About the song
“Dream Weaver” by Gary Wright is a timeless classic that has resonated with listeners since its release in 1975. This ethereal song, featured on Wright’s album *The Dream Weaver*, showcases his unique blend of rock and synthesizer-driven sound, which was quite innovative at the time.
Gary Wright, an accomplished musician and former member of the band Spooky Tooth, both wrote and produced “Dream Weaver.” The song was inspired by a spiritual experience Wright had after reading the book *Autobiography of a Yogi* by Paramahansa Yogananda. The term “Dream Weaver” itself refers to a spiritual guide who helps to navigate the dream state, a concept that deeply influenced Wright’s lyrics and the dreamy, otherworldly quality of the music.
Upon its release, “Dream Weaver” quickly climbed the charts, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in 1976. It also found success internationally, charting in the top 10 in several other countries. The song’s success was bolstered by its innovative use of synthesizers, which was a relatively new approach in popular music at the time.
The accompanying official video for “Dream Weaver” features surreal, dreamlike visuals that complement the song’s mystical and introspective themes. The video’s imagery and the song’s haunting melody and introspective lyrics have made it a lasting favorite, often used in movies and television shows to evoke a sense of nostalgia and wonder.
“Dream Weaver” stands out not only as Gary Wright’s signature hit but also as a pioneering work that helped pave the way for the widespread use of synthesizers in rock and pop music. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its unique sound and the universal appeal of its message of hope and transcendence.
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Lyrics
I’ve just closed my eyes again
Climbed aboard the Dream Weaver train
Driver, take away my worries of today
And leave tomorrow behind[Chorus]
Ooh, Dream Weaver
I believe you can get me through the night
Ooh, Dream Weaver
I believe we can reach the morning light
Fly me high through the starry skies
Or maybe to an astral plane
Cross the highways of fantasy
Help me to forget today’s pain[Chorus]
Ooh, Dream Weaver
I believe you can get me through the night
Ooh, Dream Weaver
I believe we can reach the morning light