Don McLean - American Pie

Though primarily known for that absurdly annoying title track, Don McLean's album American Pie has quite a few gems. He is a great lyricist, and while some of his lyrics are cliche today, in the 70's they were just right.

"Moonlight used to bathe the contours of your face while chestnut hair fell all around the pillow case
And the fragrance of your flowers rests beneath my head
A sympathy bouquet left with the love that's dead"


The highlight however is the tongue-in-ear-via-cheek "Everybody Loves Me Baby" in which Don McLean laments his failed attempts to bed one of many women on his to-do list.

The only thing I like more than this song is an eggplant parm sub from Il Giardino. If you're ever near Fenway, holy shit that's some good eats. $5.50 for a huge, warm, gooey slice of vegetarian delight.

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