"Dreamer Deceiver" is a

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by English heavy metal band Judas Priest, featured on their 1976 studio album ''

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''. Unlike other songs on the album, the song is a "spacey ballad."Huey, Steve. Sad Wings of Destiny reviewAllMusic. Retrieved 22 January 2014 The song is known for showing off Rob Halford's full vocal range, starting from soft, quiet singing, to high pitched shrieking. It was performed by the band on the British television programme ''

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'' in 1975. The 2-part medley was released as a single in Japan in 1976 calling the first song "I – Dreamer Deceiver" and the second song "II – Deceiver". The lyrics describe a mystical figure who takes the narrator up through the sky. He ends up "lost above", but is "in peace of mind". He then instructs the listener to try to find a way. The guitar solo is played by Glenn Tipton. This song segues into the next song, "Deceiver", via a long, high pitched scream by Halford.

Personnel

* Rob Halford – lead vocals *

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– guitar *

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– guitar, piano *

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– bass *

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– drums

References

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