In My Dreams
REO Speedwagon
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There was a time some time ago When every sunrise meant a sunny day, oh a sunny day But now when the morning light shines in It only disturbs the dreamland where I lay, oh where I lay I used to thank the lord when I'd wake For life and love and the golden sky above me But now I pray the stars will go on shinin' You see in my dreams you love me Daybreak is a joyful time Just listen to the songbird harmonies, oh the harmonies But, I wish the dawn would never come I wish there was silence in the trees, oh the trees If only I could stay asleep At least I could pretend you're thinkin' of me 'Cause nighttime is the one time I am happy You see in my dreams We climb and climb and at the top we fly Let the world go on below us We are lost in time And I don't know really what it means All I know is that you love me In my dreams I keep hopin' one day I'll awaken And somehow she'll be lying by my side And as I wonder if the dawn is really breakin' She touches me and suddenly I'm alive And, we climb and climb and at the top we fly Let the world go on below us We are lost in time And I don't know really what it means All I know is that you love me In my dreams And we climb and climb and at the top we fly Let the world go on below us We are lost in time And I don't know really what it means All I know is that you love me In my dreams, oh oh oh oh In my dreams
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Written by: TOM KELLY, KEVIN CRONIN
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21 facts about this song
Album Release"In My Dreams" is a song by REO Speedwagon from their 13th studio album, "Life as We Know It", which was released in 1987.
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Chart PerformanceThe song attained considerable commercial success, peaking at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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SongwritingThe track was penned by band members Kevin Cronin, Tom Kelly, and Bruce Hall.
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Genre Classification"In My Dreams" belongs to the genre of rock music, more specifically, soft rock.
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Music VideoA music video for "In My Dreams" was also produced, showcasing the band performing interspersed with various dream-sequence clips.
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Band Line-UpDuring the recording of "In My Dreams", the REO Speedwagon line up consisted of Kevin Cronin (lead vocals), Bruce Hall (bass), Neal Doughty (keyboard), Alan Gratzer (drums), and Dave Amato (guitar).
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Historical ContextThe song was popular during the decline of the power ballad era in 1980s rock music and the rise of pop and glam metal.
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Band's Critical ReceptionREO Speedwagon as a band has often been praised for their songwriting skills, demonstrated prominently in "In My Dreams".
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Song CoverSeveral artists have covered "In My Dreams", showcasing the song's enduring popularity.
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Live Performances"In My Dreams" has been performed frequently by REO Speedwagon during their live concerts, often receiving a positive response from the audience.
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MeaningThe lyrics of "In My Dreams" generally speak about longing for a past love, a common theme in REO Speedwagon's music. It resonates with listeners who have experienced similar emotion.
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Band Formation"In My Dreams" is a song by the American rock band REO Speedwagon, which was formed in 1967.
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Album InformationThis song is from their thirteenth studio album named "Life as We Know It" released in 1987.
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Chart Performance"In My Dreams" is a successful hit, reaching No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 6 on the Adult Contemporary charts in the United States.
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Song GenreThe song fits in the genre of soft rock and pop rock, which were popular styles during the 80s era.
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Band Line UpDuring the recording of "In My Dreams," REO Speedwagon's lineup consisted of Kevin Cronin (lead vocals), Bruce Hall (bass), Neal Doughty (keyboards), Dave Amato (guitars), and Bryan Hitt (drums).
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Song LengthThe length of the song "In My Dreams" is approximately 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
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Music Video ExistenceThe band also released a music video for "In My Dreams," which was frequently played on MTV during its peak popularity.
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Song ThemesThe song deals with the theme of longing and loss, with lyrics expressing longing for a loved one in dreams.
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ProducerThe song was produced by the band members themselves along with Gary Richrath and Alan Gratzer.
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Album SuccessAlthough "Life as We Know It" wasn't as big of a commercial success as some previous REO Speedwagon albums, it was still certified Gold in the US thanks, in part, to the success of "In My Dreams".
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