Sometimes When I'm Dreaming

Agnetha Fältskog

About Sometimes When I'm Dreaming

"Sometimes When I'm Dreaming" is a song written by Mike Batt, the writer of songs for The Wombles. It was originally recorded by Art Garfunkel for his album The Art Garfunkel Album. The song was covered by Agnetha Fältskog for her 2004 album, My Colouring Book. The song was intended as the third single from the album, but because the LP had already disappeared from many album charts at the end of 2004, these plans were shelved. Another reason was Agnetha's reluctance of any promotion (other than music videos or telephone interviews), an example being her refusal to appear in the German TV series, Wetten dass. .?. However, several Swedish radio stations received a promo-CD-single that featured a remix of the song by Soundfactory. This time it was not a regular remix, but a slower, more pop oriented version with added instruments and backing vocals. The song leaked onto the internet and appeared on many bootlegs. 


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2004
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All the friends I believed in
I believed in for a while
They had their flair
They had their style

But nobody quite got it right
Nobody knew
Just how it feels to dream
Dream

But sometimes when I'm dreaming
And I dream a lot these days
I need someone who understands
Who leads me through the haze

It's only when I'm dreaming
That I fall in love for real
But I wake up screaming
Sometimes when I'm dreaming

And it's now
That I need a friend
I reach out for the phone
Nobody's there, nobody's home

Though it may not be right
To give up the fight
I'm sailing away
Now I'm on my own, alone

But sometimes when I'm dreaming
And I dream a lot these days
I need someone who understands
Who leads me through the haze

It's only when I'm dreaming
That I fall in love for real
But I wake up screaming
Sometimes when I'm dreaming
But I wake up screaming
Sometimes when I'm dreaming

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Agnetha Fältskog

Agnetha Åse Fältskog (Swedish pronunciation: [aŋˈneː.ˈta ˈfɛlt.ˈskuːɡ]; born on 5 April 1950) is a Swedish recording artist. She achieved success in Sweden after the release of her début album Agnetha Fältskog in 1968, and reached international stardom as a member of the pop group ABBA, which has sold over 370 million records worldwide, making it one of the best–selling music artists in history and the second or third best–selling band in history. more »

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Written by: MIKE BATT

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Sometimes When I'm Dreaming" is a solo song by Agnetha Fältskog, who's more famously known as one of the members of the Swedish band ABBA. This song is from her English solo album 'My Colouring Book' which was released in 2004.
Song Origin
The song "Sometimes When I'm Dreaming" was originally performed by Art Garfunkel, a member of the famous duo Simon & Garfunkel, in 1997.
Album Theme
The album 'My Colouring Book' was a collection of Agnetha's covers of 1960s classic songs like "My Coloring Book" by Barbra Streisand, reflecting the singer's inspirations and early influences.
Tribute
"Sometimes When I'm Dreaming" is the last song on the album, and it's considered by many to be a tribute to her life and career.
Involvement of Former ABBA Members
ABBA's Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus were not involved in the album, marking this as one of Agnetha's wholly solo ventures.
Critical Reception
The song, along with the entire album, received a mixed critical response. Some praised Agnetha's still-crystalline vocals and the nostalgic journey through classic songs. However, others felt the renditions didn't add much new to the originals.
Commercial Success
Despite mixed reviews, the album was commercially successful, reaching the number six spot on the Swedish Albums Chart and the top 20 in many other European countries. 'My Colouring Book' marked a successful return for Agnetha after an absence of nearly 17 years from the music industry.
Song's Lyrical Theme
The song "Sometimes When I'm Dreaming" features lyrics about longing and reflecting on one's past with a touch of melancholy, fitting well with the album's overall nostalgic tone.
Songwriting Credits
The song was originally written by Mike Batt, an English singer-songwriter, musician, conductor, arranger, and record producer.
Recognition
"My Colouring Book" received a Swedish Grammy Award nomination for Best Album. While "Sometimes When I'm Dreaming" was not released as a single, it plays an integral role in completing the album's thematic arc.

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