"Just Another Dream" is a song by English singer-songwriter

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, first released in the UK & continental Europe as her solo debut single in 1989. In 1990–1991 it was remixed and included on Dennis' first album, '' Move to This'' (1990), and re-released as a single, becoming a top 10 hit in the US. The song was co-written by Dancin' Danny D (real name Daniel Kojo Poku), a.k.a. D Mob, who also produced the track and sang backing vocals. Poku's vocals are often mistaken for

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. Two different music videos were produced for the song.

Chart performance

When "Just Another Dream" was first released in 1989, it charted on the

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for two weeks in December 1989, peaking at number 93. In 1990, the song was remixed by Shep Pettibone (credit for the mix is shared with Dancin' Danny D) and released in July of that year on Dennis' debut album, '' Move to This''. In September 1990, a shortened edit of the album remix was released as a single in the United States. It reached the ''

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'' Hot 100 in January 1991, peaking at number nine on 2 February 1991. It also peaked at number two for three weeks on the ''Billboard'' dance charts. "Just Another Dream" was then released in the UK again in July 1991, with the same version and artwork as the US single release. This time it received substantial radio airplay and peaked at number 13, remaining on the chart for seven weeks.

Critical reception

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named the song one of the high points of '' Move to This''.

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from ''

'' wrote, "Singer who enlivened

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hit " C'mon and Get My Love" steps into the solo spotlight with this disco-styled

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cut, which has already received clubland kudos as an import. Guided by D-Mob mastermind Dancin' Danny D,

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' star power is undeniable as she romps through the tune with unabashed charm and confidence. Sounds like a multiformat smash." Elysa Gardner from ''

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'' felt that its "percolating" production "is the real star here". A reviewer from ''

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'' described it as "quality commercial

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. The groove stands tall while the sweet melodic pop melody seems just right for Dennis's fresh girl-next-door vocals. Kylie in clubland." Dele Fadele from '' NME'' wrote, "In many ways, this is the ultimate dancing-round-your-handbag disco shaker." John Mackie from ''

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'' found that the singer-songwriter "injects a little bit of soul into the mix, soul that lifts songs like "Just Another Dream", " Too Many Walls" and "My Beating Heart" high above the standards set by most modern dance music."

Music video

Two

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were produced for the different releases. The first was directed by Russell Young and released in 1990. The second was directed by Gregg Masuak and released in 1991.

Track listings

* UK CD single (first release) # "Just Another Dream" (Danny D 7-inch edit) # "Just Another Dream" (Funky Love mix) # "Just Another Dream" (Paul Simpson US remix) * US CD single # "Just Another Dream" (7-inch) # "Just Another Dream" (club mix) # "Just Another Dream" (The Dream mix) # "Just Another Dream" (Paul Simpson US remix) # "Just Another Dream" (Funky Love mix) * UK CD single (second release) # "Just Another Dream" (12-inch version) # "Just Another Dream" (7-inch mix) # "Just Another Dream" (alternative bass dub version)

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

{{Authority control 1989 debut singles 1989 songs 1990 singles 1991 singles Cathy Dennis songs Polydor Records singles Songs written by Cathy Dennis Songs written by D Mob