This goo was worth a point in October 2023.

publication date: Friday, September 29, 2023 (part of October 2023)

category: Music

clue: His folk-rock hit about patriotic dessert chronicled the end of innocence for a generation.

explanation: McLean wrote and recorded "American Pie." more…

intended difficulty: very easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Steve West


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