Don McLean performs “Vincent “ “Starry, Starry Night” “Vincent” is a song by Don McLean, written as a tribute to Vincent van Gogh. Its commonly known opening lyric, “Starry, Starry Night”, is 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. It was released on McLean’s 1971 American Pie album; the following year, the song topped the UK Singles Chart for two weeks, and peaked at No. 12 in the United States, w

DON McLEAN, the American troubadour behind the enduring hit "American Pie," turns 79 today. Born on October 2, 1945, in New Rochelle, New York, McLean's journey through the music industry has been marked by both triumphs and controversies. McLean's musical roots were nurtured by a diverse range of influences, from Frank Sinatra to Buddy Holly. As a teenager, he became enamoured with folk music, particularly after hearing the Weavers' 1955 recording at Carnegie Hall. His childhood asthma, while c