Castles in the Air - Don McLean (1981) Lyrics

Castles in the Air - Don McLean (1981) Lyrics (A song frequently played during my final "Dorm" year..)

[robinoxfeld]

You made a beautiful video. You really did justice to a great song, I love the backround that you chose, great job.

[Alegretimao]

"...I'm city born but I love the country life..."

Love this

[jcraver]

A true poet. Peaked at #36 on the U.S. charts on 12/26/81. This should have been a much bigger hit.

[angienewland]

The most beautiful, amazing story is this was/is my husband's favorite song. After his bitter, painful divorce, he felt compelled to listen to this spectacular song. His ex-wife was like the woman in the song, who had to have it all, and live in her.."CASTLE", and "HIGH SOCIETY COMPANY". He knew his heart had to finally depart and find himself and simplicity. What he didn't know was that a simple, "COUNTRY GIRL" from Texas was coming to Arizona, to see him from 30 years earlier as a couple once. By surprise, both of us had horrible spouses who belittled and betrayed us many difficult ways. He was my first love in my early twenties. He was in Vet School and school was too demanding. The heartbreaking finality was real and life went on. I eventually moved to Texas, and became a country girl and raised my 5 children on a farm. On the other hand, he graduated from Vetinarian School and moved to Arizona. We both left Hoosier land and became the person of values and years later, the Lord brought me here to Arizona with friends and seminar. I decided with courage to go say hi and "how are you?", with NO Animal for appt. for ol' DOC!! We both held each other and felt the LOVE once given to each other. He got diagnosed with cancer 2 months later, and we worked together to beat it.. NATURALLY!!.. IT'S been almost 3 yrs. now, and our love grows and GROWS.. This song was a song, but became a reality. We truly know GODS HAND WAS AND IS...on our marriage now...THANK YOU JESUS, THAT I WAS..HIS COUNTRY GIRL..AND WE LIVE IN THE WOODS...NO CASTLES IN THE AIR...JUST PINE TREES AND FOREST AND MOUNTAIN AIR..

[briannat]

Such a beautiful ballad...never gets old. Makes me cry every time!

[alta-iu]

his best one & probably one of the best songs of the era.

[lydiagoldsmith]

I keep trying to get Don McLean inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. I need help. With this song, “American pie” especially, “Vincent” the impact on society, as well as the beautiful song he wrote sung by Elvis Presley, “And I love you so”, ...These songs are all so beautiful and he is so deserving of a place in that Museum and that recognition

[Toywithme]

remember when music had soul. i miss the 70;s and 80's!
we lost something in this new millenium. im not quite sure what it was. But I can feel it deep down in my soul. Something is missing from society today. It reflects in the music, tv, and movies. Some kind of magic is gone. Replaced by something less and far from our true nature.

[godfreypark]

I remember when I had first heard this song, it stuck in my head.  By the second time I had heard it, I had it already memorized. It became a shower song staple. The range wasn't too difficult, and the vocal variations allowed for experimentation. The song subject is poignant and easily understood as a story.  Very underrated. Thanks for the upload.

[glennlacuna]

This song never dies...It's magical. The music, the lyrics and the ability of the singer to give life to the song, is indeed marvelous...It's always pleasing to hear.

[kellyannelaviar]

my dad listens to a " older folks" radio station. I heard this song and shazamed it. The rest is history lmao. its beautiful, what a lovely voice

[VanVaper]

Don McLean was one of greatest songwriters. Musician, and vocalist. He writes a whole story of joy, pain, and the struggles of life. The 70's was definetly the best era for acoustic songs and songwriters.

[stephenbuffery]

Top top tune. We've all been there

[SMPLECAVEMAN]

Oh...my...goodness... what a beautiful melody, lyrics and voice. I accidentally stumbled upon this gem and am in love with it. Thank you for sharing it, great sound quality too 👍

[samuraykid]

Im brazilian (my english no is perfect) but I LOVE this song

[ProudKansan]

Was never a fan of "American Pie", but, I'm a BIG fan of this song. I LOVE THIS SONG!!

[georgeburke]

It's insane how when I hear this song I go right back to early I miss those days.

[HalaluYAHEVER]

Beautiful video, absolutely beautiful song!! ❤❤❤💯🌠🏰

[michael.]

Beautifully produced with strings and understated vocal background. One of his best!

[olgaking]

This song makes me want to fall in love with the words and melody.