The phrase “Starry Starry Night” usually refers to two different works — one is a painting, and the other is a song.

Quick answer

  • The famous painting often called “Starry Night” or “The Starry Night” was painted by Vincent van Gogh in 1889.
  • The song that begins with the lyrics “Starry, starry night” is titled “Vincent” and was written by Don McLean in 1971 as a tribute to van Gogh.

So if you mean the painting, it’s Vincent van Gogh; if you mean the song with those opening words, it’s Don McLean.

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