Never Had A Dream Come True
Stevie Wonder
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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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Written by: Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy, Stevie Wonder
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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."
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Billboard ListingsThe 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.
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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.
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Writing CreditStevie Wonder himself co-wrote this song along with Motown writers Henry Cosby and Sylvia Moy.
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Innovative SoundThe 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.
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Recognizable Introduction"Never Had A Dream Come True" is known for its prominent and recognizable electric piano intro played by Wonder.
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Use in MediaIn 2004, this song was used in an episode of the TV show, "The Sopranos".
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Cover VersionsMany 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.
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Song ReviewMusic 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.
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Stevie Wonder AgeDuring the time of writing and recording this song, Wonder was still young, only 19 years old.
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Social ImpactThis 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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