In My Dreams (Dokken song)

Last updated
"In My Dreams"
In My Dreams (Dokken).jpg
Single by Dokken
from the album Under Lock and Key
ReleasedFebruary 1986 (US) [1]
Genre Glam metal [2] [3] [4]
Length4:18
Label Elektra
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Dokken singles chronology
"The Hunter"
(1985)
"In My Dreams"
(1986)
"It's Not Love"
(1986)

"In My Dreams" is a song by American heavy metal band Dokken, released in 1985 on the album Under Lock and Key . The song peaked at number 24 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. [5]

Contents

Track listing

7" single
Side A
No.TitleLength
1."In My Dreams"4:01
Side B
No.TitleLength
1."Til the Livin' End"3:56
EP single
No.TitleLength
1."In My Dreams"4:01
2."Til the Livin' End"3:56
3."Alone Again"4:30

Charts

Chart (1986)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100 [6] 77
US Top Rock Tracks ( Billboard ) [7] 24

Cover versions

The song was covered by teen-pop/dance band The Party, featuring lead vocals by Deedee Magno, and released as a single in 1991, peaking at #34 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Personnel

See also

Related Research Articles

Extreme (band) American rock band

Extreme is an American rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1985, that reached the height of their popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s with original lineup Gary Cherone, Nuno Bettencourt, Paul Geary, and Pat Badger. With the exclusion of Geary, the lineup has remained unchanged. Their current drummer is Kevin Figueiredo.

Heart (band) American rock band

Heart is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Seattle, Washington, as The Army. Two years later they changed their name to Hocus Pocus. The year following they changed their name to White Heart, and eventually changed the name a final time to Heart, in 1973. By the mid-1970s, original members Roger Fisher (guitar) and Steve Fossen had been joined by sisters Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson, Michael Derosier (drums), and Howard Leese to form the lineup for the band's initial mid- to late-1970s success period. These core members were included in the band's 2013 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

<i>Tooth and Nail</i> (Dokken album) 1984 studio album by Dokken

Tooth and Nail is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Dokken, released on September 14, 1984 through Elektra Records. After the unsuccessful release of the band's debut album in the US, the record label was reluctant to give credit to Dokken for a follow-up. Dokken's management struggled to convince the label's executives to give the band another chance and this fight for recognition is reflected in the album's title. This album was the group's first with bassist Jeff Pilson following Juan Croucier's departure to join Ratt.

<i>Back for the Attack</i> 1987 studio album by Dokken

Back for the Attack is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Dokken, released on November 2, 1987 through Elektra Records. A remastered edition featuring a bonus track was reissued in 2009 through Warner Music Japan. It is the band's best-selling album, reaching No. 13 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and remaining on that chart for 33 weeks. Three singles also charted on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart: "Dream Warriors" reached No. 22, "Prisoner" at No. 37, and "Burning Like a Flame" at No. 20 as well as No. 72 on the Billboard Hot 100. Back for the Attack was certified Gold and Platinum on January 14, 1988.

Trixter is an American glam metal band from Paramus, New Jersey. The band achieved major success in the early 1990s but disbanded for several years as glam metal lost mainstream popularity. The most recent lineup reunited in 2015 to tour and record new material.

<i>Reckless</i> (Bryan Adams album) 1984 studio album by Bryan Adams

Reckless is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams. Released on 5 November 1984 by A&M Records, the album was co-produced by Adams and Bob Clearmountain, and is considered Adams' most successful solo album. The album has reached 12 million album sales worldwide. It was the first Canadian album to sell more than a million copies within Canada. The album reached number 1 on the Billboard 200 and reached high positions on album charts worldwide.

Patience (Guns N Roses song) 1989 single by Guns N Roses

"Patience" is a song by American rock band Guns N' Roses, which appears on the 1988 album G N' R Lies and was released as a single in 1989. The song peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is a ballad, played using three acoustic guitars and was recorded in a single session by producer Mike Clink. A music video of the song was shot and appears on the band's music video DVD, Welcome to the Videos.

Love Bites (Def Leppard song) 1988 single by Def Leppard

"Love Bites" is a song by English glam metal band Def Leppard from their album Hysteria. The power ballad is Def Leppard's only number-one single on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became a top-10 hit in Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. On the UK Singles Chart, the track peaked at number 11.

