Sweet Dream
Jethro Tull
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You'll hear me calling in your sweet dream, Can't hear your daddy's warning cry. You're going back to be all the things you want to be While in sweet dreams you softly sigh. You hear my voice is calling to be mine again, Live the rest of your life in a day. Get out and get what you can While your mummy's at home a-sleeping. No time to understand 'Cause they've lost what they thought they were keeping. No one can hear us in your sweet dream, Don't hear you leave to start the car. All wrapped up tightly in the coat you borrowed from me, Your place of resting is not far. You hear my voice is calling to be mine again, Live the rest of your life in a day. Get out and get what you can While your mummy's at home a-sleeping. No time to understand 'Cause they've lost what they thought they were keeping.
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11 facts about this song
Album Origin"Sweet Dream" is originally from Jethro Tull’s second studio album, "Stand Up", released in 1969.
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Song PopularityThe song was one of Jethro Tull’s earliest successful singles, reaching number seven in the UK Singles Chart.
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Not About SleepingDespite its title, "Sweet Dream" isn't a lullaby but a strong rock piece with Ian Anderson's distinctive flute playing and hard-edged guitar work.
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Lyrics InterpretationSome listeners interpret the lyrics as a wry commentary on the illusory nature of success and fame in the music industry.
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Album ArtworkThe "Stand Up" album, where "Sweet Dream" appears, is notable for its album cover, which initially looks like a woodcut but on the original vinyl release could ‘stand up’ into a small cardboard cut-out of the band.
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Remaster and ReissueThe song, along with the entire "Stand Up" album, was remastered and reissued in 2010, enhancing its sonic qualities.
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Heavy Metal ConnectionLed Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and Robert Plant allegedly gave positive feedback about "Sweet Dream" when they shared a studio with Jethro Tull while the band was recording the album "Led Zeppelin II."
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Specificity about Band's Style"Sweet Dream" exemplified Jethro Tull’s creative mix of progressive rock, blues, and folk music.
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Music VideoThe song was one of the first by Jethro Tull to feature a promotional music video.
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Live PerformancesDespite "Sweet Dream" being one of the band's popular songs, it is not always included in their concert's setlist.
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Use in MediaThe song has been featured in multiple films and TV shows, including the British TV series "Life on Mars."
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