A Dustland Fairytale

"A Dustland Fairytale" is a song by American rock band The Killers, released as the fourth single from the band's third studio album, Day & Age (2008). The Killers performed the song live on The Late Show with David Letterman accompanied by an orchestra in 2009.

"A Dustland Fairytale"
Single by The Killers
from the album Day & Age
B-side"Forget About What I Said"
ReleasedMay 9, 2009 (2009-05-09)
Recorded2008
GenreHeartland rock
Length3:45
LabelIsland
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Stuart Price
  • The Killers
The Killers singles chronology
"The World We Live In"
(2009)
"A Dustland Fairytale"
(2009)
"¡Happy Birthday Guadalupe!"
(2009)

The song's lyrics focus upon frontman Brandon Flowers' parents, referring to "Cinderella" (his mother) and a "slick chrome American prince" (his father).

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