places to drink and have fun in Rye, NY. "You cannot have these people in America living in a free society — which is for the time being free — pretending that they live under the circumstances of Jews in 1930s Germany," he added. Oh, and as I watched him on the stage With the Jester on the sidelines in a cast. The crash was the final blow («--keyword) to this music 'cause these three were that only major artists left. "Speak up. A generation lost in space Altamont, the Manson Murders, and the overdoses of Jimi, Janis, and Jim killed sixties naivety. McLean artfully shifts from the turmoil and pain of the day (children screaming – rioters, protesters) back to the plane crash. The players going for a forward pass. And don't put up with the oppression of people who are totally insincere ... they want to make money. The song has been endlessly analyzed; it’s intentionally ambiguous and the meanings are still up for debate. So they are falling fast, because everything is falling fast. The Day the Music Died Jim Austin | Aug 15, 2019 If you're a music fan—and if you're reading this, you probably are—you've heard this already: On June 11, the New York Times Magazine published an investigative report about a 2008 fire that destroyed a vault at … Sometimes, when The Levee would close (i.e. That among those, are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Those innocent days are over. Then he gets to halftime.”, “Halftime, he's seeing the summer of love. Buddy Holly terminated his association with The Crickets and his manager Norman Petty during a reunion in Lubbock, Texas, on November 3, 1958. Drove my Chevy to the levee Jason went on to say that he believes there are forces operating, both outside of and inside America, that are working to separate America from God, and that much of what we've witnessed in 2020 — from the racial division stirred by the mainstream and social media, to the rioting and looting by Antifa and Black Lives Matter, to the "remaking of the sports world into a shrine that celebrates resisting criminal suspects and denigrates this great country at every turn" — are symptoms and consequences of America's enemies separating God and country. Could be a reference to the Beatles preparing for their role in the cultural revolution. “We're just looking at some of the old interviews with Don McLean because he never talks about this song anymore. But something touched me deep inside Dwyer watched from below as the plane lifted into the dark, wintry night. Many people think that the song “American Pie” is about the death of Buddy Holly and other musicians in a plane crash, but Glenn presented a reading of the lyrics on radio and showed how it could also be seen as a warning against the danger of violent uprisings like what is happening now with Occupy Wall Street. Dylan, who sang “Like a Rolling Stone” – a major break from folk music in 1965 was involved in a motorcycle accident and subsequently laid low for about a year (“moss grows fat”), and many said he’d lost his muse. Possibly the dirges were sung for the Kennedy brothers, or Martin Luther King. [1][2] In addition the new hit artist Ritchie Valens,[3], J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson and Dion DiMucci, joined the tour to promote their recordin… ‘Cause fire is the devils only friend Date When Celebrated :Observance is always February 3. ‘Cause the players tried to take the field, “Helter Skelter in a Summer Swelter, again the Beatles song reference also indicates the chaos and the violence that broke out in the summer of '68. "The Day The Music Died" is February 3, 1959, when Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper were killed in a plane crash after a concert. the day the music died. Can music save your mortal soul Do you remember, do you recall what was revealed, the Miss America protest of '68 when women were burning their bras and everything else. He said that's a good way to look at it, a hopeful way. “For ten years now we've been on our own. There’s mention of sock hops and perhaps a reference to the Marty Robbins song “A White Sport Coat (with a Pink Carnation)”. While the Sergeants played a marching tune Bad news on the doorstep Lenin read a book of Marx. And the jester on the sidelines in a cast. Mick Jagger (“Jumpin’ Jack Flash”) is the devil compared to those carefree days of Buddy Holly and sock hops. In the UK, the single reached number 2, where it stayed for 3 weeks, on its original 1971 release and a reissue in 1991 reached No. A kindred passion," Jason said. Don McLean was not just writing about this event but the demise of an era. But not a word was spoken If you enjoy what we do and want to help us move away from relying on ads, you can make a contribution. And he's referring here to Mick Jagger was the Devil who refuses to end the Altamont concert despite the violence and the loss of crowd. Could break that Satan’s spell Do you believe in rock n’ roll Sure, the jester writes songs like ‘Masters of War,’ ‘A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall,’ ‘It’s Alright, Ma’ – some jester. How does a sports writer know how to fix America, and America's racial dilemma? Ephemeral, disposable, they served only one purpose—to let someone know "I'm here. No verdict was returned. The sacrificial rite. We started singing {Refrain}. Watch the commercial Glenn is referring to below: “So America is the greatest country of all and it was an era that believed in America. Watch the video below to catch the conversation: Everything comes down to the two Senate runoffs in Georgia. And now it’s ten years after the day the music died, and Jagger is performing at Altamont where a black man was stabbed and beaten to death by Hell’s Angels. We're still going. McLean continues to evoke the good ol’ days with references to “The Book of Love” by the Monotones, and even a Don Cornell hit, “The Bible Tells Me So”. Don't be a silent majority; be a very damn noisy majority. Okay. He said the players youth going for a forward pass. Singer