The iconic original work was auctioned off today. — -- It has been more than 40 years since Don McLean's "American Pie" was released, but the song is more iconic than ever. As proof, Christie's ...

NEW YORK -- John Lennon's handwritten lyrics to the final song on the classic Beatles album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" were purchased by an American collector on Friday for $1.2 million.