In a Broken Dream
Rod Stewart
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Every day I spend my time Drinkin' wine, feelin' fine Waitin' here to find the sign That I can understand Yes I am. In the days between the hours Ivory towers, bloody flowers Push their heads in to the air I don't care if I ever know There I go Don't push your love too far Your wounds won't leave a scar Right now is where you are In a broken dream Did someone bow their head ? Did someone break the bread ? Good people are in bed Before nine o'clock. On the pad before my eyes Paper cries, tellin' lies The promises you gave From the grave of a broken heart Hmm Every day I spend my time Drinkin' wine, feelin' fine Waitin' here to find the sign That I can understand Yes I am. Oh. I sit here in my lonely room Don't push your love too far You know your wounds won't even leave a scar Right now is where you are In a broken dream And don't you forget what I say Hoo, hoo
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27 facts about this song
Song Creation"In a Broken Dream" was first recorded in 1969, but it didn't gain significant popularity until it was re-released in 1972.
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Song AuthorThe song was written by David Bentley, an Australian keyboardist who was also a member of the band 'Python Lee Jackson.'
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Initial FailureInitial sales of the song were poor until it was re-released when Rod Stewart had garnered fame as a solo artist.
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Not as Solo WorkDespite being widely associated with Rod Stewart, "In a Broken Dream" was not actually released as a part of his solo work.
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Band AssociationThe song is actually a single by Australian Rock group Python Lee Jackson with Rod Stewart as a session musician.
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MisconceptionCommonly, it's assumed that "In A Broken Dream" is a Rod Stewart song due to his distinctive voice that dominated the song.
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Against the NormUnlike typical Rod Stewart songs the ballad "In a Broken Dream" has a melancholy and bluesy sound.
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Payment MethodRod Stewart, initially not paid for the session, accepted a set of seat covers for his car as payment for his vocals on this track.
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Chart PerformanceAfter re-release, "In a Broken Dream" reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US.
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ReappearanceRod Stewart again performed "In a Broken Dream" on his 2015 album "Another Country."
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Cover VersionsIt's been covered by several other artists, including Thunderthighs and Randy Crawford.
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Sample UsedThe song has been sampled by numerous artists including A$AP Rocky for the song “Everyday,” which features Rod Stewart, Miguel, and Mark Ronson.
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Song Origin"In a Broken Dream" was originally recorded by an Australian rock band named Python Lee Jackson in 1968.
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Not the Original SingerRod Stewart was not a member of Python Lee Jackson but was asked by the band to provide vocals for the track as the band were not happy with the original vocals.
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Recorded as a FavorRod Stewart sang the song as a favor for the band's keyboardist, who was also his roommate and pal.
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Initial ReleaseThe song was initially released in 1969 without crediting Rod Stewart explicitly, just listed as "a friend".
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Release DelayAlthough recorded in 1968, Stewart's version of "In a Broken Dream" wasn't released until 1970.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number three in the UK Singles Chart in October 1972, after the popularity of Rod Stewart had been established.
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PaymentInstead of a regular recording fee, Rod Stewart asked for a set of seat covers for his car as his payment for singing the song.
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Re-release"In a Broken Dream" was re-released in 1972 after Stewart's successful solo career had taken off.
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Wrong PerceptionDue to its late release and misleading credits, many people think "In a Broken Dream" is from Rod Stewart’s solo discography when it's actually a Python Lee Jackson song.
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Famous SampleThe song was notably sampled in "American Dream", the first single of rapper/singer G-Eazy's third studio album, "The Beautiful & Damned."
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Different Genres"In a Broken Dream" encompasses several genres. It has elements of pure rock, blues rock, and symphonic rock.
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Revival on ScreenThe song was featured in the 2015 film, "The Big Short," contributing to a renewed interest in it.
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Cover VersionsThe track has also been covered by numerous other artists, such as Thunderthighs and David Coverdale (lead singer of Whitesnake).
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Album InclusionAlthough originally a Python Lee Jackson single, the song appears on some Rod Stewart compilation albums, such as "The Story So Far: The Very Best of Rod Stewart."
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LyricsThe lyrics to "In a Broken Dream" tell the story of a man with unrequited love, which has often resonated with listeners.
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