Dream a Dream is the third album by Welsh soprano Charlotte Church, released in 2000. The album is principally a collection of Christmas carols but also includes the non-Christmas title track "Dream a Dream", Church's first foray into a more pop-influenced genre, composed by James Shearman and Simon Greenaway based on the melody from Fauré's "Pavane" with lyrics by Sam Babenia.

Dream a Dream
Studio album by
Released17 October 2000 (2000-10-17)
Recorded2000
GenreCrossover, Christmas carol
LabelSony Classical (U.S.)
Charlotte Church chronology
Charlotte Church
(1999)
Dream a Dream
(2000)
Enchantment
(2001)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Dream a Dream was also the biggest-selling holiday album of 2000 in the United States with sales of 1,077,000 according to Nielsen/SoundScan.[2] On 6 December 2000, Dream a Dream was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for shipments of one million copies in the U.S.[3] By 5 December 2008, the album had accumulated total sales of 1,630,000 copies in the U.S. according to SoundScan.[4]

Track listing

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United Kingdom track listing

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The version released in the United Kingdom.

  1. "Dream a Dream" (with Billy Gilman)
  2. "O Come, All Ye Faithful"
  3. "Little Drummer Boy"
  4. "The First Noel"
  5. "Mary's Boy Child"
  6. "Ding Dong Merrily on High"
  7. "Winter Wonderland"
  8. "The Christmas Song"
  9. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
  10. "The Coventry Carol (Lully Lullay)"
  11. "Joy to the World"
  12. "When a Child Is Born"
  13. "What Child Is This?"
  14. "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen"
  15. "Draw Tua Bethlehem"
  16. "Ave Maria"
  17. "Gabriel's Message"
  18. "O Holy Night"
  19. "Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming"
  20. "Silent Night"

United States track listing

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The version released in the United States. (Excluding "4. The First Noel" from the UK version.)

  1. "Dream a Dream" – 3:54 (with Billy Gilman)
  2. "O Come, All Ye Faithful" – 3:21
  3. "Little Drummer Boy" – 2:57
  4. "Mary's Boy Child" – 3:31
  5. "Ding Dong Merrily on High" – 2:18
  6. "Winter Wonderland" – 3:03
  7. "The Christmas Song" – 3:29
  8. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" – 3:17
  9. "The Coventry Carol (Lully Lullay)" – 2:32
  10. "Joy to the World" – 2:12
  11. "When a Child Is Born" – 2:29
  12. "What Child Is This?" – 2:46
  13. "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" – 2:00
  14. "Draw Tua Bethlehem" – 3:37
  15. "Ave Maria" – 2:50
  16. "Gabriel's Message" – 2:43
  17. "O Holy Night" – 4:22
  18. "Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming" – 2:32
  19. "Silent Night" – 3:47

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Target Exclusive Special Edition track listing

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The version exclusively available in Target discount stores.

  1. "Dream a Dream" (with Billy Gilman)
  2. "O Come, All Ye Faithful"
  3. "Little Drummer Boy"
  4. "The First Noel"
  5. "Mary's Boy Child"
  6. "Ding Dong Merrily on High"
  7. "Winter Wonderland"
  8. "The Christmas Song"
  9. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
  10. "The Coventry Carol (Lully Lullay)"
  11. "Joy to the World"
  12. "When a Child Is Born"
  13. "What Child Is This?"
  14. "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen"
  15. "Draw Tua Bethlehem"
  16. "Ave Maria"
  17. "Gabriel's Message"
  18. "O Tannenbaum"
  19. "O Holy Night"
  20. "Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming"
  21. "Silent Night"

Charts

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Certifications

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Country Certification
United Kingdom Gold
United States Platinum
Canada Gold
Hong Kong

Release history

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Region Date
United States 17 October 2000 (2000-10-17)
United Kingdom 20 November 2000 (2000-11-20)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Allmusic review
  2. ^ Paul Grein. "Chart Watch Extra: Bring On Christmas!". Chart Watch. Yahoo. Archived from the original on 11 December 2009. Retrieved 14 December 2009.
  3. ^ "RIAA Searchable Database – Gold & Platinum Certifications". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 14 December 2010.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Chart Watch Extra: The Top 40 Christmas Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on 17 December 2008. Retrieved 14 December 2008.
  5. ^ Peter, Sarkan. "Dreams Meaning". Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Charlotte Church Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  7. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Charlotte Church – Dream A Dream" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  8. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Charlotte Church". Hung Medien. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  9. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  10. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  11. ^ "Charlotte Church Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  12. ^ "Canada's Top 200 Albums of 2000". Jam!. Archived from the original on 12 August 2004. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  13. ^ "End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 2000". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  14. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2001". Billboard. Retrieved 22 January 2021.