"Slice" is the title track and the second single from Five for Fighting

Five for Fighting

Five for Fighting is the stage name of American singer-songwriter John Ondrasik. He is best known for his piano-based rock, such as the Top 40 songs "Superman " , "100 Years" , and "The Riddle" .-Early years:...

's 2009 album Slice (Five for Fighting album)

Slice (Five for Fighting album)

Slice is the fifth studio album by Five for Fighting, the stage name of American singer-songwriter John Ondrasik, released on October 13, 2009 by Aware Records and Wind-Up Records, his first album with WU...

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The song is a nostalgic tribute to Don McLean

Don McLean

Donald "Don" McLean is an American singer-songwriter. He is most famous for the 1971 album American Pie, containing the renowned songs "American Pie" and "Vincent".-Musical roots:...

's "American Pie", featuring a reference to "Chevys

Chevrolet

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 and levee

Levee

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s" in the first verse and the line "We were more than just a slice of American pie" in the chorus.

Chart performance

The song "Slice" peaked at #33 on the US Adult Top 40 and #12 on the US Adult Contemporary charts.

Charts

Chart (2009/2010)	Peak position
US Adult Contemporary	11
US Adult Top 40 Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks Adult Top 40 is a variation on the United States Billboard charts...	33