January 1972: Don McLean's "American Pie" was # 1 this week

Back in January 1972, Don McLean's "American Pie" was the # 1 song in the country and probably most of the world.  

As I recall, many people enjoyed the catchy chorus ("bye bye Miss American pie") but struggled with the meaning of the lyrics and the story behind the song.

'American Pie" did have one wonderful benefit for me and many others.  It introduced us to the story of Buddy Holly of Lubbock, Texas, Richie Valens ("La bamba") and the Big Bopper ("Chantilly Lace").  They were the three musicians who were killed in that winter storm over Iowa in 1959, or "the day that the music died".

"American Pie" may have also opened the door to "American Grafitti", "Grease", "Happy Days" and all of that 1950's music revival of the mid-70's.  

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January 9, 1972: The Milwaukee Bucks stopped the LA Lakers 33-game streak!

Who remember watching the Bucks stop the Lakers' 33 game winning streak?   

I remember watching this game with my dad and brother on TV.   It was a very anticipated match because of Kareem Jabbar and Walt Chamberlain.   It was a clash of the young star vs the veteran on the basketball court.

The final score was 120-104.    

There were some great players on that court.   Oscar Robertson was the Bucks' leader and guard.    On the LA side, Jerry West, Gail Goodrich and the aforementioned Chamberlain are in the Hall of Fame.

It was a great game to watch and enjoy.    

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