The expression dates from the early part of the 19th century. keep oneâs chin up To maintain oneâs courage and resolve, to keep oneâs spirits up, to keep oneâs head held high. This American expression has been in use since at least 1938. Keep your chin up honey.
Vincent (Starry Starry Night) McLean wrote âVincent,â also known as âStarry, Starry Night,â in the fall of 1970, while he was working for the Berkshire School District. He was living in the Sedgwick House, a beautiful Federal style house in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
Comments: 58. 1  This is my favorite song. 2  This song can reduce me to tears as soon as i hear starry, starry night... poetry at its finest. 3  On May 29th 1972, Don McLean performed at 'The Great Western Express' festival at Bardney, Lincolnshire, England... 4  VINCENT is from the same 1971 album American Pie.