Songs About Artists?

Question

I'm searching for songs about great artists, writers/poets, or musicians - songs like Don McLean's "Vincent." Thanks!

Answer 1

Pink Floyd's Vera

about Vera Lyn

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vera_Lyn

Answer 2

The only thing that comes to mind that is even close is "The Art Teacher" by Rufus Wainwright.

Answer 3

Hi,

well, there's night shift by the commodores, not sure if that fits what you're looking for.

there's also abraham, martin, and john by dion, again, not sure.

when we was fab, and, all those years ago by george harrison.

there's a joni mitchell album called mingus, for charles mingus.

gosh, i know there are lots but i can't think of any and i have lost my album collection.

lol, there's candle in the wind by elton john for marilyn monroe, which he also dedicated to Lady Di, but i'm not sure if either of those personalities qualify.

bob dylan must have some songs, i'm almost certain he does.

sorry, that's all i got.  i'll come back if anything pops up.