Who is Don McLean singing about in his song that starts with the lyrics 'Starry, starry night'?

Vel, A truly beautiful song. American Pie is another great song. I listen to the lyrics and, as good as they are, they don't really make sense to me. I might be missing the point of course, I believe the song was written in response to Buddy Holly's death.

Such a beautiful song. I listen to it over and over. Anyone who does not know it, please find it and just listen.

I don't know that I've ever heard this song. I'm only familiar with the "American Pie" song by him.

I love night🤗❤