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Sweet Dream (Jethro Tull song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Sweet Dream'" is a song recorded by the English progressive rock band Jethro Tull on 31 August 1969, at Morgan Studios, London. It was their second straight UK Top Ten single, reaching number 7 in the UK Singles Chart. The b-side was a non-album track, "17", recorded on 11 September 1969, also at Morgan. It later appeared as a bonus track on remastered versions of 'Stand Up'. "Sweet Dream" has appeared on many Tull compilation albums, while "17" has been rarely seen. In the UK, the single was the first release on Chrysalis Records.
The song was included on the 1972 Warner/Reprise sampler album, 'The Whole Burbank Catalog'. This was the first US release.
Composition
The song is in the key of E minor.
Music video
In 1981, a music video was made for the Slipstream tour. Ian Anderson is dressed up like a vampire and it shows clips from old horror films.
Charts
The song made number 7 in the UK.
Personnel
;Jethro Tull
* Ian Anderson flute, 12-string guitar, lead vocals
* Glenn Cornick bass guitar
* Martin Barre electric guitar
* Clive Bunker drums, percussion
;Additional musician
* David Palmer - arranger and orchestra conductor
References
Category:Jethro Tull (band) songs
Category:1969 songs
Category:Chrysalis Records singles
Category:Island Records singles
Category:Reprise Records singles
Category:Fontana Records singles
Category:Songs written by Ian Anderson
Category:Song recordings produced by Ian Anderson
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