Don McLean • Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) #lyricvideo #shorta

The world-famous hit by American singer-songwriter Don McLean (b. 1945) is officially called ‘Vincent’, but is more often referred to by the opening line 'Starry, Starry Night'.

McLean says he was reading a biography of Vincent van Gogh when he stumbled upon the idea of composing a song about him. The song became an homage to the artist and his work.

McLean understands Vincent’s struggle. That he wasn’t crazy, but that he was afflicted by illness. 'Now I understand what you tried to say to me, and how you suffered for your sanity'.