‘American Pie’: a 1971 song of three deaths and three million more
“Holly’s plane crash in 1959 foreshadowed a series of deaths”.
Pop
The 1963 song that convinced Brian Wilson he had to “create a new kind of music”
Moving away from Surfin’.
The punk singer Elton John said no one could imitate: “His voice reeked of hurt and anger”
In a league of his own.
The 1980s icon Linda Ronstadt knew was never a good singer: “More an entertainer”
The stylistic side of music.
The 1983 song Elton John will always love singing: “It’s just great”
The timeless piece of pop music.