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Lost in a Dream is the fourth studio album by REO Speedwagon , released in 1974. It peaked at number 98 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1975,[1] It was the second album to feature Mike Murphy on vocals. The title track was written by Murphy and future bassist Bruce Hall , who would join the band in 1978. The title track was featured on the compilation A Decade of Rock and Roll: 1970-1980 . The album was in print on CD format in 1992 for two months before being quickly deleted.
Track listing
Side one Title Writer(s) 1. "Give Me a Ride (Roller Coaster)" Mike Murphy 3:48 2. "Throw the Chains Away" Gary Richrath 2:23 3. "Sky Blues" Neal Doughty 3:19 4. "You Can Fly" Murphy 4:14 5. "Lost in a Dream" Bruce Hall , Murphy6:32
Side two Title Writer(s) 6. "Down by the Dam" Richrath 4:36 7. "Do Your Best" Murphy 3:22 8. "Wild as the Western Wind" Richrath 4:03 9. "They're on the Road" Richrath 3:40 10. "I'm Feeling Good" Doughty, Murphy 3:04
Personnel
REO Speedwagon [2]
Mike Murphy - lead vocals
Gary Richrath – guitar, lead vocals on "Wild as the Western Wind"
Neal Doughty – keyboards
Gregg Philbin – bass, backing vocals
Alan Gratzer – drums, backing vocals
Charts
Album - Billboard (United States)
Year
Chart
Position[3]
1975
The Billboard 200
98
Release history
Region
Date
Title
Label
Format
Catalog #
USA
October 1974
Lost in a Dream
Epic Records
Stereo Vinyl
E-32948
USA
1974
Lost in a Dream
Epic Records
Tape
PET-32948
USA
1974
Lost in a Dream
Epic Records
8 Track
E32948
USA
1974
Lost in a Dream
Epic Records
Quadraphonic Vinyl
PEQ 32948
USA
1992
Lost in a Dream
Epic Records
CD
EK32948
UK
2008
Ridin' the Storm Out / Lost in a Dream
BGO Records
CD (Digitally re-mastered)
BGOCD805
Japan
2011
Lost in a Dream
Sony Music
CD (DSD-Remaster)
EICP 1483
References
Studio albums Live albums Compilation albums Singles Video albums Related articles Notes
^ Doughty retired from touring in 2023. He is, however, still considered an official member of the band.