Dreams Never Die
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Dreams Never Die is the fourth regular studio album
by Tiffany
, released on November 21, 1993 (see 1993 in music
). It represented an attempt to return to pop success three years after her last album, and five years after her last commercially successful one. It was released in various countries of Asia
, but not in the United States
; she had retained a greater degree of popularity in Asia than in the United States. An American release was planned but never released; it was expected to have some changes from the Asian version, because, as Tiffany said at the time, "A lot of the stuff in the Asia market is a little more pop than what I want to do here. I want to break away from the bubble gum thing... My goal is to do not hard rock, but a semi-rock sound." Earlier in 1993, Tiffany (who was by then married to makeup artist Bulmaro "Junior" Garcia and had given birth to her son Elijah) gave a series of performances at the Las Vegas Hilton
's casino lounge, which included songs from this album.
This album was produced by Tiffany's former manager, George Tobin
, with whom she had earlier split, and who had been widely criticized for his exploitative management style, but also widely credited for achieving Tiffany's pop success. However, this business relationship soon soured; according to Tiffany, this happened when she discovered that the songs Tobin had given her to sing on this album were previously used by another Tobin act, PC Quest
. Tiffany and Tobin went their separate ways, with Tiffany moving to Nashville
and attempting a career as a country singer; this, however, never led to any record releases, and by 2000 she was back to pop music.
In 2005, Tobin re-released Dreams Never Die through CD Baby
, with previously-unreleased bonus tracks from Tiffany's early studio sessions. According to Tobin, "I've had many inquiries about the "Dreams Never Die" album, so after watching and listening to some of the talent shows that are on TV now, I decided to re-release the DND CD." After some fan criticism, he commented further: "I'm not 'cashing in' at this late date, or trying to steal some success from Dust Off and Dance
."
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by Tiffany
Tiffany (singer)
Tiffany Renee Darwish , known popularly as Tiffany, is an American singer and former teen icon. She is most notable for her 1987 cover version of "I Think We're Alone Now", originally recorded by Tommy James and the Shondells in 1967. Released as the second single from her eponymous album, Tiffany,...
, released on November 21, 1993 (see 1993 in music
1993 in music
This is a summary of significant events in music in 1993.-January–February:*January 8 – The U.S. Postal Service issues an Elvis Presley stamp. The design was voted on in February 1992....
). It represented an attempt to return to pop success three years after her last album, and five years after her last commercially successful one. It was released in various countries of Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
, but not in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
; she had retained a greater degree of popularity in Asia than in the United States. An American release was planned but never released; it was expected to have some changes from the Asian version, because, as Tiffany said at the time, "A lot of the stuff in the Asia market is a little more pop than what I want to do here. I want to break away from the bubble gum thing... My goal is to do not hard rock, but a semi-rock sound." Earlier in 1993, Tiffany (who was by then married to makeup artist Bulmaro "Junior" Garcia and had given birth to her son Elijah) gave a series of performances at the Las Vegas Hilton
Las Vegas Hilton
The Las Vegas Hilton is a hotel, casino, and convention center in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is a joint venture between Colony Capital, which owns 60 percent, and New York City-based REIT Whitehall Street Real Estate Funds, which owns the remaining 40 percent...
's casino lounge, which included songs from this album.
This album was produced by Tiffany's former manager, George Tobin
George Tobin
George Tobin is a record producer who has produced albums for a long list of musical artists including Robert John, Smokey Robinson, Kim Carnes, Kicking Harold, and PC Quest. He is best known, however, for discovering, managing, and producing the teenage singer Tiffany and showcasing her in malls...
, with whom she had earlier split, and who had been widely criticized for his exploitative management style, but also widely credited for achieving Tiffany's pop success. However, this business relationship soon soured; according to Tiffany, this happened when she discovered that the songs Tobin had given her to sing on this album were previously used by another Tobin act, PC Quest
PC Quest
pc Quest was a pop music group in the 1990s from Oklahoma. They were managed by George Tobin and Tim James, and signed to Headliner Records & RCA Records. Chad Petree of Shiny Toy Guns was one of their lead singers...
