I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night)
The Electric Prunes
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Last night your shadow fell upon my lonely room I touched your golden hair and tasted your perfume Your eyes were filled with love the way they used to be Your gentle hand reached out to comfort me Then came the dawn And you were gone You were gone, gone, gone I had too much to dream last night Too much to dream I'm not ready to face the light I had too much to dream Last night Last night The room was empty as I staggered from my bed I could not bear the image racing through my head You were so real that I could feel your eagerness And when you raised your lips for me to kiss Came the dawn And you were gone You were gone, gone, gone I had too much to dream last night Too much to dream I'm not ready to face the light I had too much to dream Last night Last night I had too much to dream last night Too much to dream I'm not ready to face the light I had too much to dream Last night Last night Oh, too much to dream Oh, too much to dream Too much to dream last night Oh, too much to dream Oh, too much to dream Oh, too much to dream
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Written by: ANNETTE TUCKER, NANCIE MANTZ
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night)" by The Electric Prunes is a classic example of psychedelic rock, a music genre that emerged in the late 1960’s characterized through experimental sounds and drug-related lyrics.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was released as a single in 1966 and it reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1967. This marked the highest charting success of the band.
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RecognitionIt was listed at #22 among Rolling Stone magazine's "100 Greatest Psychedelic Songs" demonstrating its cultural and historical significance in this music genre.
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Album PerformanceThe song is the opening track on their self-titled debut album, "The Electric Prunes", released in 1967.
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CompositionThe song was written by Annette Tucker and Nancie Mantz, rather than by the members of the band. This was common in the music industry at the time, especially in pop and rock genres.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Dave Hassinger, who was renowned for his work with The Rolling Stones.
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Signature SoundThe song is notable for its distorted guitar sounds and vocal effects, considered revolutionary at that time.
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Media AppearanceThe song was featured in the iconic 1969 biker movie "Easy Rider".
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Covers and versionsMany artists have covered the song over years, including The Damned and The Vibrators, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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Legacy"I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night)" is considered a defining song of the psychedelic rock era and a staple of 1960s rock music.
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RevivalsThe band disbanded and reformed several times throughout their career, yet "I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night)" remains as their most famous and recognised song.
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Band’s Name OriginThe name "Electric Prunes" comes from a box of prune juice, symbolizing a sound that could be sweet and smooth, but with a bit of a kick or edge. The song "I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night)" definitely reflects that ethos.
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