Pour Some Sugar on Me 1987 single by Def Leppard

"Pour Some Sugar on Me" is a song by the English rock band Def Leppard from their 1987 album Hysteria. It reached number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on 23 July 1988, behind "Hold On to the Nights" by Richard Marx. "Pour Some Sugar on Me" is considered the band's signature song, and was ranked #2 on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of the 80s" in 2006.

Alone Again (Dokken song) 1985 single by Dokken

"Alone Again" is a power ballad written and released by the American heavy metal band Dokken on their 1984 album Tooth and Nail. The single reached #64 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #20 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The song was written by singer Don Dokken and bassist Jeff Pilson.

Metal Health (song) 1983 single by Quiet Riot

"Metal Health", sometimes listed as "Metal Health ", "Bang Your Head" or, as it was listed on the Billboard Hot 100, "Bang Your Head ", is a song by the American heavy metal band Quiet Riot on their breakthrough album, Metal Health. One of their best known hits and receiving heavy MTV music video and radio play, "Metal Health" was the band's second top 40 hit, peaking at #31 on the Billboard Hot 100.

<i>Come Out and Play</i> (Twisted Sister album) 1985 studio album by Twisted Sister

Come Out and Play is the fourth album by the American heavy metal band Twisted Sister, released by Atlantic Records on November 9, 1985. The album was significantly less successful than its predecessor Stay Hungry (1984), both critically and commercially, although it achieved Gold status by selling more than 500,000 copies.

Animal (Def Leppard song) 1987 song by Def Leppard

"Animal" is a song recorded by English rock band Def Leppard in 1987 from the album Hysteria. It was the first single release off the album, and became the band's first Top 10 hit in their native UK, reaching No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart.

Heavens on Fire 1984 single by Kiss

"Heaven's on Fire" is a song by the American rock band Kiss. Written by vocalist/guitarist Paul Stanley and songwriter Desmond Child, it was the first single released from the group's 1984 album Animalize.

Silent Lucidity 1991 single by Queensrÿche

"Silent Lucidity" is a power ballad by the American rock band Queensrÿche from the 1990 album Empire. The song, which was composed by lead guitarist Chris DeGarmo, was the biggest hit for the band, peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at #1 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart. "Silent Lucidity" was also nominated in 1992 for the Grammy Awards for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.

Photograph (Def Leppard song) 1983 single by Def Leppard

"Photograph" is a song by the English rock band Def Leppard and produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange. It is the lead single from the band's third studio album, Pyromania (1983). Their lead vocalist Joe Elliott has described the song as generally about "something you can't ever get your hands on". When released as a single it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart, where it stayed for six weeks, and No. 12 on the Pop Singles chart.

Fall to Pieces (Velvet Revolver song) 2004 single by Velvet Revolver

"Fall to Pieces" is a power ballad written and performed by Velvet Revolver that appears on their debut album Contraband in 2004. It was the band's third single, and reached #67 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Mainstream Rock chart.

Something to Believe In (Poison song) 1990 single by Poison

"Something to Believe In" is a power ballad by American glam metal band Poison, being the second single from their 1990 album Flesh & Blood. "Something to Believe In" was also released on the Best of Ballads & Blues album in 2003, with alternate lyrics.

Easy Come Easy Go (Winger song) 1990 single by Winger

Easy Come Easy Go is a single by American rock band Winger, from their album In the Heart of the Young. Released in 1990, the song charted at #41. According to Kip Winger the song was a late addition to the track listing, written because it was felt that there were not enough rock songs on the album. "Can't Get Enuff" came about the same way.

Dont Go Away Mad (Just Go Away) 1990 song by Mötley Crüe

"Don't Go Away Mad " is a song by Mötley Crüe. It is the tenth track from their 1989 album Dr. Feelgood and was released as the album's fourth single in May 1990. It peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #13 on the Mainstream rock charts.

References

  1. "Dokken singles".
  2. "36 Essential '80s Pop Metal Tracks". Stereogum. 2017-04-05. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
  3. Benson, John. "Concerts: Travis Scott adds Columbus to tour stop". Mansfield News Journal. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  4. McPadden, Mike (June 6, 2015). "Brace Yourself For The Top 10 Hair Metal Hits of 1985". VH1 News. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  5. "Charts & Awards". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 17 January 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
  6. "The Hot 100 : March 22, 1986 | Billboard Chart Archive". Billboard.com. 1986-03-22. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
  7. "Billboard Top Rock Tracks - March 29, 1986" (PDF). Billboard . Billboard. September 25, 2020. p. 20. Retrieved September 25, 2020.