Street of Dreams
Rainbow
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I heard the sound of voices in the night Spellbound there was someone calling I looked around no one was in sight Pulled down and I kept on falling I've seen this place before And you were standing by my side I've seen your face before tonight Maybe I just see what I want it to be I know it's a mystery Do you remember me On a street of dreams Running through my memory On the street of dreams There you stood a distant memory So good like we never parted Said to myself I knew you'd set me free And here we are right back where we started Something's come over me And I don't know what to feel Maybe this fantasy is real Now I know I see what I want it to be But it's still a mystery Do you remember me On the street of dreams Running through my memory On the street of dreams You are in every face I see On the street of dreams Something's come over me And I don't know what to feel Maybe this fantasy is real Now I know I see what I want it to be But it's still a mystery Do you remember me On the street of dreams Running through my memory On the street of dreams On the street of dreams I know you have always been On the street of dreams Will we ever meet again my friend On the street of dreams Do you know just what it mend to be On the street of dreams Never know just who you'll see do ya On the street of dreams You can be who you want to be, oh yeah On the street of dreams I can hear you calling me On the street of dreams
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Written by: JOE LYNN TURNER, RITCHIE BLACKMORE
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15 facts about this song
Artist Fact"Street of Dreams" is a magnificent song performed by the British rock band, Rainbow. Rainbow is renowned for its fusion of hard rock and heavy metal music genres.
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Song Release DateThe song was released in the year 1983, making it nearly four decades old now.
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Album Details"Street of Dreams" is part of Rainbow's seventh studio album, "Bent Out of Shape".
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Band MembersAt the time of recording, Rainbow consisted of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, lead vocalist Joe Lynn Turner, keyboardist David Rosenthal, drummer Chuck Burgi, and Roger Glover on bass.
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Music Video ControversyThe song raised eyebrows for its music video, which was banned by MTV due to a hypnotism scene.
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Song StyleThe song leans more towards the pop-rock genre compared to the band's earlier works, which were typically heavier.
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Group TransitionThe song marks Rainbow's progression from being a pure hard rock, heavy band towards more accessible and mainstream-oriented sound.
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Chart Performance"Street of Dreams" hit number 14 on the Mainstream Rock chart, showing the band's considerable success even with their changing sound.
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LyricistThe stunning lyrics of the song were written by Joe Lynn Turner and Ritchie Blackmore.
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Cover VersionsMultiple artists have covered "Street of Dreams," including Blackmore's Night, an English folk duo featuring former Rainbow member Ritchie Blackmore.
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Live PerformancesDespite the song's popularity, it was rarely performed live in concerts after Rainbow's 1984 tour.
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Final Rainbow Single in US"Street of Dreams" is the last single of the Rainbow band that charted in the United States.
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Music RepresentationThe song is considered a classic representation of 80's rock ballads.
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Unique SoundThe song features a strong synthesizer line that makes it distinct from other Rainbow songs.
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Song ThemeThe song deals with themes of lost love and reminiscence, with the lyrics often interpreted as cherishing memories of a past relationship.
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