Dream of Me (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark song)
"Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme)" is a song by English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), released in July 1993 by Virgin Records as the second single from their ninth studio album, Liberator (1993). The song uses a sample from "Love's Theme", a 1973 instrumental piece recorded by Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra. It was remixed by Gregg Jackman for release as a single and reached the top 30 in Belgium, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
"Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme)" | ||||
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Single by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark | ||||
from the album Liberator | ||||
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Released | 5 July 1993[1] | |||
Studio | Pink Museum, The Ministry (Liverpool) | |||
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Label | Virgin | |||
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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark singles chronology | ||||
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"Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme)" on YouTube |
Critical reception
editUpon its release, Gina Morris of NME described "Dream of Me" as "a simple song in three parts; an upfront drum machine, 'spooky' echoed vocals and sick sentiment". She added that one of the CD single's additional tracks, a live version of "Enola Gay", serves "to remind us why [OMD] exist at all. Just."[2] Larry Flick, writing for the US magazine Billboard, praised it as "a sparkling pop bauble that will have you twirling back in time to your favorite disco memories". He noted that the "tune itself is pretty and engaging" and felt it is "well-served by Andy McCluskey's warmly familiar voice".[3]
Track listings
edit- "Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme)" (7-inch remix)
- "Strange Sensations"
- UK CD1 and Australasian CD single[6]
- "Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme)"
- "Strange Sensations"
- "The Place You Fear the Most"
- "Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme)" (Pianoforte Cruiser mix)
- UK CD2[7]
- "Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme)"
- "Enola Gay" (live)
- "Dreaming" (live)
- "Call My Name" (live)
Charts
editChart (1993) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[8] | 23 |
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[9] | 66 |
Europe (European Hit Radio)[10] | 11 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[11] | 53 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[12] | 17 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[13] | 22 |
UK Singles (OCC)[14] | 24 |
UK Airplay (Music Week)[15] | 5 |
References
edit- ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 3 July 1993. p. 19. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
- ^ Morris, Gina (10 July 1993). "Singles". New Musical Express. p. 19.
- ^ "Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme)" review. Billboard. 4 September 1993. p.63. Archived at Google Books. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
- ^ Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme) (UK 7-inch single sleeve). OMD. Virgin Records. 1993. VS 1461.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme) (UK cassette single sleeve). OMD. Virgin Records. 1993. VSC 1461, 7243 8 92046 4 3.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme) (UK CD1 & Australasian CD single liner notes). OMD. Virgin Records. 1993. VSCDT 1461, 7243 8 92047 2 8.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme) (UK CD2 liner notes). OMD. Virgin Records. 1993. VSCDG 1461, 7243 8 92046 2 9.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) – Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme)" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10, no. 32. 7 August 1993. p. 15. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ "EHR Top 40" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10, no. 34. 21 August 1993. p. 26. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ "OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) – Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme)" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 32, 1993" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
- ^ "OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) – Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme)" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
- ^ "Top 50 Airplay Chart" (PDF). Music Week. 31 July 1993. p. 16. Retrieved 1 May 2024.