"American Pie" by Don McLean - The Music of Stranger Things - Camp Know Where: A Stranger Things Podcast

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially season 3)

Lauren and Joel continue their 3rd mini-series of “The Music of Stranger Things” with a deep dive of the song "American Pie” by Don McClean. They discuss when the song is used in the show, what this evokes for the audience, and how the song advances the overall plot of Stranger Things. They break down the instrumentalization of the song & analyze some of the lyrics before a lightning round. Whether your favorite pie is Erica’s or not, grab your Chevy, drive it to the levee, and join us as we dig into the longest song on the radio for the 1970s!

(00:00) Intro

(1:35) Song’s Composer, Release Timeframe, & Historical/Personal Context

(5:23) Where & How The Song Is Used In Stranger Things

(8:04) Our Reactions To Hearing The Song In Stranger Things & Why This Song Resonates

(19:24) Song Instrumentalization & Lyrics Analysis

(26:14) Lightning Round

(51:10) We'd Love to Hear From You!

Honorable Mentions:

Billy & Heather Attack

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