Never Had a Dream Come True

Stevie Wonder

About Never Had a Dream Come True

"Never Had a Dream Come True" is a song written by Stevie Wonder and Motown staff songwriters Henry Cosby and Sylvia Moy and released as a single on the Tamla subsidiary by Wonder in February 1970. Featured on his twelfth studio release, Signed, Sealed & Delivered as the lead single, the song was a modest hit in the US upon its release reaching number twenty-six on the Billboard Hot 100 and number-eleven on the R&B chart. The song received a boost in the UK, where it eventually broke into the top ten and peaked at number-six.  


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1970
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I never, never had a dream come true
In my every dream, I'm loved by you
And we're free as the wind
And true love is no sin
Therefore, men are men, not machines
I never, never had a dream come true
Without you, the world out there is painted shades of blue
Since our roads never crossed
I work just to please the boss
Think I might as well get lost in my dreams
Do do do do do
I never, never had a dream come true
Yes, I'm gonna dream about you baby my whole life through
Seems my folks are ashamed
Said I ain't worth a thing
But I'm glad I'm chained to my dreams
Do do do do do
Keep on dreamin'
Sing along with me
Keep on dreamin'!

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Stevie Wonder

Stevland Hardaway Morris (born May 13, 1950 as Stevland Hardaway Judkins), known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, a child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century. Blind since shortly after birth, Wonder signed with Motown's Tamla label at the age of eleven, and continues to perform and record for Motown to this day. more »

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Written by: Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy, Stevie Wonder

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11 facts about this song

Release Date & Album Classifications
"Never Had a Dream Come True" was released on November 14, 1969. It's the first single of the album "Signed, Sealed & Delivered."
Billboard Listings
The song registered a considerable amount of success on the Billboard Hot 100 where it reached #26. Meanwhile, it broke into the top ten of the Billboard R&B chart, landing at #11.
Song Duration
"Never Had A Dream Come True" runs for approximately 3 minutes and 15 seconds, a slightly longer duration than the traditional pop singles at that time.
Writing Credit
Stevie Wonder himself co-wrote this song along with Motown writers Henry Cosby and Sylvia Moy.
Innovative Sound
The song incorporated innovative electronic sound. Stevie Wonder began experimenting with the use of electronic musical instruments during this period, adding a distinctive character to this song.
Recognizable Introduction
"Never Had A Dream Come True" is known for its prominent and recognizable electric piano intro played by Wonder.
Use in Media
In 2004, this song was used in an episode of the TV show, "The Sopranos".
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered "Never Had A Dream Come True", including Contemporary Christian artist Vicki Yohe and British band S Club 7, whose version was a chart-topping hit in the United Kingdom.
Song Review
Music critics have lauded the song for its poignant lyrics that tell a story of unfulfilled dreams, a stark contrast to the excited, upbeat pop tunes of the day.
Stevie Wonder Age
During the time of writing and recording this song, Wonder was still young, only 19 years old.
Social Impact
This song, along with the other songs from the "Signed, Sealed and Delivered" album, contributed significantly to Stevie Wonder’s rise to superstardom. It also increased his influence in the fight against racial discrimination in the US during the early 1970s.

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