Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me
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"Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me" is a song by The Smiths
. It was released as a single in December 1987, reaching #30 in the UK Singles Chart
.
It was the group's final single (barring re-issues) and was the last of three singles from the band's album Strangeways, Here We Come
. The song was edited for the seven-inch single release, losing the piano introduction found on the parent album. The 12-inch single
release contains the full-length version.
The cover of the single features Billy Fury
.
At different times Johnny Marr
and Morrissey
have cited this as their favourite Smiths song.
used to finish their concerts with this song, the musicians leaving the stage one by one during the extended outro until just the keyboardist was left on stage. As with most of their covers the song has never been recorded for release.
Grant-Lee Phillips
covered this song for his eighties covers album Nineteeneighties
.
Alternative band Low
also covered the song, initially as a single, and later included it on their A Lifetime of Temporary Relief: 10 Years of B-Sides and Rarities
. In the booklet, the band describes it as "another cover that some may sneer at. After this, nothing is sacred."
A cover by Eurythmics
appears on the 2005 "Deluxe Edition Reissue" of their 1989 album We Too Are One
. A bootleg copy of the band performing the song live during their Peace tour was circulated on Internet filesharing networks in the early 2000s, although the studio version was recorded in 2004.
André 3000
from OutKast
once stated that he wished he had written this song.
"THE RETURN OF THE SUBMISSIVE SOCIETY" (X) STARRING SHERIDAN WHITESIDE /
"THE BIZARRE ORIENTAL VIBRATING PALM DEATH"(X)STARRING SHERIDAN WHITESIDE
Sheridan Whiteside is one of Morrissey's pseudonyms, taken from the protagonist of the play The Man Who Came to Dinner
by George S. Kaufman
and Moss Hart
; that character was in turn based on dramatic critic and raconteur Alexander Woollcott
.
The Smiths
The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr , the band also included Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce...
. It was released as a single in December 1987, reaching #30 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
.
It was the group's final single (barring re-issues) and was the last of three singles from the band's album Strangeways, Here We Come
Strangeways, Here We Come
-Band:* Morrissey – vocals, piano on "Death of a Disco Dancer"* Johnny Marr – guitar, keyboards, harmonica, autoharp , synthesized strings and saxophone arrangements* Andy Rourke – bass guitar* Mike Joyce – drums-Additional musicians:...
. The song was edited for the seven-inch single release, losing the piano introduction found on the parent album. The 12-inch single
12-inch single
The 12-inch single is a type of gramophone record that has wider groove spacing compared to other types of records. This allows for louder levels to be cut on the disc by the cutting engineer, which in turn gives a wider dynamic range, and thus better sound quality...
release contains the full-length version.
The cover of the single features Billy Fury
Billy Fury
Billy Fury, born Ronald William Wycherley , was an internationally successful English singer from the late-1950s to the mid-1960s, and remained an active songwriter until the 1980s. Rheumatic fever, which he first contracted as a child, damaged his heart and ultimately contributed to his death...
.
At different times Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr is an English musician and songwriter. Marr rose to fame in the 1980s as the guitarist in The Smiths, with whom he formed a prolific songwriting partnership with Morrissey. Marr has been a member of Electronic, The The, and Modest Mouse...
and Morrissey
Morrissey
Steven Patrick Morrissey , known as Morrissey, is an English singer and lyricist. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the alternative rock band The Smiths. The band was highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career,...
have cited this as their favourite Smiths song.
Covers
Swedish rock band Weeping WillowsWeeping Willows
Weeping Willows is a Swedish indie rock group that started 1995.-History:The band's first two albums are primarily influenced by the popular music of the late 1950's to early 1960's...
used to finish their concerts with this song, the musicians leaving the stage one by one during the extended outro until just the keyboardist was left on stage. As with most of their covers the song has never been recorded for release.
Grant-Lee Phillips
Grant-Lee Phillips
Grant-Lee Phillips is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his versatile voice, intense lyrical narratives and dexterity on the acoustic twelve-string guitar, a style that often sees him compared to Neil Young, Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan.- Background :Born in...
covered this song for his eighties covers album Nineteeneighties
Nineteeneighties
-Track listing:#"Wave of Mutilation" – 3:36#"Age of Consent" – 3:34#"The Eternal" – 5:15#"I Often Dream of Trains" – 3:20#"The Killing Moon" – 4:14...
.
Alternative band Low
Low (band)
Low is an American indie rock group from Duluth, Minnesota, formed in 1993. As of 2010, the group is composed of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker , both founding members, and Steve Garrington ....
also covered the song, initially as a single, and later included it on their A Lifetime of Temporary Relief: 10 Years of B-Sides and Rarities
A Lifetime of Temporary Relief: 10 Years of B-Sides and Rarities
A Lifetime of Temporary Relief is a box set by Duluth, Minnesota group Low, released in 2004. Includes a two-sided DVD that contains documentaries, videos and live tracks.-Track listing:Compact Disc one#"Lullaby" – 10:06...
. In the booklet, the band describes it as "another cover that some may sneer at. After this, nothing is sacred."
A cover by Eurythmics
Eurythmics
Eurythmics were a British pop rock duo, formed in 1980, currently disbanded, but known to reunite from time to time. Consisting of members Annie Lennox and David A...
appears on the 2005 "Deluxe Edition Reissue" of their 1989 album We Too Are One
We Too Are One
-Personnel:Eurythmics*Annie Lennox - vocals*Dave Stewart - guitar, vocalsAdditional personnel*Olle Romo - drums*Pat Seymour - keyboard*Charlie Wilson - background vocals*Chucho Merchan - bass-Production:*Producers: Dave Stewart, Jimmy Iovine...
. A bootleg copy of the band performing the song live during their Peace tour was circulated on Internet filesharing networks in the early 2000s, although the studio version was recorded in 2004.
André 3000
André 3000
André Lauren Benjamin , better known by his stage name André 3000 is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of American hip-hop duo OutKast alongside fellow rapper Big Boi...
from OutKast
OutKast
Outkast is an American hip hop duo based in East Point, Georgia, consisting of Atlanta native André "André 3000" Benjamin and Savannah, Georgia-born Antwan "Big Boi" Patton. They were originally known as Two Shades Deep but later changed the group's name to OutKast...
once stated that he wished he had written this song.
Track listing
Etchings on vinyl
UK 7" and 12":"THE RETURN OF THE SUBMISSIVE SOCIETY" (X) STARRING SHERIDAN WHITESIDE /
"THE BIZARRE ORIENTAL VIBRATING PALM DEATH"(X)STARRING SHERIDAN WHITESIDE
Sheridan Whiteside is one of Morrissey's pseudonyms, taken from the protagonist of the play The Man Who Came to Dinner
The Man Who Came to Dinner
The Man Who Came to Dinner is a comedy in three acts by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. It debuted on October 16, 1939 at the Music Box Theatre in New York City. It then enjoyed a number of New York and London revivals. The first London production was staged at The Savoy Theatre starring Robert...
by George S. Kaufman
George S. Kaufman
George Simon Kaufman was an American playwright, theatre director and producer, humorist, and drama critic. In addition to comedies and political satire, he wrote several musicals, notably for the Marx Brothers...
and Moss Hart
Moss Hart
Moss Hart was an American playwright and theatre director, best known for his interpretations of musical theater on Broadway.-Early years:...
; that character was in turn based on dramatic critic and raconteur Alexander Woollcott
Alexander Woollcott
Alexander Humphreys Woollcott was an American critic and commentator for The New Yorker magazine and a member of the Algonquin Round Table....
.