Dreaming

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About Dreaming

"Dreaming" is a song by American new wave band Blondie. Released in 1979, it was the lead single from their fourth album Eat to the Beat. Inspired by ABBA musically, the song features an active drum performance from drummer Clem Burke. "Dreaming" was released as a single in 1979, reaching number two on the UK singles chart and number 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100.


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When I met you in the restaurant you could tell I was no debutante
You asked me what's my pleasure, "A movie or a measure"?
I'll have a cup of tea and tell you of my dreamin'
Dreamin' is free
Dreamin', dreaming is free

I don't want to live on charity
Pleasure's real or is it fantasy?
Reel to reel is living verite
People stop and stare at me, we just walk on by
We just keep on dreamin'

Beat feet, walking a two-mile
Meet me, meet me at the turnstile
I never met him, I'll never forget him
Dream dream, even for a little while
Dream dream, filling up an idle hour
Fade away, radiate

I sit by and watch the river flow
I sit by and watch the traffic go
Imagine something of your very own, something you can have and hold
I'd build a road in gold just to have some dreamin'
Dreamin' is free
Dreamin', dreamin' is free

Dreamin', dreamin' is free
Dreamin', dreamin' is free

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Blondie

Blondie is an American rock band, founded by singer Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the early American New Wave and punk scenes of the mid-1970s. Their first two albums contained strong elements of these genres, and although successful in the United Kingdom and Australia, Blondie was regarded as an underground band in the United States until the release of Parallel Lines in 1978. Over the next three years, the band achieved several hit singles including "Call Me", "Atomic" and "Heart of Glass" and became noted for its eclectic mix of musical styles incorporating elements of disco,pop,rap, and reggae, while retaining a basic style as a New Wave band. more »

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Written by: Chris Stein, Deborah Harry

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10 facts about this song

Production Fact
"Dreaming" is a song by the American rock band Blondie. The song was released in 1979 as the lead single from their fourth album, "Eat to the Beat".
Genre Fact
"Dreaming" is a upbeat track and, like much of Blondie's music, it falls in the genre of new wave and punk rock, but also has elements of pop music.
Chart Performance
The song was successful upon release, peaking at number 2 in the UK Singles Chart, and number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Writing Fact
"Dreaming" was written by two members of Blondie, lead vocalist Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein.
Musicianship Fact
Clem Burke, Blondie's drummer, has received much acclaim for his energetic and powerful drumming on the track.
Lyrics Fact
The lyrics of "Dreaming" talk about the fantasies and dreams that people have. Despite its upbeat sound, the song has a somewhat melancholic tone lyrically.
Music Video Fact
The music video for "Dreaming" shows the band performing the song in a stage setting.
Covers Fact
Since its release, "Dreaming" has been covered by several artists, which is a testament to its enduring popularity.
Pop Culture Fact
Nowadays, the song remains popular and is often included in various ‘greatest hits’ compilations of the band. It's also frequently played on classic rock and punk/new wave radio stations.
Legacy Fact
Despite being over 40 years old, "Dreaming" continues to be remembered as one of Blondie's signature songs and a classic of the new wave genre.

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