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| Paste MagazineAurora AmidonDespite the documentary’s scattered approach, it’s not exactly a chore to take interest in the backstory of such an iconic moment in American cultural history. |
| The New York TimesGlenn KennyThe movie really comes alive when it is recreating the recording session for the song, showing how the ace studio keyboardist Paul Griffin transformed the tune with his energetic gospel-style piano. |
| Los Angeles TimesNoel MurraySomehow, the more McLean explains the song, the more wondrous it seems. |
| Wall Street JournalJohn AndersonFor all the gushing about the “transcendent” nature of “American Pie,” Mr. Brooks is the one who actually mentions, and praises, the recording itself, which becomes a fascinating aspect to a show that seems to spend an inordinate amount of time justifying its existence. |
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
