Don McLean wrote and recorded “American Pie.” As far as I’m concerned, that alone gives him all the respect and admiration I can muster.
But “Vincent” is special. A deeply moving tribute to Vincent van Gogh, an incredible artist who died miserable and penniless, never knowing how much he would inspire and move so many generations to come.
A wonderful song for a wonderful artist. Truly beautiful.
“And when no hope was left in sight on that starry, starry night
You took your life as lovers often do
But I could have told you Vincent
This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you.”
(kudos to tdifatta for the great van Gogh art imagery)
