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Castles In The Air (3:43)

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“Castles In The Air” was released as a single in early 1972 as the B side to McLean’s bigger hit, “Vincent.” “Castle In The Air” tells the tale of a city man who can no longer stomach the airs of high society put on by his city girlfriend. He pines for a country girlfriend to marry.
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And if she asks you why, you can tell her that I told you
That I'm tired of castles in the air
I've got a dream I want the world to share
And castle walls just lead me to despair

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  • TheEnchantress

    Forgotten how much I love this one - thanks to LFM and my mix radio.....

    1 Apr 8:30am Reply

  • nomoresongs

    I love the old version, but I actually think this version of the song is almost better, more beautiful, and truly haunting in the way only Don McLean and Harry Chapin know how.

    23 Mar 4:45pm Reply

  • GarethSherry

    This is a horrible version! Please don't play wanky versions Last.fm!

    31 Jan 3:48pm Reply

  • Schattenpups

    i can't see him again neither.

    15 Jan 8:55pm Reply

  • silversurfer250

    If you have a Dream...don't let anything keep you from it.

    20 Oct 2012 Reply

  • steamboat58

    Nice, thanks Dora

    3 Mar 2012 Reply

  • JoelBeer

    Beautiful song.

    16 Dec 2011 Reply

  • Chiqlette

    Castles in the air. What's that all about?

    31 May 2011 Reply

  • MasterMorality

    The later version sucks compared to the original.

    19 Feb 2011 Reply

  • jetgar

    WOW.....WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SONG......THANKS PAUL !!!!

    29 Aug 2010 Reply

  • mjbmaxie

    Not original this is okay but..................

    12 Jan 2010 Reply

  • steamboat58

    Nice

    10 Dec 2009 Reply

  • ianwilliamsmith

    There is indeed two versions of this. In 1972 it was on the 'b' side "Vincent" and it was quite fast, then in1981 he re-recorded a slower version ( which I personally prefer.) But each to his or her own.Pax to all from Ian Smith.Xxx.

    18 Nov 2009 Reply

  • johnny7gun

    what a melody.....good words but i wish they were different...

    16 Sep 2009 Reply

  • iriscot

    just as good as vincent if not better

    29 Aug 2009 Reply

  • rafcosford

    That's a different slant on things Angel. Better now than later though eh. Still one of my favourites, singer & song.

    10 Aug 2009 Reply

  • Angelina56

    I would like to say that I am pleased for you, but afer what you ave put me thtough, I just want to curl up and die... Enjoy you new found freedom.. I hope you feel guilt too, and that you see me in the eyes of your new found love?

    22 Jul 2009 Reply

  • CharlieEckles

    love the 1981 version.

    22 Jul 2009 Reply

  • rafcosford

    He recorded 2 versions, one a little bit more up beat. You know what, they are both great!, as is Don.

    17 Jul 2009 Reply

  • GarethSherry

    Cracking track! Don at his best!

    6 Jul 2009 Reply
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