"Vincent" (also known as "Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)") is a song by Don McLean, written as a tribute to #VincentVanGogh. Its commonly known opening lyric, "Starry, Starry Night", is a reference to Van Gogh's 1889 painting #TheStarryNight. McLean wrote the lyrics in 1970 after reading a book about the life of Van Gogh. It was released on McLean's 1971 #AmericanPie album; the following year, the song topped the #UKSinglesChart for two weeks.
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