"Dream, Dream" is the second single by the Dutch girl group

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, released in November 1977 by

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. It appears on the group's first album With Luv' (1978).

Background

The previous single (" My Man") was the group's debut record in 1977 and charted in the

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countries. The follow-up single was entitled "Dream, Dream". The musical arrangements were inspired by the sound of

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. It flopped and the group seemed to be a one-hit wonder. The real breakthrough came in 1978 with the success of "

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" and "

You're the Greatest Lover "You're the Greatest Lover" is a single by the Dutch girl group Luv'. It was first released in July 1978 by Philips/Phonogram Records. It appears on the 1978 debut album With Luv' and on compilations ( Luv' Gold, 25 Jaar Na Waldolala, Complete ...

Commercial performance

The single failed to enter the Dutch Top 40. However, in December 1977, it peaked at #16 on the Tipparade which listed the singles below number 40 that did not enter the official Dutch charts.

Track listing and release

7" vinylRelease information on Discogs.com website
Accessed: February 11, 2011 * a. "Dream, Dream" * b. "Hang On"

Sources

Details about release of "Dream, Dream" on Discogs database

Release information on Rate Your Music website

References

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