"Living in a Child's Dream" is a song by Australian rock group,

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. It was released in August 1967 on

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as the lead single from the band's second extended play, ''The Masters Apprentices Vol. 2''. The track was written by the group's guitarist, Mick Bower. It peaked at No. 9 on the ''Go-Set'' national singles charts.

Background

In February 1967

relocated to Melbourne from Adelaide, and in June they issued their debut self-titled album on

. It was recorded at the newly opened

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and was nominally produced by staff producer, Dick Heming. According to lead singer,

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, Heming's input was limited and most of the production was by audio engineer, Roger Savage, with considerable input from

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. In August 1967 the band released "Living in a Child's Dream" which reached the top ten in most state capitals and peaked at No. 9 on ''Go-Sets National Top 40. The track was written by the group's guitarist, Mick Bower. Australian musicologist,

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, described it as "blissful psychedelic pop." Fellow music journalist,

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, opined that it "saw the first dramatic shift in direction for the

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this time offering a melodic pop piece with psychedelic lyrics. With a national top ten hit on their hands

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were now one of the most popular groups in the country." It was voted Australian Song of the Year by ''Go-Set'' readers.

Track listing

Personnel

;The Masters Apprentices * Mick Bower – rhythm guitar * Steve Hopgood – drums *

– lead vocals, harmonica * Tony Summers – lead guitar * Gavin Webb – bass guitar ;Recording * Producer – Dick Heming, Roger Savage,

* Engineer – Roger Savage

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