Dreaming

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

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"Dreaming" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark initially released in January 1988 as a single from their compilation album, The Best of OMD. It was a hit in the United States, reaching number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 6 on the Dance chart. The track had limited success in the band's home country, where it peaked at number 50 on the UK Singles Chart. The single was re-released in the UK in June 1988 in new 7" gatefold and CD single as well as 12" formats although again failed to make the UK Charts. The cover art was designed by Stylorouge, with photography by Andrew Catlin. Until OMD's reformation in 2010, "Dreaming" was the last single to feature the group's original line-up; lead singer Andy McCluskey was the only core member to appear on their 1991–1996 output. McCluskey performed the song live during the 1990s when Humphreys was no longer in the group. 


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1998
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If you were born in heaven girl
I'd understand so well
But ever since I've met you child
You've made my life such hell
With every day that passes
I fall nearer to the ground
It seems that I've been looking for
Something that won't be found
I was only Dreaming
I was only trying to catch your eye
I was only wishing you would notice me
Instead you said goodbye
Could this be the new answer then
To all the dreams we've made
Could there be some solution please
To rid me of this grace
But every single second that you held me in your arms
You build me up
You raise me up
You kill me with your charms
Would you stay with me tonight
Won't you make these feelings last
Can we start this all again
Would that be just to much to ask

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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) are a British New Wave group formed in 1978, whose founding members, Andy McCluskey (vocals, bass guitar) and Paul Humphreys (keyboards, vocals), are originally from the Wirral Peninsula, England. The band rose to fame with their fourth single "Enola Gay", which became a major hit throughout Europe in 1980, and achieved worldwide popularity the following year with their third album Architecture & Morality. Regarded as the band's seminal work, it spawned three international hit singles and propelled them to superstar status in their home country. OMD, whose music frequently eschewed traditional pop music arrangements in favour of experimentation, were retrospectively described by AllMusic's Ned Raggett as having been… more »

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Written by: ALAN KENT ALPHIN, KENNETH SCOTT CARLE, CHRISTOPHER THOMAS GOODE, GREGORY CLEMENT HUMPHREYS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Dreaming" is a song by English electronic music band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, often known simply as OMD.
Song Release
The song was released as a single in 1988.
Album Reference
"Dreaming" is the second single from the band's seventh studio album, "The Best of OMD."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart.
Billboard Performance
In the U.S., it reached No. 24 on the Bilboard Hot 100 and No. 6 on the Dance Club Songs chart.
Video Production
The music video for "Dreaming" was directed by Dominic Sena, who has also worked with artists such as Janet Jackson and U2.
Co-written Track
"Dreaming" was co-written by band members Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys.
Reviews
Although the song received mixed to positive reviews, it is often praised for its catchy melody and synthesizer-driven sound.
Successful Single
Despite not being as famous as some of OMD's other hits, "Dreaming" is among the band's 20 most-streamed songs on Spotify.
Live Performances
The song has been regularly included in the band's live sets since its release.
Re-release
"Dreaming" was re-released in 1993 as part of the band's "Liberator" album.
Genre Specification
The song is defined by an atmospheric New Wave sound, a genre that OMD helped to popularize during the 1980s.
OMD Hits
As of today, "Dreaming" remains one of OMD's last entries in the UK Top 40 and U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

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