Only in My Dreams
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"Only in My Dreams" is the debut single
for American singer-songwriter
-actress Deborah Gibson. Released December 16. 1986 as a maxi single (Atlantic
DM 86744), and then in remixed form (Vocal/3:50, as described herein) February 1987, the song was written by Gibson herself in 1984, two years before she recorded it. Produced by Fred Zarr
and engineered by Don Feinberg for BiZarr Music, Inc., mixed by "Little" Louie Vega
and mastered by Herb "Pump" Powers, the dance-pop song reached number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
singles chart in the summer of 1987. Douglas Breitbart for Broadbeard Productions, Inc. served as executive producer (see also Debbie Gibson).
While it did not initially make the UK top fifty, "Dreams" re-entered the UK singles chart in 1988 on the back of the success of her second single (viz., "Shake Your Love
," Atlantic UK A9187), eventually peaking at #11. The Extended Club Mix/Vocal track (6:34) from DM 86744 was excerpted for a dance medley, "Medley
: Out of the Blue
- Shake Your Love
- Only in My Dreams" (Debbie Gibson Mega Mix), that became Track 4 on Atlantic DM 86556 "Foolish Beat
."
A different mix, "Only in My Dreams" (LP Version/3:54), mastered from the original multitrack for DM 86744, became Track 3 on Gibson's debut album Out Of The Blue
(Atlantic LP 81780), and a further variation, "Only in My Dreams (Dream House Mix/10:03)," was Track 3 on Atlantic DM 86556 "Foolish Beat
."
The song was voted #95 on VH1
's 100 Greatest Songs of the 80s.
Back-to-back with these two tracks is "CHIC
- Dance, Dance, Dance (Yousah, Yousah, Yousah)" (8:30), as Track 3 this maxi single; this track was originally released in 1978
on Atlantic maxi single DK 4600.
. In 1997, apparently the entire song was re-recorded, first appearing as "Only in My Dreams" (1997 Dance Edit/4:38), Track 14 on Espiritu LP 9602 Deborah
, Revision 1.1 for June 1997, and later in seven variations, including one with a retrofitted eight-measure rap, on Jellybean Recordings DM 2532 "Only in My Dreams 1998" (released February 1998). The basic rhythm is modified from the Dream House Version of the original song on Atlantic
DM 86556, Track 3.
(Deborah Gibson) Music Sales Corp., ASCAP
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
for American singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
-actress Deborah Gibson. Released December 16. 1986 as a maxi single (Atlantic
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
DM 86744), and then in remixed form (Vocal/3:50, as described herein) February 1987, the song was written by Gibson herself in 1984, two years before she recorded it. Produced by Fred Zarr
Fred Zarr
Fred Zarr is an American musician, songwriter and song producer based in Brooklyn, NY. CEO of BiZarr Music, Inc., he works alongside numerous singers and songwriters at his Brooklyn studio....
and engineered by Don Feinberg for BiZarr Music, Inc., mixed by "Little" Louie Vega
Little Louie Vega
Luis Fernando Vager , better known as "Little" Louie Vega, is an American musician and one half of the Masters At Work musical production team...
and mastered by Herb "Pump" Powers, the dance-pop song reached number four on the U.S. 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...
singles chart in the summer of 1987. Douglas Breitbart for Broadbeard Productions, Inc. served as executive producer (see also Debbie Gibson).
While it did not initially make the UK top fifty, "Dreams" re-entered the UK singles chart in 1988 on the back of the success of her second single (viz., "Shake Your Love
Shake Your Love
"Shake Your Love" is the second single by American singer-songwriter-actress Deborah Gibson, and the leadoff single for her album Out of the Blue...
," Atlantic UK A9187), eventually peaking at #11. The Extended Club Mix/Vocal track (6:34) from DM 86744 was excerpted for a dance medley, "Medley
Medley (music)
In music, a medley is a piece composed from parts of existing pieces, usually three, played one after another, sometimes overlapping. They are common in popular music, and most medleys are songs rather than instrumental. A medley which is a remixed series is called a megamix, often done with tracks...
: Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue (Debbie Gibson song)
"Out of the Blue" is the third single by American singer-songwriter-actress Deborah Gibson. Written by Gibson herself, co-produced and co-arranged with Fred Zarr, with Douglas Breitbart as executive producer, the single is identical to Track 1 of Gibson's debut album...
- Shake Your Love
Shake Your Love
"Shake Your Love" is the second single by American singer-songwriter-actress Deborah Gibson, and the leadoff single for her album Out of the Blue...
