The Things That Dreams Are Made Of
The Human League
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Take time to see the wonders of the world To see the things you've only ever heard of Dream life the way you think it ought to be See things you thought you'd never ever see Take a cruise to China or a train to Spain Go round the world again and again Meet a girl on a boat meet a boy on a train And fall in love without the pain Everybody needs love and adventure Everybody needs cash to spend Everybody needs love and affection Everybody needs two or three friends [Chorus] These are the things These are the things The things that dreams are made of These are the things These are the things The things that dreams are made of Take a lift to the top of the Empire State Take a drive across the Golden Gate March, march, march across Red Square Do all the things you've ever dared Everybody needs love and adventure Everybody needs cash to spend Everybody needs love and affection Everybody needs two or three friends [Chorus] Like fun and money and food and love And things you never thought of These are the things These are the things The things that dreams are made of New York, ice cream, TV, travel, good times Norman Wisdom, Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee, good times [Chorus: x3]
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Written by: PHILIP OAKEY, PHILIP ADRIAN WRIGHT
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15 facts about this song
Release Information"The Things That Dreams Are Made Of" was officially released as part of The Human League's third studio album, “Dare,” on October 20, 1981.
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Song WriterThe song was written by the members of The Human League - Philip Oakey, Joanne Catherall, and Susan Ann Sulley.
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ProductionMartin Rushent, a brilliant name in the music industry, produced "The Things That Dreams Are Made Of."
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of Synth-pop, one of the most popular music styles in the late 70s and 80s.
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InspirationThe title of the song may have been derived from the classic film "The Maltese Falcon" (1941), in which Humphrey Bogart's character says, "The stuff that dreams are made of."
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Song ThemeThe song reflects on the materialistic vision of the 'American Dream' and how people crave for various things in life.
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Popular RemixIn 2008, a remix of "The Things That Dreams Are Made Of" found a new audience, thanks to DJ Richard X, which boosted the popularity of the song in UK club scenes.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not a chart-topping hit like "Don't You Want Me," the song has been a constant fan-favourite since its release.
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Music VideoThere wasn't any official music video made for this song.
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Album SuccessThe album "Dare" was a commercial success, and the song "The Things That Dreams Are Made Of" contributed significantly to the success of the album.
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Cover VersionIn 2008, the song was covered by an electro band called Parralox, and their version became popular in the club scenes.
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Live performancesThe song is a regular in The Human League's live performance setlists, it is often used to open their shows.
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Other VersionsOther artists such as Tiga and Justus Köhncke, Coby Grant, and Echoes have also covered "The Things That Dreams Are Made Of".
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LegacyThe song has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years and is often played in modern clubs, expressing its continued relevance and popularity.
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SamplingThe song has been sampled by various artists over the years, indicating its influence and impact in the music industry, notably in the electronic music scene.
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