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If you're watching us from california, you know about death valley, one of the driest places in the world, that would be considered an oasis compared to this area. >> 14 years of rainfall in one day? >> yes. >> incredible. >> and the ground can't absorb it. >> runs off. a long, long time ago. don mcclain wrote one of the most popular and mysterious songs ever. and others have recorded other versions of "american pie." >> and now on a whim he has decided to get rid of the manuscript. it could unlock some of the secrets to the day the music died ♪ bye-bye ms. american pie ♪ drove my chevy ...