Starry, Starry Night
Don McLean · 2001
117 min · 24 tracks · folk rock
A reflective tapestry of folk melodies laced with poignant storytelling and emotional resonance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of quiet contemplation
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- long evening listening sessions
- poignant storytelling through melodies
- gentle nostalgia for simpler times
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
- seek instant gratification and hooks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, 'Starry, Starry Night' marked Don McLean's return to the studio after nearly a decade since his last album. At this point, McLean was revisiting his catalog while also exploring new material, showcasing his enduring relevance in the folk music landscape. The album came during a period when nostalgia for classic singer-songwriters was resurging.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Simon & Garfunkel· Cat Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Everyday 2:53
- 2 La La Love You 4:27
- 3 Homeless Brother 4:39
- 4 If We Try 4:07
- 5 Winterwood 5:06
- 6 Crossroads 5:04
- 7 Castles in the Air 4:02
- 8 Tulsa Time / Deep in the Heart of Texas 5:39
- 9 Castles In the Air (retake) 4:25
- 10 Angry Words 3:23
- 11 My Love Was True 3:43
- 12 Singin' the Blues 4:31
- 13 You Gave Me a Mountain 4:31
- 14 Crying 5:31
Disc 2
- 1 And I Love You So 7:18
- 2 Raining in My Heart 3:18
- 3 Jerusalem 4:41
- 4 You're My Little Darlin' 3:38
- 5 American Pie 9:25
- 6 Superman's Ghost 4:22
- 7 Fashion Victim 3:07
- 8 Headroom / Dreidel 8:40
- 9 It Was a Very Good Year 3:29
- 10 Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) 7:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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