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Discover the story of the song > Castles in the Air – Don McLean

Who sang Castles in the Air?

Don McLean released the song Castles in the Air. Date of release: 1971.

Release date: 1971

Duration: 03:43

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🎶 Castles in the Air song analysis

The protagonist is tired of pretending and living in a world that does not exist. He wants to share his dream of living in the country with his girlfriend, but she doesn't understand. He decides to leave her and the city behind for a chance to live a new life where he can find happiness and fulfillment.

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Don McLean - Short Biography

Donald McLean III is an iconic American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his 1971 hit "American Pie". He also produced other popular singles such as "Vincent", "Dreidel" and "Wonderful Baby". His interpretations of Roy Orbison's "Crying" and the Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You" cemented his place in music history. His music is considered a cornerstone of the loss of innocence of the first generation of rock and roll.

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The song "Castles in the Air" is a single originally released by American singer-songwriter Don McLean in 1971, then re-recorded and re-released ten years later. The song tells the story of a disgruntled man who is tired of living in the city and decides to leave behind not only his urban dream, but also the love he finds there. In search of a more rural lifestyle and the love of a woman who is like him, he leaves his old life behind in pursuit of his desires.

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