Dreaming (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark song)


"Dreaming" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark initially released in January 1988 as a single from their compilation album, The Best of OMD. It was a hit in the United States, reaching number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 6 on the Dance chart. The track had limited success in the band's home country, where it peaked at number 50 on the UK Singles Chart. The single was re-released in the UK in June 1988 in new 7" gatefold and CD single as well as 12" formats although again failed to make the UK Charts.
The cover art was designed by Stylorouge, with photography by Andrew Catlin.
Until OMD's reformation in 2010, "Dreaming" was the last single to feature the group's original line-up; lead singer Andy McCluskey was the only core member to appear on their 1991–1996 output. McCluskey performed the song live during the 1990s when Humphreys was no longer in the group.

Reception

Stewart Mason, in a retrospective review for AllMusic, described the song as "dynamite", and wrote: " is easily the group's best single since 1983's 'Telegraph'... It's a near-perfect pop song, perhaps the last great single by an '80s synth-pop band."
Conversely, McCluskey named "Dreaming" as a song he wishes OMD had never released, while criticising its lyrical content.

B-sides

All the single versions include "Satellite" as a B-side. The other B-side, "Gravity Never Failed", was a bonus track on the 12" and CD single. This song was originally titled "Georgia" and dates back to the 1981 Architecture & Morality sessions. However, the band lost their favour with the song and was thus shelved, and the title "Georgia" was given to a new song and featured on the album. "Gravity Never Failed" has subsequently been included on CD re-issues of the Architecture & Morality album, as well as on the compilation album, unlike "Satellite", which remains unique to this release.

Track listing

;7" and limited edition 7"
  1. "Dreaming" – 4:00
  2. "Satellite" – 5:14
;Special limited edition 10"
  1. "Dreaming" – 7:15
  2. "Dreaming" – 3:56
  3. "Messages" – 4:41
  4. "Secret" – 3:57
;12"
  1. "Dreaming" – 6:19
  2. "Satellite" – 5:09
  3. "Gravity Never Failed" – 3:29
;CD and limited edition mini-CD
  1. "Dreaming" – 6:26
  2. "Satellite" – 5:14
  3. "Gravity Never Failed" – 3:27
  4. "Dreaming" – 4:00

    Official versions

Chart performance