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right-track · 06-17-2009, 03:37 PM

Blow your credibility!
Declare your love for those unfashionable songs you've always had a soft spot for but, were too embarrassed to disclose.

Vincent by Don McLean

A beautifully written song by Don McLean after he'd read a book about the troubled artist Vincent Van Gogh.
OK we all know that, but when you consider how quickly this song was completed after putting pen to paper, its nothing short of a masterpiece.
Everything about this song has me feeling strangely, happily melancholic.
There's nothing impressionistic about 'Vincent'. Every single word is crystal clear and at a tempo that demands the listener to listen, to understand.
Sad and uplifting all at the same time.
Unfashionable? Yes, but without doubt one of my all time favourite songs.

06-17-2009, 03:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	*The "Fck That...This Rocks!!!" Thread Blow your credibility! Declare your love for those unfashionable songs you've always had a soft spot for but, were too embarrassed to disclose. Vincent by Don McLean** A beautifully written song by Don McLean after he'd read a book about the troubled artist Vincent Van Gogh. OK we all know that, but when you consider how quickly this song was completed after putting pen to paper, its nothing short of a masterpiece. Everything about this song has me feeling strangely, happily melancholic. There's nothing impressionistic about 'Vincent'. Every single word is crystal clear and at a tempo that demands the listener to listen, to understand. Sad and uplifting all at the same time. Unfashionable? Yes, but without doubt one of my all time favourite songs.