Dream
Stevie Wonder
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Dream, when you're feelin' blue Oh, dream, that's the thing to do Just watch the smoke ring rise in the air You'll find your share of memories there So dream when the day is through Oh, dream, they just might come true You know things never are as bad as they seem So dream, dream, dream
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Written by: Johnny Mercer
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Dream" is a song from the American singer-songwriter and record producer Stevie Wonder's 1966 album "Down to Earth."
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Record LabelThis song, along with the entire album, was released under the well-known Motown Records, specifically under the Tamla label which contributed a lot to popularizing the Motown sound.
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Historical ContextThis album, and by extension the song "Dream", was released after Stevie Wonder's voice began to change, due to adolescence. Thus, the album marked an important transition in Stevie Wonder's musical style, maturing from a child prodigy to an adult artist.
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Not a SingleUnlike some of Stevie Wonder's most famous pieces, "Dream" was never released as a single. The album's most popular songs are "A Place in the Sun" and "Hey Love", both of which were successful in the music charts.
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Song's LyricsThe lyrics of "Dream" explores themes of love and longing, a staple theme in Motown music and consistent with many of Stevie Wonder's romantic songs.
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Album Chart PeakingThe album 'Down to Earth', which contains the song "Dream", peaked at number 26 on the Billboard 200 charts.
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TimeframeThe creation of this song took place in Stevie Wonder's early career, at the age of 16, before the artist fully developed his unique style characterized by the use of electronic music instruments and exploration of different genres.
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Musical StyleAs a part of Stevie Wonder's early career, "Dream" exhibits a strong Motown sound, characterized by its soulful harmonies and pop influences.
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Song DurationThe song lasts approximately 2 minutes and 54 seconds, which was a common duration for songs during that era.
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Not as Popular GloballyCompared to Wonder's global hits such as "Superstition" or "Isn't She Lovely", "Dream" is less well-known, yet it remains a notable entry in his early discography.
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CollaborationsThe album 'Down to Earth', and hence the song "Dream", saw Stevie Wonder collaborate with multiple lyricists, notably Sylvia Moy who co-wrote many songs on this album.
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Stevie Wonder's Transition PhaseThe album 'Down to Earth', and "Dream" with it, symbolize a transition phase for Stevie Wonder – from 'Little Stevie Wonder', the child prodigy, to 'Stevie Wonder', the mature musician.
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