- Only in My Dreams" (Debbie Gibson Mega Mix), that became Track 4 on Atlantic DM 86556 "Foolish Beat
Foolish Beat
"Foolish Beat" is the fourth single, and the first ballad release, from American singer-songwriter-actress Deborah Gibson...
."
A different mix, "Only in My Dreams" (LP Version/3:54), mastered from the original multitrack for DM 86744, became Track 3 on Gibson's debut album Out Of The Blue
Out of the Blue (Debbie Gibson album)
Out of the Blue is the debut album by American singer-songwriter Deborah Gibson, then known as Debbie Gibson. Gibson personally wrote all ten songs on this album. As executive producer, Douglas Breitbart of Broadbeard Productions, Inc...
(Atlantic LP 81780), and a further variation, "Only in My Dreams (Dream House Mix/10:03)," was Track 3 on Atlantic DM 86556 "Foolish Beat
Foolish Beat
"Foolish Beat" is the fourth single, and the first ballad release, from American singer-songwriter-actress Deborah Gibson...
."
The song was voted #95 on VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
's 100 Greatest Songs of the 80s.
Music video
The music video for this song was recorded as a dream sequence with various locations, including a beach, an amusement park, and various other locations with Gibson in several different changes of wardrobe. The video shows the futility of a teenage girl attempting to get the man of her dreams to look at her, and when he does, she realizes that she was dreaming the whole event, thus causing her world to come crashing down around her.Track Listing (Atlantic DM 86744)
"Only in My Dreams"- (Extended Club Mix/Vocal/6:34)
- (Percapella/Vocal/3:29)
- (Dreamix/4:18)
- (Heartthrob Beats/4:14)
Track Listing, 12" Oldies Series re-release (Atlantic DM 86606)
"Only in My Dreams"- (Extended Club Mix/Vocal/6:34)
- (Percapella/Vocal/3:29)
Back-to-back with these two tracks is "CHIC
Chic (band)
Chic was an African American disco and R&B band that was organized during 1976 by guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards. It is known best for its commercially successful disco songs, including "Dance, Dance, Dance " , "Everybody Dance" , "Le Freak" , "I Want Your Love" , "Good Times"...
- Dance, Dance, Dance (Yousah, Yousah, Yousah)" (8:30), as Track 3 this maxi single; this track was originally released in 1978
1978 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1978.-January–April:*January 14 – The Sex Pistols play their final show at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom....
on Atlantic maxi single DK 4600.
Versions
- Only In My Dreams [Album Version] - 3:46
- Only In My Dreams [97 Dance Remix] - 4:36
- Only In My Dreams [Club Dub] - 4:36
- Only In My Dreams [Club Mix with Rap] - 4:35
- Only In My Dreams [Debbie Dreams] - 4:38
- Only In My Dreams [Dream Dub] - 3:44
- Only In My Dreams [Extended Club Mix] - 5:55
- Only In My Dreams [Extended Dance Mix] - 6:27
- Only In My Dreams [Hot Tracks Mix] - 6:27
- Only In My Dreams [Rave Radio Version] - 3:44
- Only In My Dreams [Riff Dub] - 4:22
- Only In My Dreams [Vasquez Club Mix] - 7:30
- Only In My Dreams [Video Version] - 3:42
The Remake of 1998
Gibson did several major modifications to this song after she left Atlantic RecordsAtlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
. In 1997, apparently the entire song was re-recorded, first appearing as "Only in My Dreams" (1997 Dance Edit/4:38), Track 14 on Espiritu LP 9602 Deborah
Deborah (Deborah Gibson album)
Deborah is the sixth original album by American singer Debbie Gibson. Released December 1996 on Espiritu Records, this was the first release where the singer was credited with her full name.-Track listing:...
, Revision 1.1 for June 1997, and later in seven variations, including one with a retrofitted eight-measure rap, on Jellybean Recordings DM 2532 "Only in My Dreams 1998" (released February 1998). The basic rhythm is modified from the Dream House Version of the original song on Atlantic
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
DM 86556, Track 3.
Track Listing (Jellybean Recordings 2532)
"Only in My Dreams 1998"- (Club Mix/7:32)
- (Club Mix with Rap/4:37)
- (Club Dub/4:36)
- (Rave Vocal Mix/4:37)
- (Rave Dub/4:37)
- (Dream Dub/3:45)
- (Rave Radio Edit/3:46)
- (Riff Dub/4:23)
(Deborah Gibson) Music Sales Corp., ASCAP