"I've Dreamed of You" is a 1999 adult contemporary[1] single by American singer Barbra Streisand from the album A Love Like Ours. It has lyrics by Ann Hampton Callaway and music by Rolf Lovland[2] and was produced by Streisand.[1]
"I've Dreamed of You" | ||||
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Single by Barbra Streisand | ||||
from the album A Love Like Ours | ||||
Released | January, 1 1999 | |||
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Length | 4:45 | |||
Label | Columbia Records | |||
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Producer(s) | Barbra Streisand | |||
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Upon request by Barbra Streisand,[3] the song was written by Ann Hampton Callaway as Streisand's wedding song to actor James Brolin.[2] It was one of two songs recorded by Streisand that were written by Callaway.[2] The song was released in mid 1999 in anticipation of the release of A Love Like Ours in October of that year.[1] Streisand performed the song at her own wedding.[4] Callaway performed the song in 2012 in her show The Streisand Songbook at 54 Below.[2]
Chuck Taylor from Billboard described the song as a "string-laden, gently produced ballad".[1] Another editor deemed it a "dreamy love song" with lyrics that "drool sentimentality and dedication".[1] The New York Times called it a "confectionary love song".[3] The Importance of Being Barbra deemed the song "somewhat forgettable".[5] Out described it as a "summer hit".[4] The Free Lance–Star called it "warm and cuddly".[6] Calhoun Times wrote that the song was "almost lullaby-like in its delicateness", "genuinely sweet" and "touching".[7]