Dreaming My Dreams (Cranberries song)
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"Dreaming My Dreams" is an acoustic folk song from Irish band The Cranberries
, taken from their second album, No Need To Argue
. It was released as a promotional single in the UK in 1995. According to Billboard Magazine, Island Records
intended to release the song as the fifth single (fourth in the USA) from the band's second album. Plans for a commercial single and promotional video never materialized, as the band entered into studio to record their third album, To the Faithful Departed
, during the same time period.
" single in 1994. The performance was recorded at the "Later with Jools Holland" TV program at the BBC. A similar version was performed during the band's MTV Unplugged
show in 1995. This version was never commercially released.
A live version of the song was released on the "Free to Decide
" single in 1996. The performance was recorded at The Point in Dublin, Ireland.
The studio version was also featured on the "Stars
" single, taken from the band's 2002 Best of compilation.
The Cranberries
The Cranberries are an Irish rock band formed in Limerick in 1989 under the name The Cranberry Saw Us, later changed by vocalist Dolores O'Riordan. The band currently consists of O'Riordan, guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan and drummer Fergal Lawler...
, taken from their second album, No Need To Argue
No Need to Argue
No Need to Argue is the second studio album by Irish rock band The Cranberries, released in 1994. It was the band's most successful album, and has sold about 17 million copies worldwide. It contains the band's most successful single to date, "Zombie". The album's mood is darker than that on...
. It was released as a promotional single in the UK in 1995. According to Billboard Magazine, Island Records
Island Records
Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...
intended to release the song as the fifth single (fourth in the USA) from the band's second album. Plans for a commercial single and promotional video never materialized, as the band entered into studio to record their third album, To the Faithful Departed
To the Faithful Departed
To the Faithful Departed is the third studio album by Irish rock band The Cranberries, released in 1996. This album was made in memory of Denny Cordell who signed the band to Island Records and Joe , who had both died that year.In the U.S., the album has sold 1.7 million copies as of April 2007...
, during the same time period.
Other releases
An acoustic version of "Dreaming My Dreams" was released on the "Ode to My FamilyOde to My Family
"Ode to My Family" is a 1994 song recorded by the Irish band The Cranberries. It was the second single from their second studio album No Need to Argue. It was released in 1994....
" single in 1994. The performance was recorded at the "Later with Jools Holland" TV program at the BBC. A similar version was performed during the band's MTV Unplugged
MTV Unplugged
MTV Unplugged is a TV series showcasing many popular musical artists usually playing acoustic instruments. The show has received the George Foster Peabody Award and 3 Primetime Emmy nominations among many accolades.-Unplugged:...
show in 1995. This version was never commercially released.
A live version of the song was released on the "Free to Decide
Free To Decide
"Free To Decide" is a 1996 song recorded by the Irish band The Cranberries. It is the second single from their third studio album To The Faithful Departed....
" single in 1996. The performance was recorded at The Point in Dublin, Ireland.
The studio version was also featured on the "Stars
Stars (The Cranberries song)
"Stars" is a song by The Cranberries from the compilation album Stars: The Best of 1992-2002, and was released in October 2002. It is the band's last single released before their six-year hiatus...
" single, taken from the band's 2002 Best of compilation.