Reality

Vladimir Cosma

About Reality

"Reality" is a song by French composer Vladimir Cosma, performed by English singer Richard Sanderson. It was released in 1980 as part of the soundtrack to the popular 1980 French film La Boum, which starred French actress Sophie Marceau (who later starred in popular films such as Academy Award-winning Braveheart and James Bond franchise The World Is Not Enough). It was also served as the theme song to the 2011 Korean film Sunny. "Reality" is a ballad composed and written by Vladimir Cosma (under the name of Jeff Jordan) and produced by Pierre Richard Muller. Between 1980 and 1982, then in 1987 after its re-release, it became a major hit in Europe and Asia, topping the charts in fifteen countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Finland and Switzerland and selling more than eight million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time. The song led Richard Sanderson to stardom, giving him more hits with Cosma such as "Your Eyes", "She's a Lady", and "Sun". 


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1980
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Met you by surprise
I didn't realize
that my life would change forver
Saw you standing there
I didn't kinow i care
There is something special in the air

Dreams are my reality
The only kind of real fantasy
Illuisons are a common thing
I try to live in dreams
It seems as if it's meant to be

Dreams are my reality
A different kind of reality
I dream of loving in the night
And loving seems alright
Although it's only fantasy

If you do exist
Honey, don't resist
Show me a new way of loving
Tell me that it's true
Show me what to do
I feel something special about you

Dreams are my reality
The only kind of reality
Maybe my foolishness is past
And maybe now at last
I see how a real thing can be

Dreams are my reality
A wonderous world where I like to be
I dream of holding you all night
And holding you seems right
Perhaps that's my reality

Met you by surprise
I didn't realize
That my life would change forever
Tell me that it's true
Feelings that are cue
I feel something special about you

Dreams are my reality
A wonderous world where I like to be
Illuisons are a common thing
I try to live in dreams
It seems as if it's meant to be

Dreams are my reality 
I like to dream of those close to me
I dream of loving in the night
and loving you seems right

Perhaps that's my reality

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Vladimir Cosma

Vladimir Cosma was born April 13, 1940 in Bucharest, Romania, into a family of musicians. His father, Teodor Cosma, was a pianist and conductor, his mother a writer-composer, his uncle, Edgar Cosma, composer and conductor, and one of his grandmothers, pianist, a student of the renowned Ferrucio Busoni. more »

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15 facts about this song

Background Info
"Reality" is a song composed by Vladimir Cosma for the 1980 film "La Boum."
Genre Classification
Cosma is known for his work in film music, with "Reality" being classified mainly as a soundtrack and pop song.
Awards
The song won the César Award for Best Music Written for a Film in 1981.
Singer
The English version of the song was sung by Richard Sanderson.
Chart Performance
Even though it is a French song, "Reality" topped charts across Europe, including in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Scandinavia.
Popularity
Surprisingly, it held the number one position in the charts for 12 weeks in France.
Cultural Impact
Despite its age, the song remains popular today, often being played to represent a "flashback" or reminiscent scene in films or TV series.
Cover Versions
The song has been performed by many other artists in different languages, indicating its universal appeal.
Composer's Background
Vladimir Cosma, the composer of "Reality," is a Romania-born French composer, conductor, and violinist. He has composed the scores for many celebrated French films.
Profit
Cosma made a significant profit from the song, which has sold millions of copies worldwide.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Reality" were written by Jeff Jordan. They depict a romantic love fantasy that corresponds well with the scene in the movie "La Boum" in which the song was featured.
Notable Performance
In 2010, Richard Sanderson performed "Reality" in a special duet with Korean singer Lena Park.
Re-Release
The song was re-released in a remixed club version in 2004.
Album
Besides being a movie soundtrack, "Reality" is also included in Richard Sanderson's album titled "Reality."
Success
"Reality" is one of the most successful hits to emerge from French cinema.

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