Dreamer
Dennis Wilson
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I know a carpenter who had a dream Killed the man but you couldn't kill the dream Who said it was easy People gotta be free And the band keeps on playin' I know people who want to go far Make big movies and become a star People got to dream Dreamer who said it was easy And the band played Play for me Now I've seen people from near and far They couldn't get to heaven in their car Who said it was easy Driver drive on uh Oooo let the wind carry your blues away That's all we're tryin' to say How 'bout a better day Fall in love Oooo ooh And the band keeps on playin' Play for me Do you wonder where you are Wake up in bed with a star That was easy Dreamer dream on And the band keeps on playing Play
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Written by: BYRON KENT WONG, KEN RAMM
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Attribution"Dreamer" is a song by Dennis Wilson, an influential member of the popular American surf rock band "The Beach Boys." It appears on his solo album "Pacific Ocean Blue."
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Solo Debut"Pacific Ocean Blue," featuring the song "Dreamer," was Dennis Wilson's first solo album, released in 1977.
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Production"Dreamer," like each song on "Pacific Ocean Blue," was produced by Dennis Wilson himself and his collaborator Gregg Jakobson.
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SongwritingDennis Wilson co-wrote the song "Dreamer" with his then-girlfriend and future wife, Karen Lamm.
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InspirationalThe song "Dreamer" is largely believed to be a reflection of Dennis Wilson's own introspection and the roller coaster of fame he experienced as a member of The Beach Boys.
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Album Success"Pacific Ocean Blue," which includes "Dreamer," was critically acclaimed upon its release. It stands today as Wilson's most successful studio album.
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Musical Style"Dreamer" stands out for its blending of several genres, including rock, pop, soul, blues, and even a touch of gospel music, reflecting Wilson's diverse musical interests.
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Posthumous RecognitionAlthough Dennis Wilson tragically passed away in 1983, "Dreamer" and the rest of the "Pacific Ocean Blue" album saw a resurgence of interest and critical praise in the early 21st century. The album was even reissued on CD and vinyl in 2008.
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LegacyToday, "Dreamer" is often recognized by fans as one of Wilson's standout solo tracks, demonstrating his overlooked talent and unique musical vision as a singer-songwriter.
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Emotional ContentThe song "Dreamer" is lauded by listeners for its emotional depth and complexities, both in the lyrics and the instrumental performance. This sensitively crafted song showcases Dennis Wilson’s ability to bring raw emotion into his works.
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