About The Song
“Vincent” is a song by Don McLean, written as a tribute to Vincent van Gogh. McLean wrote the lyrics in 1971 after reading a book about the life of Van Gogh. The song is often erroneously titled after its opening refrain, “Starry, Starry Night”, a reference to Van Gogh’s 1889 painting The Starry Night. The lyrics show McLean’s admiration for both the artist and his work. The song tells the story of one of the many people and places referenced within Don McLean’s seminal 1971 album, American Pie. The song is a beautiful tribute to the misunderstood artist and his tragic life and death. The official music video for the song was released on YouTube on February 14, 2017.