Don McLean memorialized Holly, Valens and Richardson in the 1972 No. She's moved on from all of those things just as America began to move on from all of those things that faith would help you, that faith, you would do it through faith. Democrats know this and are pouring in millions to usher in a Marxist agenda. When I read about his widowed bride Sergeant's playing a marching tune. I saw Satan laughing with delight He radioed to Peterson but received no response. Lennon read a book of Marx. Remember that's, the jester is Bob Dylan. That's what happened at Altamont. He was specifically referring to songs like “Revolution” by The Beatles, which was clearly suspicious of violent revolution and uprisings, as well as “American Pie” by Don McLean. Except in some remote corner people will be playing Country music and listening to old Rock songs and a … He was singing {Refrain}. "Do you think anyone in history who told the truth had an easy time? For great art and culture delivered to your door, visit our shop. With a pink carnation and a pickup truck We were singin’ {Refrain}. Nature, represented by the Byrds, sense the danger, headed for safety in a shelter. The crash took the lives of three current rock legends: Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper, so now Feb. 3, 1959 is called "The day the music died." It's the decade of the Sixties. It's about America. Subscribe to BlazeTV today with our BEST DEAL EVER for $30 off with promo code GLENN. Here's more: The Day the Music Died refers to a small plane crash which took place near Clear Lake, Iowa, United States on February 3, 1959, killing three popular American rock and roll musicians: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. This actually goes back into the 1950s and a Dinah Shore commercial for Chevy,” Glenn explained. These three Rock singers died in an airplane crash on February 3, 1959. at the height of their popularity. That's why we're offering our most timely discount ever: $30 off a one-year subscription to BlazeTV with code "GLENN." McLean wrote the song from his memories of the event ("Dedicated to Buddy Holly" was printed on the back of the album cover). He isn't an ingredient at all. And so was America. That was the point. This single topped charts in … I went down to the sacred store Well, I know that you’re in love with him Asked on Wednesday whether parents could expect schools to be closed as soon as Thursday, Cuomo mocked reporters for their "obnoxious and offensive" questions and accused them of not paying attention. The Beatles arrive on the scene   Clearly, Lenin is a play on Lennon, but the correlation to Marx is under debate. If nothing emerges and the music dies, if we lose all sense of meaning for our music to reflect, perhaps then in 2012 the earth will be hit by a comet and we will all die. Eight miles high and falling fast We never got the chance.”, “We just passed our summer of love. Shortly after midnight on Feb. 3, 1959, Holly, Valens and Richardson arrived at the airport, gathered their belongings and hurried along through the falling snow to Peterson’s plane. There’s also an additional interpretation. And I asked her for some happy news I have to think he’s talking about somebody else. I drove my Chevy to the levee. Man, I dig those rhythm & blues It was one of the first tragedies to strike modern American music and a figurative end to 1950s culture. And the three men I admire most Steve Vistaunet's photgraphs of cassette spine designs take us back to pressing 'play' and 'record' on to make compilation mixes. And moss grows fat on a rollin’ stone I started singin’ {Refrain}. The erosion of our values. DON MCLEAN, AMERICAN SINGER SONGWRITER: The day the music died. Speak out. And the summer of love was an opportunity to get up and dance. In a special edition of the "Glenn Beck Radio Program," Outkick sports columnist Jason Whitlock filled in Tuesday for Glenn to explain how we can bring America back together, lean into racial harmony, and restore the values of our Founding Fathers. The Father,  Son and Holy Ghost likely also refers to JFK, RFK, and MLK, but McLean is clearly circling back to the day the music died. We all got up to dance McLean has been cagey about the song for decades, but has always insisted that “American Pie” was inspired by musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P “The Big Bopper” Richardson, who died in a tragic plane crash on Feb. 3, 1959. The quartet practiced in the park. From sock hops to Manson, Hell’s Angels and the Stones…. God isn't an essential ingredient in this new cake. But eight miles high is another song reference by the band the Byrds. Don McLean grew up in New York, and he would listen to music and party at “The Levee” in New Rochelle, NY. The music that died is considered the standard rock & roll songs. They want to win. I mean they were thin, so if you do decide to purchase this item please remeber it is F R A G I L E !!!!! The day the music died The tour was set to cover twenty-four Midwestern cities in 24 days. On February 3, 1959, a plane crash took the lives of Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Richie Valenz. The term generally refers to the day Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper passed on when their plane crashed, but has in recent times been used to describe the passing of other legendary musicians such as Elvis Presley, John Lennon and most recently, Michael Jackson. If we lose both races, we lose the country. In an interview with BBC Radio 2 (November 4th, 1993) he commented: “I still remember this light going off in my head as I was sitting up in my little room writing my songs and thinking about Buddy Holly and just how sad that was and how much I loved that guy, and how much I loved his music and how much I felt for him… I started to write this ‘A long, long time ago’ about how it felt when I was a paperboy and I opened up these papers… and this whole fantasy came out and the song was written”, But February made me shiver