Dreaming
Blondie
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When I met you in the restaurant you could tell I was no debutante You asked me what's my pleasure, "A movie or a measure"? I'll have a cup of tea and tell you of my dreamin' Dreamin' is free Dreamin', dreaming is free I don't want to live on charity Pleasure's real or is it fantasy? Reel to reel is living verite People stop and stare at me, we just walk on by We just keep on dreamin' Beat feet, walking a two-mile Meet me, meet me at the turnstile I never met him, I'll never forget him Dream dream, even for a little while Dream dream, filling up an idle hour Fade away, radiate I sit by and watch the river flow I sit by and watch the traffic go Imagine something of your very own, something you can have and hold I'd build a road in gold just to have some dreamin' Dreamin' is free Dreamin', dreamin' is free Dreamin', dreamin' is free Dreamin', dreamin' is free
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Written by: Chris Stein, Deborah Harry
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10 facts about this song
Production Fact"Dreaming" is a song by the American rock band Blondie. The song was released in 1979 as the lead single from their fourth album, "Eat to the Beat".
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Genre Fact"Dreaming" is a upbeat track and, like much of Blondie's music, it falls in the genre of new wave and punk rock, but also has elements of pop music.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was successful upon release, peaking at number 2 in the UK Singles Chart, and number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Writing Fact"Dreaming" was written by two members of Blondie, lead vocalist Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein.
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Musicianship FactClem Burke, Blondie's drummer, has received much acclaim for his energetic and powerful drumming on the track.
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Lyrics FactThe lyrics of "Dreaming" talk about the fantasies and dreams that people have. Despite its upbeat sound, the song has a somewhat melancholic tone lyrically.
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Music Video FactThe music video for "Dreaming" shows the band performing the song in a stage setting.
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Covers FactSince its release, "Dreaming" has been covered by several artists, which is a testament to its enduring popularity.
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Pop Culture FactNowadays, the song remains popular and is often included in various ‘greatest hits’ compilations of the band. It's also frequently played on classic rock and punk/new wave radio stations.
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Legacy FactDespite being over 40 years old, "Dreaming" continues to be remembered as one of Blondie's signature songs and a classic of the new wave genre.
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