Don McLean - Castles In The Air (Live In Austin)

Castles In The Air by Don McLean. Recorded at the The Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas in 1999.

Don McLean is a Grammy award honoree, a Songwriter Hall of Fame member, a BBC Lifetime Achievement award recipient, and his smash hit “American Pie” resides in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry and was named by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA) a top 5 song of the 20th Century. A New York native, Don McLean is one of the most revered and respected songwriters in American history. Don McLean’s incredible legacy spans music from virtually every genre including blues, country, folk and of course, pop. In addition to entertaining tens of millions of fans for six decades, Don McLean has influenced a variety of icons in the music world including such notables as George Michael, Madonna, Garth Brooks, Tupac Shakur and Elvis among many others. Don McLean continues to write and tour extensively and in 2021 will mark the 50th anniversary of “American Pie” with a world tour.

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[MrVasmikey]

We don’t have this kind of writing genius any longer. I’m afraid it’s gone forever.

[voulafisentzidis]

Lyricists like Don McLean, Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce, Gilbert O'Sullivan, and so many others from the 60s did precisely what art is supposed to. It got us thinking and questioning. Still listening 60 years later.

[robertrussell]

Don McLean has secured a magical place in our music history and we love him for his gift to us. A gentle giant in the music world.

[fritzcat]

Beautiful, beautiful man. I want to go back to my youth and listen to his beautiful music again.

[agayager]

How ironic Don McLean gets old but his masterpieces remains young to people's hearts. ❣️

[charmicarmicat]

Americana at its finest. Don’t get much better than this.
It’s a big country and it’s good for your soul to leave the city

[voight-kampff]

Love the orchestra ... every tone so smooth and elegant. The harp introduction at the start lifts the song from the very beginning. And the piano ends this song magically. Life is perfect for a little while. Thank you.

[ulyssesparado]

McLean fave singer of my is an American treasure! Long live Don!

[marybria]

This video was made on my birthday ! July 16. How pretty

[raycastro]

Don McLean change growing up in America for me

[joaobatistacaveira]

Agradeço a Deus por estar aqui aos 70 anos ouvindo essas músicas que me embalaram na juventude. Obrigado Deus.

[JorgePedrosa-hq]

Voz marcante, interpretação magnífica e música lindíssima. ❤

[DuxburyDan]

Don McLean, I really enjoy this song. I do not know what you musically call it, but I love the way you change the delivery or the tone of your voice (????) on the last word of many of the lines. (TOLD YOUuuuu/CASTLE IN THE etc....) ❤️ IT..

[lawrencescalzo]

Don's got that picking down and voice and composing talent rarely found

[rikbr]

Impressionante, a voz continua a mesma !

[xiropigado]

Going to see Don Mclean in 2 months, can't wait, love his music.

[randalcolucci]

Don, love you man. I know your heart as I align with your spiritual vision of the world and how you interpret it in your music. This song is awesome, but Crossroads is so powerful. One of my favorites.

[Tammy-]

I love this song so much ❤️I can hear it all day long 💓 It's amazing that your voice still so beautiful ❤ Best wishes from TAIWAN 🤗

[rrl]

I adore the first line - Brilliant lead in!

[edwardfraser]

One Dons best songs..I love his original version on his Tapestry album more...however this is still a nice version