Walking in My Sleep

Roger Daltrey

About Walking in My Sleep

"Walking in My Sleep" is a song written by Leslie Adey and Jack Green and recorded by Roger Daltrey from Roger Daltrey's fifth solo album released in 1984. The single was produced by Mike Thorne, with executive producer listed as "Spike". This is presumably the same woman who was credited as executive producer of Pete Townshend's Scoop album, later revealed to be Helen Wilkins. The single, "Walking in My Sleep", peaked at number 4 on the Billboard's Mainstream Rock Charts and number 40 on the Netherlands's MegaCharts the single also reached #56 on the UK singles charts and #62 on the US singles charts and #19 on the Austrian Singles Charts. The single's music video featured Ian Dury, who was best known as the lead singer of the British band Ian Dury and the Blockheads. 


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1997
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Lookin' 'round at all the faces
I can see they're all the same
Drifting shadows on the sidewalk Slowly walking in the rain
The moon     shines down     she sees       she knows
And I            follow             Through rain         and sun
But you see I'm walking in my sleep
And I don't know how I got here
And when I try to keep the beat, you see I'm walking in my sleep
Didn't know that I was dreaming
Sunny days come out of midnight
In the darkness of the evening Running softly from the light
The moon Shines down She sees she knows
The star  the end  The tide  the flow
The night  so black it looks  so real
Am I   awake   Or am I dreaming still
But you see I'm walking in my sleep
And I don't know how I got here
And though I try to keep the beat, you see I'm walking in my sleep
And through this nightmare  The dream  unfolds
I'm by  a window  The night so cold
My mind  my body  My room  this heat
A drain   is pouring  Into the street

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Roger Daltrey

Roger Harry Daltrey, CBE (born 1 March 1944), is an English singer, musician, songwriter and actor, best known as the founder and lead singer of English rock band The Who. He has maintained a musical career as a solo artist and has also worked in the film industry, acting in films, theatre and television roles and also producing films. In 2008 he was ranked number 61 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 greatest singers of all time. more »

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Written by: J GREEN, L ADEY

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15 facts about this song

Genre
"Walking in My Sleep" is a song in the rock genre, reflecting Roger Daltrey's predominant musical style throughout his career.
Popularity
Along with other songs like "After the Fire" and "Under a Raging Moon", "Walking in My Sleep" is one of Daltrey's most popular solo efforts.
Release date
The song was first released in 1984, following Daltrey's departure from The Who two years prior.
Album Information
"Walking in My Sleep" comes from the album "Parting Should Be Painless", Daltrey's fifth solo album since starting his solo career.
Chart Performance
The song was a Top 5 hit in the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart and also appeared in the Top 40 in the UK Singles Chart.
Composition
Paul Muggleton and Bobby Pridden are credited for writing "Walking in My Sleep," which is a departure from Pete Townshend who had written a majority of The Who’s material.
Critic Reception
Critics praised the song for its catchy rhythms, creative lyricism and Daltrey's expressive vocal delivery.
Live Performances
Daltrey often performed "Walking in My Sleep" during his solo tours in the 1980s.
Music Video
The music video for the song was aired on MTV, during the time when the television network was pioneering the music video revolution.
Production
The song was produced by multi-instrumentalist and music producer Alan Shacklock renowned for his work with artists like Meat Loaf and Mike Oldfield.
Coveted Spot
The track was the second single off the album; a prominent position usually reserved for the most promising tracks.
Development Shift
The track marked a shift in Daltrey's musical direction, from rock anthems to a sound more in line with 80's pop-rock.
Duration
The song has a runtime of 3 minutes and 27 seconds, relatively standard for songs during this era.
Audience Reception
Fans of The Who were generally supportive of Daltrey's solo efforts and embraced "Walking in My Sleep."
Legacy
Despite years since its release, "Walking in My Sleep" continues to endure as a crucial part of Daltrey's impressive discography.

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