Gemini Dream

The Moody Blues

About Gemini Dream

"Gemini Dream" is a 1981 single by the progressive rock band The Moody Blues. It reached number 12 on the US Hot 100, as well as number 1 on the Canada RPM Top 100 Singles chart. It is ranked as the 28th biggest Canadian hit of 1981. The song was the first of three singles released from their 1981 album Long Distance Voyager, which also included "Painted Smile", another track from the album, on the B-side. Two more songs from Long Distance Voyager, "The Voice" and "Talking Out of Turn", were subsequently released as singles after the album's release. "Gemini Dream" was written jointly by the band's lead guitarist Justin Hayward and bassist John Lodge, both of whom won an ASCAP songwriting award for it. While Hayward and Lodge had collaborated on a duet album outside of the Moody Blues in 1975 called Blue Jays, "Gemini Dream" was the first song performed by the Moody Blues that they had written together. On the studio recording, and most live performances, Hayward sings lead vocals, although Lodge would occasionally take lead vocals in concert. 


Year:
1971
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Long time no see
Short time for you and me
So fine, so good
We're on the road
Like you knew we would

First night, so long
A state of mind
What can go wrong
We're here, the time is right
To rock 'n' roll
Right through the night

Make it work out
Make it work
Make it work out
Make it work out
For each other tonight

Stage fright, candle light
You can't let go
Tonight's the night
Came back for you
Glad to see
That you came too

There's a place a Gemini dream
There's no escaping from the love we have seen
So come with me, turn night today
You gonna wake up
You know you gonna wake up in a Gemini dream

Turned round to see
Where we've been
And what we believe
In life, love
Take a chance
See it through
You'll be glad
That you came too

There's a place a Gemini dream
There's no escaping from the love we have seen
So come with me, turn night to day
You gonna wake up
You know you gonna wake up in a Gemini dream

Long time no see
The lights go up
For you and me
We're here
The time is right
To rock 'n' roll
Right through the night

Living it
Believing it
Wanting it
Make it work out
Make it work
Make it work out
Make it work out
For each other tonight

Long time no see
Short time for you and me
So fine so far so good
We're on the road
Like you knew we would

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Written by: JOHN CHARLES LODGE, JUSTIN HAYWARD

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"Gemini Dream" is a song by the British progressive rock band, The Moody Blues, from their album "Long Distance Voyager" which was released in 1981.
Chart Success
This song had remarkable chart success; it reached the number 12 spot on the United States Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band's highest-charting song in America.
Grammy Nomination
"Gemini Dream" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group in 1982.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by band members Justin Hayward and John Lodge.
Signature Sound
"Gemini Dream" is known for its upbeat tempo and distinctive melodies, which marked a departure from the more contemplative, orchestral sound that The Moody Blues were traditionally known for.
Use in Media
The song is used in the film "Teachers" from 1984 and was also included in the film's soundtrack.
Band Line-Up
The song features band members Justin Hayward on vocals and guitar, John Lodge on bass guitar and vocals, Ray Thomas on flute and vocals, Graeme Edge on drums and percussion, and Patrick Moraz on keyboards.
Inspiration
The title "Gemini Dream" is believed to have been inspired by the fact that both Hayward and Lodge are Geminis astrologically.
Music Video
The music video for "Gemini Dream" was one of the early selection of videos to get heavy rotation on MTV, contributing to the song's success.
Recognition
The song is consistently recognized as one of The Moody Blues' most popular and enduring hits.

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