Gabrielle ft. Naughty Boy - Dreams Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally produced the song 'Dreams'?

   The song 'Dreams' was originally produced by Richie Fermie after being signed to the Go! Beat label. The initial version produced by Tim Laws included a sample from Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car', which had to be removed due to copyright issues.

2. What inspired Gabrielle to write 'Dreams'?

   Gabrielle was inspired to write 'Dreams' after being disheartened by negative comments about her future as a singer. She turned these discouraging words into motivation, penning the initial lines of 'Dreams' in her diary. The song became a test of whether she would believe in herself or give in to negativity.

3. What milestone did 'Dreams' achieve on the UK Singles Chart?

   'Dreams' entered the UK Singles Chart at number two and quickly rose to number one, making it the highest-charting debut single ever at the time. It remains Gabrielle's biggest selling single in the UK, with over 500,000 copies sold.

4. Who are the writers of the song 'Dreams'?

   The song 'Dreams' was written by Gabrielle (Louisa Bobb) and Tim Laws. Gabrielle also composed parts of the song based on her personal experiences and emotions.

5. What was unique about Gabrielle's live performances of 'Dreams'?

   Gabrielle used to perform 'Dreams' at the London club Moonlighting. Despite being told by naysayers that singing at the club was as far as she would go, she turned their negativity into a celebrated live performance that later led to her recording and achieving mainstream success.

6. Did Gabrielle re-record 'Dreams' later in her career?

   Yes, Gabrielle re-recorded 'Dreams' with producer Naughty Boy for her compilation album 'Now and Always: 20 Years of Dreaming' in 2013. The new version added modern production elements while retaining the song's original essence.