| The Secret Value of Daydreaming | ||||
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| Released | 24 March 1986 | |||
| Genre | Pop [1] | |||
| Length | 42:11 | |||
| Label | Charisma (UK) Atlantic (US) | |||
| Producer | Phil Ramone | |||
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The Secret Value of Daydreaming is the second studio album by English singer-songwriter Julian Lennon, released in 1986.
After going on tour the previous year to promote his previous album, Valotte , Lennon took a break to write material for The Secret Value of Daydreaming. [2] Recording took place in the Bahamas, at Compass Point Studios, with mixing at the Hit Factory in New York City. [2]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Chicago Tribune | (Mixed) [3] |
| Los Angeles Times | (Not favourable) [4] |
| People | (Positive) [5] |
| Rolling Stone | (Not favourable) [6] |
| Robert Christgau | D+ [7] |
The Secret Value of Daydreaming was released on 24 March 1986 on Charisma in the UK, and a day later on the 25th on Atlantic in the US. [2] The album peaked at number 32 on the Billboard 200 chart upon its release. [8] It was certified gold for sales of over 500,000 copies in the US by the RIAA on 22 May 1986. [2] "Stick Around" reached number 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and number 32 on the Hot 100 chart. [8]
The album was reissued, along with Mr. Jordan and Help Yourself , on 8 September 2009 by Noble Rot Records. [9]
All songs written by Julian Lennon, except where noted.
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