The Things That Dreams Are Made Of

The Human League

About The Things That Dreams Are Made Of

"The Things That Dreams Are Made Of" is a song by the English synthpop group The Human League. It was originally recorded for the Dare album of 1981. It was remixed, remastered and released as a dance EP single in 2008; partly to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Human League, 26th anniversary of Dare and the band's Dare '07 tour. It reached number two in the official UK Dance Chart in February 2008.


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1981
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Take time to see the wonders of the world
To see the things you've only ever heard of
Dream life the way you think it ought to be
See things you thought you'd never ever see

Take a cruise to China or a train to Spain
Go round the world again and again
Meet a girl on a boat meet a boy on a train
And fall in love without the pain

Everybody needs love and adventure
Everybody needs cash to spend
Everybody needs love and affection
Everybody needs two or three friends

[Chorus]
These are the things
These are the things
The things that dreams are made of
These are the things
These are the things
The things that dreams are made of

Take a lift to the top of the Empire State
Take a drive across the Golden Gate
March, march, march across Red Square
Do all the things you've ever dared

Everybody needs love and adventure
Everybody needs cash to spend
Everybody needs love and affection
Everybody needs two or three friends

[Chorus]

Like fun and money and food and love
And things you never thought of

These are the things
These are the things
The things that dreams are made of

New York, ice cream, TV, travel, good times
Norman Wisdom, Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee, good times

[Chorus: x3]

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The Human League

The Human League are an English electronic New Wave band formed in Sheffield in 1977. The band had an early hit with "Being Boiled", but achieved stardom after a key change in line-up in 1980, releasing multiple international hits from the early 1980s to the mid 1990s. Dare (1981), the band's most popular album, yielded the single "Don't You Want Me", a No. 1 hit in the pop charts of UK, US and many other countries. Other international hits include: "Love Action", "Open Your Heart", "Mirror Man", "Fascination", "The Lebanon", "Human" (a US No. 1) and "Tell Me When". more »

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Written by: PHILIP OAKEY, PHILIP ADRIAN WRIGHT

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15 facts about this song

Release Information
"The Things That Dreams Are Made Of" was officially released as part of The Human League's third studio album, “Dare,” on October 20, 1981.
Song Writer
The song was written by the members of The Human League - Philip Oakey, Joanne Catherall, and Susan Ann Sulley.
Production
Martin Rushent, a brilliant name in the music industry, produced "The Things That Dreams Are Made Of."
Genre
The song falls under the genre of Synth-pop, one of the most popular music styles in the late 70s and 80s.
Inspiration
The title of the song may have been derived from the classic film "The Maltese Falcon" (1941), in which Humphrey Bogart's character says, "The stuff that dreams are made of."
Song Theme
The song reflects on the materialistic vision of the 'American Dream' and how people crave for various things in life.
Popular Remix
In 2008, a remix of "The Things That Dreams Are Made Of" found a new audience, thanks to DJ Richard X, which boosted the popularity of the song in UK club scenes.
Chart Performance
Although not a chart-topping hit like "Don't You Want Me," the song has been a constant fan-favourite since its release.
Music Video
There wasn't any official music video made for this song.
Album Success
The album "Dare" was a commercial success, and the song "The Things That Dreams Are Made Of" contributed significantly to the success of the album.
Cover Version
In 2008, the song was covered by an electro band called Parralox, and their version became popular in the club scenes.
Live performances
The song is a regular in The Human League's live performance setlists, it is often used to open their shows.
Other Versions
Other artists such as Tiga and Justus Köhncke, Coby Grant, and Echoes have also covered "The Things That Dreams Are Made Of".
Legacy
The song has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years and is often played in modern clubs, expressing its continued relevance and popularity.
Sampling
The song has been sampled by various artists over the years, indicating its influence and impact in the music industry, notably in the electronic music scene.

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