Don McLean's 'American Pie' Lyrics Sell for $1.2M

Songwriter Don McLean's original working manuscript for  "American Pie," one of the most iconic songs of the 20th century, sold for $1.2 million, auctioneers Christie's said on Tuesday. It fell short of the $2 million record set last year for Bob Dylan's hand-written lyrics for "Like A Rolling Stone." Tom Lecky, head of the books and manuscripts department at Christie's, said the price was a fitting tribute to one of the foremost...

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