Dustland Fairytale
The Killers
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Song Origins"Dustland Fairytale" is a track from The Killers' third studio album, "Day & Age" (2008), and the song itself was released as a single in 2009.
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Lead Singer's InspirationThe song was written by Brandon Flowers, the lead singer of the band. He was inspired by his parents' love story, and wrote the song as a tribute to them.
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SymbolismThe "Dustland" in the song's title refers to the arid, sparsely populated region of Nevada where Flowers spent most of his formative years.
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Music CompositionThe song is appreciated for its piano-driven melody, emotional lyrics, and the soaring vocal performance of Flowers.
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Critics ViewpointCritics have praised the song for its powerful storytelling, with many considering it to be one of the emotional high points of the "Day & Age" album.
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Oliver Burton's WishIn 2013, the band performed the song live on "Good Morning America" as part of fulfilling the wish of a terminally ill fan named Oliver Burton.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not charting highly in the United States, "Dustland Fairytale" reached top 40 positions in multiple international music charts, including in the UK.
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New VersionThe Killers and Bruce Springsteen released a new version of the song named “A Dustland Fairytale” in June 2021.
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Lyric MeaningThe lyrics of "Dustland Fairytale", though cryptic at times, reflect the difficulties Flowers' parents faced, including his mother's cancer diagnosis.
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Live Performances“Dustland Fairytale” has become a staple in The Killers' live performances, and the band often dedicates the song to Flowers' parents.
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Video ReleaseThe music video for "Dustland Fairytale" was released in June 2009, featuring a scenario of a boxing match that symbolizes the struggle and love story described in the lyrics.
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