AARPAARP Facebook ad: “The Story Behind American Pie”
Ran for 31 days, from May 1 to June 1, 2026, the last day Crush saw it.
Run by AARP on Facebook. Crush is not the advertiser and does not verify its claims. See this ad in Meta's Ad Library(opens in a new tab)
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About this ad
- Meta Ad Library ID
- 1366353355330012
- Platforms
- Facebook, Instagram, Audience Network, Messenger and Threads
- Relaunches
- 1
- Niche
- Travel & Events
Ad text
Before American Pie, there was heartbreak. Don McLean shares how one tragic headline in 1959 shaped the song — and a generation.
Where the ad sends people
aarp.org
The Story Behind “American Pie”
Don McLean reflects on loss and legacy.
Learn more: aarp.org(opens in a new tab)
