Dreamworld
Midnight Oil
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Lyrics and Meaning"Dreamworld" lyrics focus on the urbanization and industrialization of Australia, and its impact on the environment and communities, particularly the traditional Aboriginal lands.
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Album DetailsThe song "Dreamworld" is included in Midnight Oil’s sixth studio album, "Diesel and Dust." This album was a huge success, propelling the band to international fame.
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Release Date"Dreamworld" was released on 19 July 1987, as the fourth single from "Diesel and Dust."
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not as successful as some of their other singles in terms of chart performance, "Dreamworld" still managed to reach #16 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart.
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Band MembersDuring the recording of "Dreamworld," Midnight Oil consisted of Peter Garrett, Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie, Martin Rotsey, and Bones Hillman.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Dreamworld" showcases the band performing in front of various Australian landscapes, underlining the song's environmental message.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by the imminent construction of the proposed Wonderland tourist resort in Queensland, which the band was protesting.
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Influence"Dreamworld" and other songs in the album "Diesel and Dust" played an important role in drawing international attention to the rights and struggles of the Indigenous Australians.
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Live Performances"Dreamworld" is a favored track for live performances by Midnight Oil and is often included in the band's concert set lists.
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Cover ArtThe cover art for the single features an image of the band members standing in front of a desolate landscape, reflecting the theme of environmental destruction.
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LegacyEven after three decades since its release, "Dreamworld" remains relevant and is often cited in discussions about environmental conservation and Indigenous rights.
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