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"Dream On Dreamer" is a 1994 song by British acid jazz and funk group Brand New Heavies, released as the lead single from their third album, Brother Sister (1994). It remains one of their biggest hits, peaking at number 15 in the UK and number 19 in Scotland. In the US, it reached number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100, while in Canada, it hit number 47 on the RPM Top Singles chart.
| "Dream On Dreamer" | ||||
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| Single by The Brand New Heavies | ||||
| from the album Brother Sister | ||||
| Released | 1994 | |||
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| Length | 3:33 | |||
| Label | FFRR | |||
| Producer(s) | The Brand New Heavies | |||
| The Brand New Heavies singles chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
Larry Flick from Billboard described the song as "a rumbling bit o' retro-funk, fueled with the sultry vocal presence of Davenport. Song's immediately contagious chorus is the ticket to active play in pop and urban sectors." He added, "Not to be missed."[1] Troy J. Augusto from Cash Box declared it as an "infectious, groove-heavy jam", complimenting the singer as "a gifted, dynamic and quite flexible vocalist who evens lifts some of the Heavies' mediocre material out of the darkness. Luckily, this track isn't one of those lesser moments and is only guaranteed longer shelflife thanks to her presence."[2] Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report stated, "Considered innovators when it comes to combining jazz, hip hop and R&B, The Heavies' soon-to-be released album Brother Sister, will be a welcome sight and sound to the thousands of fans who have been waiting patiently for its release. Expect this first single to whet everyone's appetite that much more."[3]
Caroline Sullivan from The Guardian noted in her album review, that "sleek, mainstream tunes like Dream On Dreamer predominate, lusciously."[4] Maria Jimenez from Music & Media described it as a "soulful gem".[5] Ralph Tee from Music Week's RM Dance Update wrote that the group "are back in fine form on this extremely appealing new two step soul shuffler. The group's only version is naturally of acoustic orientation, with real drumming, keyboards and horns gelling very nicely on this soulful outing, while Dallas Austin and David Morales get the drum machines out for more emphasised rhythms and subsequent dancefloor accessibilily."[6]
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References
- Flick, Larry (12 February 1994). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 93. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- Augusto, Troy J. (19 February 1994). "Pop Singles — Reviews: Pick of the Week" (PDF). Cash Box. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- Sholin, Dave (25 February 1994). "Gavin Picks — Singles" (PDF). Gavin Report. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
- Sullivan, Caroline (15 April 1994). "Music: Love 'em or leave 'em - Rock/Pop". The Guardian.
- Jimenez, Maria (7 May 1994). "Groovemix: Short Grooves" (PDF). Music & Media. p. 7. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- Tee, Ralph (19 February 1994). "Hot Vinyl" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 7. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- "RPM 100 HIT TRACKS & where to find them" (PDF). RPM. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- "THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES – DREAM ON DREAMER" (in German). Offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 20 March 1994 - 26 March 1994". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- "BRAND NEW HEAVIES". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- "Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 26 March 1994. p. 24. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- "The Brand New Heavies, HSI". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- "The Brand New Heavies, BSI". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1994". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
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