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Who sang 1967?

Don McLean released the song 1967.

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The meaning of the song '1967 ', based on the lyrics

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🎶 1967 song analysis

The protagonist and his friend Joe enlisted in the army to fight in a war and thought they would become heroes and preserve their country's freedom. However, the protagonist eventually returned home alone, as Joe died in battle. Despite this loss, the protagonist will never forget his friend and the sacrifice he made. Once home, the protagonist also faced mockery and scorn for his service, as the country was divided and no longer celebrated heroes.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘1967’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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Don McLean - Short Biography

Donald McLean III is an iconic American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his 1971 hit "American Pie". He also produced other popular singles such as "Vincent", "Dreidel" and "Wonderful Baby". His interpretations of Roy Orbison's "Crying" and the Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You" cemented his place in music history. His music is considered a cornerstone of the loss of innocence of the first generation of rock and roll.