Talking In Your Sleep

Crystal Gayle

About Talking In Your Sleep

"Talking in Your Sleep" is a song written by Roger Cook and Bobby Wood, and recorded by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in January 1978 as the first single from the album When I Dream. The song became a hit on both the country and pop charts in 1978. It peaked at number one on the US Country chart, number eighteen on the US Pop chart and number three at the US Adult Contemporary chart. In 1977, Gayle achieved international crossover Pop success for the first time with her No. 1 hit "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue". Following the song's success, Gayle was recording more Pop and Adult Contemporary-styled Country tunes. This song is one of the first examples of this. "Talking in Your Sleep" was released in early 1978, and was a hit mid-year. The song proved an instant follow-up for Gayle on the Pop charts, being she hadn't had another Top 40 Pop hit since "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" the previous year. "Talking in Your Sleep" was released on Gayle's major-selling album from that year called When I Dream. Following "Talking in Your Sleep"'s success as a crossover smash, Gayle only achieved one more Top 40 Pop hit as a solo artist, which came the next year with the song, "Half the Way". She also reached the Top Ten in 1982 with the hit single "You and I" a duet with Eddie Rabbitt. 


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Three o'clock in the morning
And it looks like it's gonna be another sleepless night
I've been listenin' to your dreams and gettin' very low
Wondering what I can do
Maybe I'm being foolish
'Cause I haven't heard you mention anybody's name at all
How I wish I could be sure it's me that turns you on
Each time you close your eyes
I've heard it said that dreamers never lie
You've been talkin' in your sleep
Sleepin' in your dreams
Wish some sweet lover
Holdin' on so tight loving her the way
You used to love me
Talkin' in your sleep with lovin' on your mind

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Crystal Gayle

Crystal Gayle (born Brenda Gail Webb on January 9, 1951) is an American country music singer best known for her 1977 country-pop hit, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue". An award-winning singer, she accumulated 20 number one country hits during the 1970s and 1980s (18 No. 1's on Billboard and 2 on Cashbox). Also famous for her nearly floor-length hair she was voted one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world by People Magazine in 1983. She is the youngest sister (by 19 years) of singer Loretta Lynn and a distant cousin of singer Patty Loveless. Crystal Gayle has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, near Loretta Lynn's star. more »

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Written by: BOBBY WOOD, ROGER COOK

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14 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Talking in Your Sleep" is classified under the country-pop genre.
Artistic Achievement
The song is one of Crystal Gayle's biggest hits, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in December 1977.
Songwriters
The song was penned by renowned songwriters Roger Cook and Bobby Wood.
Billboard Ranking
"Talking In Your Sleep" also crossed over to the pop charts, reaching number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1978.
Certifications
This track was Gayle's third single to be certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of over half a million copies.
Grammy Nomination
Crystal Gayle earned a Grammy nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for the song "Talking in Your Sleep" in 1978.
Song Length
The song has a running time of approximately 2 minutes and 56 seconds.
Original Album
The song was originally featured in Gayle's album “When I Dream”, which was released in 1978.
Cover Versions
The song was covered by several other artists, including Martina McBride for her album 'Timeless' in 2005.
Unique Theme
The song deals with a unique concept where a woman hears her partner reveal his infidelity whilst he talks in his sleep.
Remarkable Career Boost
"Talking in Your Sleep" played a significant role in boosting Crystal Gayle's career and contributed to her becoming one of the most celebrated country-pop crossover artists of her time.
Notable Rankings
The song also scored high on the Canadian Country and Adult Contemporary charts, placing her in a set of international artists who achieved success in multiple markets.
Instrumental Arrangements
The song is known for its pleasant melody supported by the strong instrumental arrangements highlighted by guitar strums and piano keys.
Live Performances
"Talking in Your Sleep" remains a staple in Crystal Gayle's live performances.

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