Vincent

Vincent a song by Don McLean on Foxsoundi

Vincent by Don McLean

About Vincent

"Vincent" is a song by Don McLean written as a tribute to Vincent van Gogh. It is also known by its opening line, "Starry Starry Night", a reference to van Gogh's painting The Starry Night. The song also describes different paintings done by the artist. McLean wrote the lyrics in 1971 after reading a book about the life of the artist. The following year, the song became the number one hit in the U.K. and No. 12 in the U.S. In 2000, PBS aired Don McLean: Starry, Starry Night, a concert special that was filmed in Austin, Texas. .

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About this song

Credited to: Don McLean
Album: cozy autumn vibes · Track 17 of 52
Released: September 25, 2024
Duration: 4:00
Ranking: #4 most played Don McLean track on Foxsoundi
On Last.fm: 469,034 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: cozy autumn vibes

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Heart To Heart by Mac DeMarco ,
Lovefool - Radio Edit by The Cardigans ,
1979 - Remastered 2012 by The Smashing Pumpkins ,
Eyes Without A Face by Billy Idol ,
There She Goes by The La's ,
Wish You The Best by Lewis Capaldi ,
Dial Drunk by Noah Kahan ,
Step On Me by The Cardigans ,
California Dreamin' - Single Version by The Mamas & The Papas ,
Fingers Crossed by Lauren Spencer Smith ,
Us by James Bay ,
Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson ,
Blue Light by Mazzy Star ,
You’re Gonna Go Far by Noah Kahan ,
Vincent by Don McLean ,
Astronomy by Conan Gray ,
Fall in Love with You. by Montell Fish ,
We'll Never Have Sex by Leith Ross ,
Head Over Heels by Tears For Fears ,
Love Me More by Sam Smith ,
Call Your Mom by Noah Kahan ,
Kissing In Swimming Pools by Holly Humberstone ,
Give You My Lovin by Mazzy Star ,
I'll Be Your Mirror by The Velvet Underground , Nico ,
Blue Hotel by Chris Isaak ,
come into my arms by November Ultra ,
Big Star by Lorde ,
Only The Lonely by Chris Isaak ,
Seventeen Going Under - Acoustic by Sam Fender , Holly Humberstone ,
Forever by Noah Kahan ,
The Art Teacher by Rufus Wainwright ,
Cry, Cry by Mazzy Star ,
Little Talks by Of Monsters and Men ,
Five String Serenade by Mazzy Star ,
Let It Go by James Bay ,
In My Mind by Lyn Lapid ,
Maine by Noah Kahan ,
Feeling Whitney by Post Malone ,
Sometimes (Backwood) by Gigi Perez ,
Sunsets For Somebody Else by Jack Johnson ,
Solitude by Billie Holiday ,
Hold Back The River by James Bay ,
Come On Get Higher by Matt Nathanson ,
In Dreams by Sierra Ferrell ,
Snowbank Blues by The Backseat Lovers ,
Brighter Than The Sun by Colbie Caillat ,
I Can't Get My Head Around You by Billie Marten ,
Autumn Leaves - Remastered 1987 by Nat King Cole ,
Glue Myself Shut by Noah Kahan ,
Rearview by Brenn! ,