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The meaning behind the lyrics of Don McLean's American Pie. Janis Joplin, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, War & Peace, drugs, murder, Hell's Angels and the Rolling Stones. And, of course Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper.
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The song "Pie Jesu" is taken from Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Requiem" , sung by Hayley Westenra, who was 15 then. "Pie Jesu" is originally sung by Sarah Brightman.
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Gay rights activists throw a pie in Anita Bryant's face.
I downloaded this clip in 1997.
I think this is where I got it:
http://www.planet out.com/popcornq/db/ getfilm.html?104
-Will
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Recorded in London 1977 - Philharmonia Orchestra under Andrew Davis with the Ambrosian Singers.
Pie Jesu Domine,
dona eis requiem,
requiem sempiternam.
Merciful Lord Jesus,
grant them rest,
rest everlasting.
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This is a revision to previously posted videos. I was fortunate enough to go to the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake IA and speak firsthand with many who were there including Tommy Allsup who flipped the coin with Ritchie Valens. This version corrects some factual errors and includes new footage from the SURF