Day Dreaming
Aretha Franklin
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Artist Background“Day Dreaming” is performed by Aretha Franklin, known as the "Queen of Soul." With her powerful and unique voice, Franklin is recognized as one of the most important artists in music history.
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Song Details"Day Dreaming" was released on January 24, 1972, as part of the album "Young, Gifted and Black."
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Chart Success“Day Dreaming” was one of Franklin's biggest hits. It topped the Billboard's R&B singles chart for two weeks and also peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song CompositionNotably, Franklin didn't only perform the song, she also wrote it. This compelling track reveals her songwriting prowess as well as her charismatic interpretation of soul music.
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Song InspirationIt is widely speculated that the song was inspired by Aretha's relationship with fellow musician and tour mate, Dennis Edwards from The Temptations.
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Song MessageThe lyrics of the song express a woman's love for a man who remains a dreamer. Using her incredible ability to communicate emotion with her voice, Franklin painted an image of a woman lost in her imagination about her love relationship.
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Multiple CoversSuch was the popularity and impact of "Day Dreaming" that it was covered by artists like Mary J. Blige and Natalie Cole. Each artist brought their own spin to the original, further promoting its legacy.
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Grammy Nomination"Day Dreaming" earned Franklin a nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 1973 Grammy Awards.
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Song PopularityThe song has been featured in several films and TV shows over the years, further adding to its popular appeal.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has often been sampled in hip-hop music by artists like Cam'ron and Big Pun, highlighting its enduring influence and relevance.
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Track SamplingThe song is well-known among music enthusiasts for having a bridge that contains 2 bars of 6/8, followed by 2 bars of 3/4, and then 2 bars of 4/4. This unconventional structure has made it an interesting song for other artists to sample.
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