Keeping the Dream Alive

Münchener Freiheit

About Keeping the Dream Alive

For other uses, see Keep the Dream Alive"Keeping the Dream Alive" is a 1988 song by German pop and rock band Münchener Freiheit - also known as Freiheit in English-speaking countries - taken from their album Fantasy. The music was written by Aron Strobel and Stefan Zauner with lyrics by Timothy Touchton and Curtis Briggs, and the song was arranged by Andrew Powell, Armand Volker and Stefan Zauner. It was recorded in Abbey Road Studios and mastered by Tonstudio Rico Sonderegger, with Volker as the producer. The performance by Münchener Freiheit with the London Symphony Orchestra included featuring of additional vocals by the Jackson Singers. The song was originally recorded in German as "So lang' man Träume noch leben kann", and appeared on the album Fantasie. It was translated into English and recorded again to be released on CBS. An instrumental version under the original German-language title "So lang' man Träume noch leben kann" appeared in 1987 on Schenk Mir Eine Nacht - Ihre Schönsten Lovesongs. 


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2001
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Tonight the rain is falling 
Full of memories of people and places 
And while the past is calling 
In my fantasy I remember their faces 

The hopes we had were much too high 
Way out of reach but we have to try 
The game will never be over 
Because we're keeping the dream alive 

I hear myself recalling 
Things you said to me 
The night it all started 
And still the rain is falling 
Makes me feel the way 
I felt when we parted 

The hopes we had were much too high 
Way out of reach but we have to try 
No need to hide no need to run 
'Cause all the answers come one by one 
The game will never be over 
Because we're keeping the dream alive 

I need you 
I love you 

The game will never be over 
Because we're keeping the dream alive 

The hopes we had were much too high 
Way out of reach but we have to try 
No need to hide no need to run 
'Cause all the answers come one by one 

The hopes we had were much too high 
Way out of reach but we have to try 
No need to hide no need to run 
'Cause all the answers come one by one 

The game will never be over 
Because we're keeping the dream alive 

The game will never be over 
Because we're keeping the dream alive 

The game will never be over

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Münchener Freiheit

Münchener Freiheit (known sometimes simply as Freiheit) is a German pop and rock band that had released seventeen albums by 2007, six of which have gone gold and have sold over five million copies in Europe. They are named after a square in the city of Munich in Germany, meaning "Munich liberty". It is considered part of the Neue Deutsche Welle musical movement. more »

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Written by: Stefan Zauner, Aron Strobel

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12 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Keeping the Dream Alive" is a song by the band Münchener Freiheit, a German pop and rock band that originated from Munich, Germany. The song was first published in 1988.
Language Conversion
The original version of the song is in German titled "So lang' man Träume noch leben kann". This was translated into English as "Keeping the Dream Alive".
Chart Success
This song was one of the band's most successful releases, reaching number 14 in the UK Singles Chart in December 1988.
Song Composition
The song is iconic for its rich orchestration, merging the upbeat pop-rock with a full orchestra giving it a distinctive sound.
Christmas Scene
The song became popular in the UK after being included on a Christmas hits album in the 1990s despite it not being overtly Christmas-themed.
Album Information
The song is featured in the band's fourth album, "Fantasie," which was released in 1988.
Lyrics Significance
The song's lyrics speak about not giving up and keeping dreams alive, making it a motivational and encouraging piece of music.
Cultural Influence
Due to its popularity, "Keeping the Dream Alive" has been covered by various artists in different languages, showing its massive influence over pop and rock music.
Phil Ramone's Contribution
The English adaptation was mixed by renowned record producer Phil Ramone, known for working with many famous artists, including Billy Joel and Paul McCartney.
Band Recognition
Although Münchener Freiheit had many hits in Germany, "Keeping the Dream Alive" remains their only significant success outside of their homeland.
The Band's Style
Known for their Beatles-esque, harmonic pop-rock, Münchener Freiheit's "Keeping the Dream Alive" is a quintessential example of their signature style.
Music Video
The music video for the song features the band performing interspersed with images of young people achieving their dreams, reinforcing the uplifting theme of the song.

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