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"A Dream's a Dream"
Single by Soul II Soul featuring Victoria Wilson-James
from the album Vol. II: 1990 – A New Decade
Released1990
Genre
Length4:13 (single version) 5:38 (album version)
LabelVirgin
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Soul II Soul singles chronology
"Get a Life"
(1989) 		"A Dream's a Dream"
(1990) 		"People"
(1990)
Music video
"A Dream's a Dream" on YouTube

"A Dream's a Dream" is a 1990 song by British R&B band Soul II Soul, released as the second single from their second album, Vol. II: 1990 – A New Decade (1990). It features American-born British singer Victoria Wilson-James and was successful in Europe, reaching number-one in Greece and the top 10 in Finland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and the UK. Additionally, it was a top 20 hit in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Sweden and Switzerland. Outside Europe, it peaked at number three on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the US, number eight in New Zealand and number 27 in Australia.

Critical reception

Alex Henderson from AllMusic described the song as "haunting".[1] Bill Coleman from Billboard picked it as one of the "special moments" from Vol. II: 1990 – A New Decade.[2] He called it a "seductive, sleaze-speed club track with house overtones [that] is (gratefully) less derivative of previous efforts. Vocals by Victoria Wilson-James excite."[3] Ernest Hardy from Cashbox complimented "the operatic touch" of the song.[4] David Giles from Music Week stated that "all the trademarks are there — shuffling rhythm, sweeping strings and wailing female vocals — and these should ensure another substantial hit for Jazzie B and his crew."[5] A reviewer from The Network Forty described it as "Jazzy B's soul-jazz-African-operatic single".[6] Tom Doyle from Smash Hits complimented Wilson-James singing voice as "marvellous".[7] Steven Daly from Spin noted that it "won't dictate this summer's tempo the way "Movin'" did last year, but this gentle house sway will nonetheless build a little birdhouse in your soul. (In case you were concerned, yes, Jazzie manages to stop by for his usual lecture.)"[8]

Music video

A music video was produced to promote the single. It was later published on Soul II Soul's official YouTube channel in November 2009. It has amassed more than 300,000 views as of October 2021.[9]

Track listing

  • 12" single, US (1990)
  1. "A Dream's a Dream" (A Night at the Opera Mix) – 5:45
  2. "A Dream's a Dream" (Club Dub) – 4:25
  3. "Courtney Blows" – 4:32
  • CD single, UK (1990)
  1. "A Dream's a Dream" – 4:13
  2. "A Dream's a Dream" (A Night at the Opera Mix) – 5:49
  3. "A Dream's a Dream" (Club Dub) – 4:28
  4. "Courtney Blows" – 4:33
  • CD single, Europe (1990)
  1. "A Dream's a Dream" – 4:13
  2. "A Dream's a Dream" (A Night at the Opera Mix) – 5:49
  3. "A Dream's a Dream" (Club Dub) – 4:28
  4. "Courtney Blows" – 4:33

Charts

References

  1. ^ Henderson, Alex. "Soul II Soul – Vol II: 1990 - A New Decade". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  2. ^ Coleman, Bill (9 June 1990). "Dance Trax: U.K. Rap Phenom Rebel MC Keeps Rockin' With Brand-New 'Rebel Music' Album" (PDF). Billboard. p. 35. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  3. ^ Coleman, Bill (26 May 1990). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 83. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  4. ^ Hardy, Ernest (2 June 1990). "On The Dancefloor: New Grooves" (PDF). Cashbox. p. 14. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  5. ^ Giles, David (5 May 1990). "Singles" (PDF). Music Week. p. 23. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
  6. ^ "Top 40: The Next 40" (PDF). The Network Forty. 6 July 1990. p. 34. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  7. ^ Doyle, Tom (16 May 1990). "Review: LPs". Smash Hits. No. 299. p. 54. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  8. ^ Daly, Steven (1 August 1990). "Singles". Spin. p. 84. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  9. ^ "Soul II Soul - Dreams a Dream (Official Video)". YouTube. 14 November 2009. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  10. ^ "Soul II Soul – A Dreams A Dream". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  11. ^ "Soul II Soul – A Dreams A Dream" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  12. ^ "Soul II Soul – A Dreams A Dream" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  13. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 19 May 1990. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  14. ^ Pennanen, Timo (2021). "Soul II Soul". Sisältää hitin - 2. laitos Levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla 1.1.1960–30.6.2021 (PDF) (in Finnish). Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. p. 242. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  15. ^ "Soul II Soul – A Dreams A Dream" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  16. ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – A Dream's A Dream". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  17. ^ "Classifiche". Musica e Dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 30 May 2022. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Soul II Soul".
  18. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 23, 1990" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  19. ^ "Soul II Soul – A Dreams A Dream" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  20. ^ "Soul II Soul – A Dreams A Dream". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  21. ^ "Soul II Soul – A Dreams A Dream". VG-lista. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  22. ^ "Soul II Soul – A Dreams A Dream". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  23. ^ "Soul II Soul – A Dreams A Dream". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  24. ^ "Soul II Soul Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  25. ^ "Soul II Soul Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  26. ^ "Soul II Soul Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  27. ^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1990". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  28. ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1990" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
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