Emily:
"Vincent" was written by Don McLean as a tribute to Vincent van Gogh. It is often titled after its opening refrain, "Starry, Starry Night", a reference to Van Gogh's 1889 painting The Starry Night.
McLean wrote the lyrics in 1971 after reading a book about the life of Van Gogh. It was released on McLean's 1971 American Pie album
Special thanks to Elvis Garagic @soundstruck Studio Dubai for the mix/mastering!
Thanks also to Simon Tomkins for the recorded acoustic guitar track!
"Vincent"
Single by Don McLean
Album American Pie
Released February 1972
Label United Artists Records, BGO Records
Songwriter Don McLean
Producer Ed Freeman
Don McLean singles chronology
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