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Dream On Dreamer (Brand New Heavies song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Dream On Dreamer'" is a 1994 song by British acid jazz and funk group Brand New Heavies, released as the lead single from their third album, 'Brother Sister' (1994). It remains one of their biggest hits, peaking at number 15 in the UK and number 19 in Scotland. In the US, it reached number 51 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, while in Canada, it hit number 47 on the 'RPM' Top Singles chart.
Critical reception
Larry Flick from 'Billboard' described "Dream On Dreamer" as "a rumbling bit o' retro-funk, fueled with the sultry vocal
presence of Davenport. Song's immediately contagious chorus is the ticket to active play in pop and urban sectors." He added, "Not to be missed." Troy J. Augusto from 'Cash Box' declared it as an "infectious, groove-heavy jam", complimenting the singer as "a gifted, dynamic and quite flexible vocalist who evens lifts some of the Heavies' mediocre material out of the darkness. Luckily, this track isn't one of those lesser moments and is only guaranteed longer shelflife thanks to her presence."
Dave Sholin from the 'Gavin Report' stated, "Considered innovators when it comes to combining jazz, hip hop and R&B, The Heavies' soon-to-be released album 'Brother Sister', will be a welcome sight and sound to the thousands of fans who have been waiting patiently for its release. Expect this first single to whet everyone's appetite that much more." Caroline Sullivan from 'The Guardian' noted in her album review, that "sleek, mainstream tunes like Dream On Dreamer predominate, lusciously."Sullivan, Caroline (15 April 1994). "Music: Love 'em or leave 'em - Rock/Pop". 'The Guardian'. Ralph Tee from 'Music Week's 'RM' Dance Update wrote that the group "are back in fine form on this extremely appealing new two step soul shuffler. The group's only version is naturally of acoustic orientation, with real drumming, keyboards and horns gelling very nicely on this soulful outing, while Dallas Austin and David Morales get the drum machines out for more emphasised rhythms and subsequent dancefloor accessibilily."
Track listing
* '12", UK (1994)'
#"Dream On Dreamer" (Angel Extended Mix) 5:50
#"Dream On Dreamer" (Bad Yard Dub Part 2) 6:55
#"Dream On Dreamer" (Heavies Motion Mix) 8:35
#"Dream On Dreamer" (New Degree Vocal Dub) 6:37
* 'CD single, Europe (1994)'
#"Dream On Dreamer" (Heavies Radio Version) 3:33
#"Dream On Dreamer" (Morales 7-Inch) 3:54
#"Dream On Dreamer" (Heavies Motion Mix) 8:45
#"Dream On Dreamer" (T-Empo Dub Mix) 7:25
* 'CD maxi, US (1994)'
#"Dream On Dreamer" (Dallas Austin Remix) 4:49
#"Dream On Dreamer" (Dallas Austin Instrumental) 4:48
#"Dream On Dreamer" (Morales Remix) 7:30
#"Dream On Dreamer" (Morales Reprise Instrumental) 4:35
#"Dream On Dreamer" (Heavies Mix) 4:50
#"Dream On Dreamer" (Heavies Mix Instrumental) 4:49
#"Snake Hips" 2:04
#"Dream On Dreamer" (The Angel Remix) 5:54
#"Dream On Dreamer" (The Angel Remix Instrumental) 5:55
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References
Category:The Brand New Heavies songs
Category:1994 singles
Category:1994 songs
Category:FFRR Records singles
Category:Songs about dreams
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