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  1. " Vincent " is a song by Don McLean, written as a tribute to Vincent van Gogh. It is often erroneously titled after its opening refrain, " Starry, Starry Night ", a reference to Van Gogh's 1889 painting The Starry Night. McLean wrote the lyrics in 1970 after reading a book about the life of Van Gogh. [2] .

  2. Don McLean's Vincent (Starry,Starry Night) Almost all images created by Vincent Van- Gogh.

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  3. Vincent (Starry Starry Night) Don McLean’s “other” big hit (after American Pie) written about the tragic life and death of Dutch impressionist Vincent van Gogh. The lyrics show Don McLean ...

  4. Vincent - Don McLean [Official Video] Music video for Vincent performed by Don McLean. From Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountains Rise Telethon (December 2016) www.donmclean.com...more.

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    “Vincent” revealed a truth about Van Gogh many may not have known or openly discussed when it was originally released as a single in 1972. Now, I understand what you tried to say to me And how you suffered for your sanity And how you tried to set them free They would not listen, they did not know how Perhaps they’ll listen now McLean’s lyrics addre...

    Don McLean first came across Van Gogh’s story while working a gig playing guitar and singing in schools during the fall of 1970, and came across a biography of the reclusive artist. McLean was immediately pulled into Van Gogh’s life story, which inspired him to write a song in tribute to the misunderstood artist. You took your life as lovers often ...

    Following the success of McLean’s No. 1 hit “American Pie,” in 1972, “Vincent” reached No. 1 on the U.K. charts and peaked at No. 2 on the Adult Contemporary and No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. In collaboration with the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit in Los Angeles and the International Society for Bipolar Disorders, in 2022, McLean filmed a ne...

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  5. Oct 23, 2020 · Don McLean shares how he wrote his 1972 hit "Vincent" inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's painting "The Starry Night" and his brother Theo's book. He also reveals how the song touched Tupac Shakur and other listeners.

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  7. Vincent. 220K subscribers. 18M views 7 years ago. Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Vincent · Don McLean American Pie ℗ A Capitol Records Release; ℗ 1971 Capitol Records, LLC ...

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