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A rather ironic folksong on a critical note by Don McLean (NewYork, 1945). In my opinion it's one of those tracks thats def. suitable to be played more then once.

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[DEFOVX1]

As a hip-hop fan first and foremost I love Don Mclean's lyrical ability and the way he manages to paint a story without saying everything. He is great flat out and should be considered in the same conversations as a dylan.

[RobMeulman]

The flatpicking guitar technique here is truly magnificent. Don McLean is one of the best acoustic guitar players ever, not many people know that. And of course one of the greatest voices.

[PeterAK61]

'Give me 50 shotgun shells and a hundred feet of rope'..

[TheBrutalphoenix]

@DEFOVX1 fuck that dylan he sould his soul to satan, Don write with his soul without "inspiration help"

[emofolkie]

I try to concentrate on the music more than the chilling story the lyrics tell, but I can't do it. I think the music and the lyrics are inseparable in this and most of Don's songs that it's hard to appreciate one without the other. He writes such incredible songs that tell stories that I haven't heard anyone else sing about. It's so all about America and yet also about the world.

[attilabeats]

@emofolkie im sorry I accidentaly deleted your comment from my inbox wise :( But guess youre right it might be on the line between country and folk, knowing the musician McLean id still call it folk though, its part of the clue perhaps that he's playing country style



[fedela100]

I've loved this song ever since I first heard it 11 years ago. I agree with dutchbonnet about it being chilling. So subtly done, in that innocent young voice.

[dutchbonnet]

I think it refers to the work of the Southern states' old friend the Ku Klux Klan. I think both the narrator and Mrs Campbell know exactly how the fire started – it's something they don't need to talk about. Absolutely chilling. Don McLean is a genius songwriter.