Think You Know 1970s Songs And Lyrics ? Only 5% Can Name These Songs

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Which 1971 song by Don McLean is a tribute to Buddy Holly and became famous for its chorus about 'the day the music died'?"

Castles in the Air

American Pie

Crying

Vincent

The song "American Pie" reflects on the tragic plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. Richardson, known as "The Big Bopper," in 1959. This event is often referred to as "the day the music died," symbolizing the loss of innocence in rock and roll. The song became an enduring classic, capturing the cultural shifts and nostalgia of the 1960s and '70s.

Think you know your classic '70s hits? Test your memory and see if you can match these iconic (and sometimes forgotten) lyrics to the songs that defined the decade.