Dear Mr. Fantasy
Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton
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Dear Mr. Fantasy play us a tune Something to make us all happy Do anything, take us out of this gloom Sing a song, play guitar, make it snappy You are the one who can make us all laugh But doing that you break out in tears Please don't be sad if it was a straight mind you had We wouldn't have known you all these years Dear Mr. Fantasy play us a tune Something to make us all happy Do anything, take us out of this gloom Sing a song, play guitar, make it snappy, yeah yeah Dear Mr. Fantasy play us a tune Something to make us all happy Do anything, take us out of this gloom Sing a song, play guitar, make it snappy You are the one who can make us all laugh But doing that you break out in tears Please don't be sad if it was a straight mind you had We wouldn't have known you all these years
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Written by: Steve Winwood, Chris Wood, Jim Capaldi
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8 facts about this song
About Dave Mason• Dave Mason is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist. He was one of the four original members of the British band Traffic. However, he left the band on multiple occasions, and his collaborations varied.
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About Eric Clapton• Eric Clapton is a famous English rock and blues musician. He is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time. He has performed the song "Dear Mr. Fantasy" live on multiple occasions.
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About "Dear Mr. Fantasy" and Traffic• "Dear Mr. Fantasy" is a rock song by Traffic from their 1967 debut album, "Mr. Fantasy."
• It was written by Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood, and Chris Wood, who were all members of Traffic.
• The song became a staple of their performances and is one of the band's most well-known songs.
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About Steve Winwood• Steve Winwood is an English singer and musician whose genres include rock, blue-eyed soul, rhythm, and blues, blues rock, pop-rock, and jazz. He was also a primary member of Traffic.
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About Jim Capaldi• Jim Capaldi was an English drummer, singer, and songwriter. Along with Steve Winwood, he was a foundational member of Traffic. Capaldi is a co-writer of "Dear Mr. Fantasy."
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Connection between the Artists• Dave Mason, Steve Winwood, and Jim Capaldi were all members of Traffic, and thus were instrumental in creating "Dear Mr. Fantasy."
• Eric Clapton is known for his performances of "Dear Mr. Fantasy," including a notable performance with Steve Winwood at Madison Square Garden in 2008.
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Recognition and Relevance• "Dear Mr. Fantasy" continues to enjoy popularity and is considered a classic rock staple. It is frequently played on classic rock radio stations.
• The song has been covered by numerous artists, including the Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, and Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young.
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Lyrics Interpretation• The lyrics of "Dear Mr. Fantasy" are often interpreted as a conversation with a musician, where the singer requests the musician to play a song to distract from the hardships of life.
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