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(OMD), released as the second single from their ninth studio album, '' Liberator'' (1993). The song uses a

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", a 1973

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. It was remixed by Gregg Jackman for release as a single and reached the top 30 in Belgium, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. ''

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'', in a positive review, wrote: " Dream of Me'is a sparkling pop bauble that will have you twirling back in time to your favorite disco memories. The tune itself is pretty and engaging, well-served by

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's warmly familiar voice."

Track listings

7-inch and cassette single # "Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme)" (7-inch remix) # "Strange Sensations" UK CD1 and Australasian CD single # "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 # "Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme)" # "

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" (live) # " Dreaming" (live) # " Call My Name" (live)

Charts

References

1993 singles 1993 songs Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark songs Songs written by Andy McCluskey Songs written by Barry White Virgin Records singles {{1990s-single-stub