Dreamboat Annie (song)
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"Dreamboat Annie" is a song written and recorded by the rock band Heart
. It is the title track from their debut album Dreamboat Annie
and was released as its third single in 1976. The song had originally appeared as the B-side to Heart's debut single "Crazy on You
" earlier that year.
There are three different versions of the song "Dreamboat Annie" on the Dreamboat Annie album:
The version released on the single was 2:59 and is not included on the album. The single is a variation of Track 5, with the intro to "Crazy On You" grafted onto the beginning of the single. This version remains unreleased on any Heart album. It's assumed this was done to increase the playing time of the single to the more standard 3 minute format.
"Dreamboat Annie" became Heart's third U.S. chart entry, peaking at number forty-two on the Billboard Hot 100
. Being markedly softer in sound than the other singles Heart had released previously, the song was also Heart's first entry onto the U.S. Adult Contemporary singles chart, where it reached number seventeen (Heart's highest-charting AC hit until "These Dreams
" in 1986).
In 2011 Nancy Wilson recorded a reworked version of the song with American classical guitarist Sharon Isbin
for the latter's album Guitar Passions.
Heart (band)
Heart is an American rock band who first found success in Canada. Throughout several lineup changes, the only two members remaining constant are sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson. The group rose to fame in the 1970s with their music being influenced by hard rock as well as folk music...
. It is the title track from their debut album Dreamboat Annie
Dreamboat Annie
Dreamboat Annie is the debut album by American rock band Heart. It was released in the United States on February 14, 1976 through Mushroom Records. It contained three hit singles which became staples on FM radio...
and was released as its third single in 1976. The song had originally appeared as the B-side to Heart's debut single "Crazy on You
Crazy on You
"Crazy on You" is the guitar-driven debut single from the female-fronted rock band Heart's debut album Dreamboat Annie, released in 1976. Starting with an acoustic guitar intro, the song turns into fast-paced rock song that was the signature sound of the band in their early years...
" earlier that year.
There are three different versions of the song "Dreamboat Annie" on the Dreamboat Annie album:
- Track 2 - "Dreamboat Annie (Fantasy Child)" - 1:10
- Track 5 - "Dreamboat Annie" - 2:02
- Track 10 - "Dreamboat Annie (Reprise)" - 3:50
The version released on the single was 2:59 and is not included on the album. The single is a variation of Track 5, with the intro to "Crazy On You" grafted onto the beginning of the single. This version remains unreleased on any Heart album. It's assumed this was done to increase the playing time of the single to the more standard 3 minute format.
"Dreamboat Annie" became Heart's third U.S. chart entry, peaking at number forty-two on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
. Being markedly softer in sound than the other singles Heart had released previously, the song was also Heart's first entry onto the U.S. Adult Contemporary singles chart, where it reached number seventeen (Heart's highest-charting AC hit until "These Dreams
These Dreams
"These Dreams" is a song by the rock band Heart released in 1986 from their 1985 self-titled album. It was the first song by the band to become a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100.-Origin of the song:...
" in 1986).
In 2011 Nancy Wilson recorded a reworked version of the song with American classical guitarist Sharon Isbin
Sharon Isbin
Sharon Isbin is a widely-recorded American classical guitarist, recording artist, concertizer, and the founder of the Guitar Department at the Juilliard School.-Early life and education:...
for the latter's album Guitar Passions.
Chart performance
| Chart (1976) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Singles Chart | 53 |
| French Singles Chart | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 42 |
| U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart | 17 |