. Tiffany and Tobin went their separate ways, with Tiffany moving to Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
and attempting a career as a country singer; this, however, never led to any record releases, and by 2000 she was back to pop music.
In 2005, Tobin re-released Dreams Never Die through CD Baby
CD Baby
CD Baby is an online music store specializing in the sale of CDs and digital music downloads from independent musicians to consumers. The company is also a digital aggregator of independent music recordings, distributing content to several online digital music retailers.CD Baby has achieved recent...
, with previously-unreleased bonus tracks from Tiffany's early studio sessions. According to Tobin, "I've had many inquiries about the "Dreams Never Die" album, so after watching and listening to some of the talent shows that are on TV now, I decided to re-release the DND CD." After some fan criticism, he commented further: "I'm not 'cashing in' at this late date, or trying to steal some success from Dust Off and Dance
Dust Off and Dance
Dust Off and Dance is the sixth regular studio album by Tiffany, released in May 2005. Its style is electronica or dance music, representing a departure from the styles she has used in earlier albums, and of particular interest to dance clubs, where its songs have achieved some success...
."
Track listing
- "If Love is Blind" (Tim JamesTim James (music producer)Timothy James Price is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. James is the co-founder of Rock Mafia. James co-wrote the songs "Potential Breakup Song" by Aly & AJ, "Come Back to Me" by Vanessa Hudgens, "See You Again" by Miley Cyrus, and "Naturally" by Selena Gomez & the Scene. James...
, Steven McClintockSteven McClintockSteven McClintock is a singer, songwriter, and a music producer. He has written many top 40 hit songs. He has been a part of the music group Fertitta & McClintock since the mid-1970s...
) – 3:42 - "Kiss You All Over" (Mike Chapman, Nicky ChinnNicky ChinnNicky Chinn born Nicholas Barry Chinn, 16 May 1945, London, UK) is a British songwriter and record producer. Together with Mike Chapman he had a long string of hit singles in the UK and US in the 1970s and early 1980s, including several number-one records...
) – 4:40 - "Can't You See" (Monte Brinkley, John Duarte, James, McClintock) – 3:45
- "Kiss the Ground" (Ronan O'Hanlon) – 4:07
- "Dreams Never Die" (Duarte, Mark Paul) – 4:54
- "That One Blue Candle" (Danny O'Keefe, Vince Melamed) – 4:14
- "Almost In Love" (James, Mike PiccirilloMike PiccirilloMike Piccirillo is a music producer, songwriter, and musician who began working professionally in the Los Angeles music business in 1976. In conjunction with production partner George Tobin, and subsequently Gary Goetzman, Piccirillo co-produced 31 albums between 1976 and 1992...
) – 4:34 - "Ruthless" (Duarte, Donna Weiss) – 4:43
- "These Arms of Mine" (Otis ReddingOtis ReddingOtis Ray Redding, Jr. was an American soul singer-songwriter, record producer, arranger and talent scout. He is considered one of the major figures in soul and R&B...
) – 4:20 - "Sam Loves Joann" (Tia Sillers, John Tirro) – 4:14
- "We're the Truth" (James, McClintock) – 3:52
- "Loneliness" (Harold Beaty) – 5:11
Bonus tracks on 2005 version
- "You Can't Break a Broken Heart" (Duarte, Paul) – 4:35
- "Lookin' Through the Windows" (Duarte, Paul) – 3:55
- "Are You Lonely Tonight" (Duarte, Paul) – 4:22
- "I Don't Know What You Got" (Duarte, Paul) – 4:30
- "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore" (Lori Burton, Pamela Sawyer) – 4:02
- "Angel BabyAngel Baby (song)"Angel Baby" was a 1960 single by Rosie & The Originals. The song was recorded independently on a two-track machine when lead singer Rosie Hamlin was only 15 years old. Initially unable to find a label willing to distribute the song because of its unpolished sound, the group convinced a San Diego...
" (Rosalie Hamlin) – 4:22
Singles
- "If Love Is Blind" - September 1993
- "Can't You See" - January 1994
- "In The Name of Love" 1993