Dreamin'
Vanessa Williams
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For the life of me I never thought that it could be The way it stands right now Emotions running high Every night I wish that I Could tell you how I feel Those words are here in my heart Oh but there is just one missing part How to put it together How to say it right And let you know that Every night I'll be dreamin' Dreamin' Hoping baby you will be there I'll be dreamin' Dreamin' Hoping baby you will be there Let me take time out To try and find out If this could be real Cause reality scares me I've been living a fantasy How should I feel Those words are here in my heart Oh but there is just one missing part How to put it together How to say it right And let you know that Every night I'll be dreamin' Dreamin' Hoping baby you will be there I'll be dreamin' Dreamin' Hoping baby you will be there
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Written by: MAURO P. DESANTIS, LARRY MCFARLAND, JERRY MELILLO, RENEY PENA, ROBERTO COLLAZO PENA, MARTIZ WARE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Release Details"Dreamin'" is a song released by Vanessa Williams from her first studio album "The Right Stuff".
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Song PopularityThe song reached No. 1 on the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and No. 8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Song Duration"Dreamin'" runs for a duration of 5 minutes and 26 seconds.
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Reinterpretation"Dreamin'" is a cover of a 1982 song composed by Lisa Montgomery and Geneva Paschal, originally performed by the Family Brown.
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Music GenreThe song can be categorized as an R&B or Pop song.
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Album Critical RecognitionThe album "The Right Stuff" from which "Dreamin" was taken was officially certified gold and later platinum, meaning that it sold over a million copies.
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Songwriter CreditsThe song was written by Lisa Montgomery and Geneva Paschal.
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Musical Style"Dreamin'" reflects Williams's transition from the world of acting and beauty pageants to the music industry, with a significant emphasis on R&B and Soul genres.
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Vanessa Williams's BackgroundThis song is significant in Vanessa William's career as before this she was more renowned for her acting and modelling professions. She was previously crowned Miss America in 1984.
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Chart Performance"Dreamin'" remained on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 21 weeks, demonstrating its popularity and commercial success.
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Award NominationsThe success of "Dreamin'" and the album "The Right Stuff" led to three Grammy Award nominations for Vanessa Williams in 1989, including Best New Artist.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Dreamin'" was directed by Brian Grant, who has also worked with artists like Peter Gabriel, Olivia Newton-John, and Whitney Houston.
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Live Performances"Dreamin'" has remained a staple of Williams' live performances over the years, often performed as part of her renditions of her greatest hits.
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Impact on Career"Dreamin'" helped establish Vanessa Williams as a serious and credible recording artist after her reign as Miss America and brief acting career.
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