Dreamin'

Vanessa Williams

About Dreamin'

"Dreamin'" is a song written by Lisa Montgomery and Geneva Paschal and originally performed by the family group Guinn in 1986. In 1988, Vanessa Williams recorded the song and released it as a single from her debut album, The Right Stuff. The single was Williams' first top 40 and first number-one hit on the Billboard R&B chart, where it stayed at the top of the chart for two weeks. On the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart, "Dreamin'" peaked at number eight. The song also reached No. 74 on the British Single Charts, No. 40 in the Netherlands and No. 19 in New Zealand. 


Year:
2003
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For the life of me
I never thought that it could be
The way it stands right now
Emotions running high
Every night I wish that I
Could tell you how I feel
Those words are here in my heart
Oh but there is just one missing part

How to put it together
How to say it right
And let you know that
Every night

I'll be dreamin'
Dreamin'
Hoping baby you will be there
I'll be dreamin'
Dreamin'
Hoping baby you will be there

Let me take time out
To try and find out
If this could be real
Cause reality scares me
I've been living a fantasy
How should I feel

Those words are here in my heart
Oh but there is just one missing part

How to put it together
How to say it right
And let you know that
Every night

I'll be dreamin'
Dreamin'
Hoping baby you will be there
I'll be dreamin'
Dreamin'
Hoping baby you will be there

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Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Lynn Williams (born March 18, 1963) is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer. She initially gained recognition as the first woman of African-American descent to receive the Miss America title when she was crowned Miss America 1984 in 1983. However, a scandal arose the following year when, a few weeks prior to the end of her reign, Williams learned that Penthouse magazine would be publishing unauthorized nude photographs of her in an upcoming issue. Amid growing media controversy and scrutiny, Williams resigned as Miss America in July 1984 (under pressure from the Miss America Organization), and was replaced by first runner-up Miss New Jersey Suzette Charles. Thirty-two years later, Miss America CEO Sam Haskell offered her a public apology … more »

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Written by: MAURO P. DESANTIS, LARRY MCFARLAND, JERRY MELILLO, RENEY PENA, ROBERTO COLLAZO PENA, MARTIZ WARE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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14 facts about this song

Release Details
"Dreamin'" is a song released by Vanessa Williams from her first studio album "The Right Stuff".
Song Popularity
The song reached No. 1 on the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and No. 8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Song Duration
"Dreamin'" runs for a duration of 5 minutes and 26 seconds.
Reinterpretation
"Dreamin'" is a cover of a 1982 song composed by Lisa Montgomery and Geneva Paschal, originally performed by the Family Brown.
Music Genre
The song can be categorized as an R&B or Pop song.
Album Critical Recognition
The album "The Right Stuff" from which "Dreamin" was taken was officially certified gold and later platinum, meaning that it sold over a million copies.
Songwriter Credits
The song was written by Lisa Montgomery and Geneva Paschal.
Musical Style
"Dreamin'" reflects Williams's transition from the world of acting and beauty pageants to the music industry, with a significant emphasis on R&B and Soul genres.
Vanessa Williams's Background
This song is significant in Vanessa William's career as before this she was more renowned for her acting and modelling professions. She was previously crowned Miss America in 1984.
Chart Performance
"Dreamin'" remained on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 21 weeks, demonstrating its popularity and commercial success.
Award Nominations
The success of "Dreamin'" and the album "The Right Stuff" led to three Grammy Award nominations for Vanessa Williams in 1989, including Best New Artist.
Music Video
The music video for "Dreamin'" was directed by Brian Grant, who has also worked with artists like Peter Gabriel, Olivia Newton-John, and Whitney Houston.
Live Performances
"Dreamin'" has remained a staple of Williams' live performances over the years, often performed as part of her renditions of her greatest hits.
Impact on Career
"Dreamin'" helped establish Vanessa Williams as a serious and credible recording artist after her reign as Miss America and brief acting career.

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