Street of Dreams

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About Street of Dreams

Street of Dreams is a song by the English hard rock band Rainbow. The song was the first single from the band's album Bent Out of Shape, on which the band tried to repeat their previous success with their album Straight Between the Eyes and the single "Stone Cold". Ritchie Blackmore has stated that "Street of Dreams" is one of his favourite Rainbow songs.


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2007
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I heard the sound of voices in the night
Spellbound there was someone calling
I looked around no one was in sight
Pulled down and I kept on falling

I've seen this place before
And you were standing by my side
I've seen your face before tonight
Maybe I just see what I want it to be
I know it's a mystery

Do you remember me
On a street of dreams
Running through my memory
On the street of dreams

There you stood a distant memory
So good like we never parted
Said to myself I knew you'd set me free
And here we are right back where we started

Something's come over me
And I don't know what to feel
Maybe this fantasy is real
Now I know I see what I want it to be
But it's still a mystery

Do you remember me
On the street of dreams
Running through my memory
On the street of dreams
You are in every face I see
On the street of dreams

Something's come over me
And I don't know what to feel
Maybe this fantasy is real
Now I know I see what I want it to be
But it's still a mystery

Do you remember me
On the street of dreams
Running through my memory
On the street of dreams
On the street of dreams

I know you have always been
On the street of dreams
Will we ever meet again my friend
On the street of dreams
Do you know just what it mend to be
On the street of dreams

Never know just who you'll see do ya
On the street of dreams
You can be who you want to be, oh yeah
On the street of dreams
I can hear you calling me
On the street of dreams

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A rainbow is an optical and meteorological phenomenon that is caused by reflection of light in water droplets in the Earth's atmosphere, resulting in a spectrum of light appearing in the sky. It takes the form of a multicoloured arc. Rainbows caused by sunlight always appear in the section of sky directly opposite the sun. more »

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Written by: JOE LYNN TURNER, RITCHIE BLACKMORE

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15 facts about this song

Artist Fact
"Street of Dreams" is a magnificent song performed by the British rock band, Rainbow. Rainbow is renowned for its fusion of hard rock and heavy metal music genres.
Song Release Date
The song was released in the year 1983, making it nearly four decades old now.
Album Details
"Street of Dreams" is part of Rainbow's seventh studio album, "Bent Out of Shape".
Band Members
At the time of recording, Rainbow consisted of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, lead vocalist Joe Lynn Turner, keyboardist David Rosenthal, drummer Chuck Burgi, and Roger Glover on bass.
Music Video Controversy
The song raised eyebrows for its music video, which was banned by MTV due to a hypnotism scene.
Song Style
The song leans more towards the pop-rock genre compared to the band's earlier works, which were typically heavier.
Group Transition
The song marks Rainbow's progression from being a pure hard rock, heavy band towards more accessible and mainstream-oriented sound.
Chart Performance
"Street of Dreams" hit number 14 on the Mainstream Rock chart, showing the band's considerable success even with their changing sound.
Lyricist
The stunning lyrics of the song were written by Joe Lynn Turner and Ritchie Blackmore.
Cover Versions
Multiple artists have covered "Street of Dreams," including Blackmore's Night, an English folk duo featuring former Rainbow member Ritchie Blackmore.
Live Performances
Despite the song's popularity, it was rarely performed live in concerts after Rainbow's 1984 tour.
Final Rainbow Single in US
"Street of Dreams" is the last single of the Rainbow band that charted in the United States.
Music Representation
The song is considered a classic representation of 80's rock ballads.
Unique Sound
The song features a strong synthesizer line that makes it distinct from other Rainbow songs.
Song Theme
The song deals with themes of lost love and reminiscence, with the lyrics often interpreted as cherishing memories of a past relationship.

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