Dream Away
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Dream Away is a song off of George Harrison
's 1982 album Gone Troppo
, which was also released as a single (Japan only). The song was featured in the ending credits of George Harrison's HandMade Films
's Time Bandits
. This was the only song to be featured in the film, and was written specifically for it.
failing to go gold (despite featuring the John Lennon
tribute smash hit, "All Those Years Ago
"). With one album left on his current recording contract, Harrison decided to get it over with and recorded Gone Troppo (an Australian slang expression meaning "gone mad/crazy") When finalizing the tracks for the Gone Troppo album, George decided to put Dream Away (a song for Terry Gilliam
's Time Bandits
) in the mix. Although the Gone Troppo album was a commercial flop, Dream Away became a popular tune.
In 2010, AOL radio listeners chose "Dream Away" as one of the 10 Best George Harrison Songs, appearing at #8 on the list.
George Harrison
George Harrison, MBE was an English musician, guitarist, singer-songwriter, actor and film producer who achieved international fame as lead guitarist of The Beatles. Often referred to as "the quiet Beatle", Harrison became over time an admirer of Indian mysticism, and introduced it to the other...
's 1982 album Gone Troppo
Gone Troppo
Gone Troppo is an album by George Harrison recorded and released in 1982. It would prove to be Harrison's last studio album for five years, wherein he would largely take an extended leave of absence from his recording career, with only the occasional soundtrack recording surfacing.By 1980,...
, which was also released as a single (Japan only). The song was featured in the ending credits of George Harrison's HandMade Films
Handmade Films
HandMade Films is a British film production and distribution company. Through a series of sales, and acquisitions, the company now known as Handmade Plc owns all the rights and assets of the original HandMade Films Ltd...
's Time Bandits
Time Bandits
Time Bandits is a 1981 British fantasy film produced and directed by Terry Gilliam.Terry Gilliam wrote the screenplay with fellow Monty Python alumnus Michael Palin, who appears with Shelley Duvall in the small, recurring roles of Vincent and Pansy. The film is one of the most famous of more than...
. This was the only song to be featured in the film, and was written specifically for it.
Background
At the time of this song, Harrison had been finding the current musical climate alienating. His commercial appeal had dwindled, with 1981's Somewhere in EnglandSomewhere in England
Somewhere in England is an album by George Harrison, released in 1981. Recorded as Harrison was becoming increasingly frustrated with the music industry, the album's making was a long one, and witnessed a tragic event in his life.-History:...
failing to go gold (despite featuring the John Lennon
John Lennon
John Winston Lennon, MBE was an English musician and singer-songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music...
tribute smash hit, "All Those Years Ago
All Those Years Ago
"All Those Years Ago" is a song written by George Harrison, released as a single from the album Somewhere in England. The song was a personal tribute to former bandmate John Lennon, who was murdered on 8 December 1980...
"). With one album left on his current recording contract, Harrison decided to get it over with and recorded Gone Troppo (an Australian slang expression meaning "gone mad/crazy") When finalizing the tracks for the Gone Troppo album, George decided to put Dream Away (a song for Terry Gilliam
Terry Gilliam
Terrence Vance "Terry" Gilliam is an American-born British screenwriter, film director, animator, actor and member of the Monty Python comedy troupe. Gilliam is also known for directing several films, including Brazil , The Adventures of Baron Munchausen , The Fisher King , and 12 Monkeys...
's Time Bandits
Time Bandits
Time Bandits is a 1981 British fantasy film produced and directed by Terry Gilliam.Terry Gilliam wrote the screenplay with fellow Monty Python alumnus Michael Palin, who appears with Shelley Duvall in the small, recurring roles of Vincent and Pansy. The film is one of the most famous of more than...
) in the mix. Although the Gone Troppo album was a commercial flop, Dream Away became a popular tune.
In 2010, AOL radio listeners chose "Dream Away" as one of the 10 Best George Harrison Songs, appearing at #8 on the list.
Personnel
- George HarrisonGeorge HarrisonGeorge Harrison, MBE was an English musician, guitarist, singer-songwriter, actor and film producer who achieved international fame as lead guitarist of The Beatles. Often referred to as "the quiet Beatle", Harrison became over time an admirer of Indian mysticism, and introduced it to the other...
- Lead and Background Vocals, Lead Guitar - Billy PrestonBilly PrestonWilliam Everett "Billy" Preston was a musician who gained notoriety and fame, first as a session musician for the likes of Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and The Beatles, and later finding fame as a solo artist with hits such as "Space Race", "Will It Go Round in Circles" and "Nothing from...
- Organ, Background Vocals, - Mike Moran - Synthesizer, Keyboards, Synthesizer Bass, Piano
- Dave MattacksDave MattacksDave Mattacks is a rock and folk drummer. Best known for his work with Fairport Convention, Mattacks has also worked both as a session musician, and as a performance artist...
- Drums - Ray CooperRay CooperRay Cooper is an English musician. He is a session and road-tour percussionist, and occasional actor, who has worked with several musically diverse bands and artists including George Harrison, Billy Joel, Eric Clapton, and Elton John. Cooper is commonly regarded by music fans, critics and fellow...
- Percussion, Fender Rhodes, - Syreeta - Background Vocals
- Sarah Ricor - Background Vocals
- Alan Jones - Bass