I Can Dream About You
Dan Hartman
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No more timing Each tear that falls from my eyes I'm not hiding The remedy to cure this old heart of mine I can dream about you If I can't hold you tonight I can dream about you You know how to hold me just right I can dream about you If I can't hold you tonight I can dream about you You know how to hold me just right Moving sidewalks I don't see under my feet Climbing up from Down here below where the streets sees me lonely for you I can dream about you If I can't hold you tonight I can dream about you You know how to hold me just right I can dream about you I'm gonna press my lips against you and hold you to me I can dream about you You know you got me spellbound what else can it be Moving sidewalks I don't see under my feet Climbing up from The pain in my heart 'cause it's you that I need I can dream! I can dream! Yes, I can dream! I don't understand it I can't keep my mind off loving you (not even for a minute) Ooh, now baby, I'm caught up in the magic I see in you There's one thing to do I can dream about you If I can't hold you tonight I can dream about you You know how to hold me just right I can dream about you If I can't hold you tonight I can dream about you I can dream I can dream I can dream about you I can dream about you I can dream about you
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Written by: DAN HARTMAN
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10 facts about this song
Music Genre"I Can Dream About You" is a song from the blue-eyed soul genre, reflecting its blend of soul and R&B influences with a pop-based background.
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Album InformationThis hit single is from Dan Hartman's album "I Can Dream About You", released in 1984.
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Chart PerformanceThe track peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Hartman's most successful singles.
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Movie Appearance"I Can Dream About You" made its first marked appearance in 'Streets of Fire', an action film released in 1984.
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Cover VersionNot an original Hartman song, "I Can Dream About You" was re-recorded after its appearance in 'Streets of Fire', where it was performed by the fictional band The Sorels and sung by Winston Ford.
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Successful RecurrenceThis song is a landmark single for Hartman as it revived his career after his previous hit single "Instant Replay" in 1978.
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VocalsDespite popular belief, Hartman sang vocals on both versions of the song, despite it appearing under The Sorels in 'Streets of Fire'.
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Music Video TriviaThe music video features Hartman and four "male dancers" that lip-synced Winston Ford's voice, adding a visual continuation from the movie into the realm of MTV.
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ProducerDan Hartman not only performed the song, but also wrote and produced it, showcasing his multi-talented musical abilities.
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Impact on Pop Culture"I Can Dream About You" is often considered an iconic 80's song with its blend of pop, R&B, and soul influences adding to its timeless charm.
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