‘Dream Weaver’ is a song by the American singer Gary Wright, released as the first single from his third studio album The Dream Weaver in December 1975. In 1976, the song became a hit in the US; it peaked at #2 on the Billboard chart. It was kept from #1 by both "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)" by The Four Seasons and "Disco Lady" by Johnnie Taylor. ‘Dream Weaver’ did get to #1 on Cashbox.
The track features Wright on vocals and keyboards and Jim Keltner on drums. On Gary Wright's official site, he explained: "In 1972, my friend George Harrison invited me to accompany him on a trip to India. A few days before we left, he gave me a copy of the book Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda. Needless to say the book inspired me deeply, and I became totally fascinated with Indian culture and philosophy. My trip was an experience I will never forget.” Paramahansa Yogananda's poem "God! God! God!" made reference to "the idea of the mind weaving dreams".
The expression "Dream Weaver" was popularized by John Lennon in 1970 in his song "God", taken from his solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band. This song depicts Lennon's declaration that he was the dream weaver of the 1960s, breaking away from the influences and dogmas that influenced his life.
New Jersey native Wright fronted the British band Spooky Tooth in the 1960s. He also played keyboards in the group.
Label – Warner Bros.Songwriter – Gary Wright
Producer – Gary Wright
SONG LYRICS
[Instrumental Intro][Verse 1]
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
[Verse 2]
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
[Verse 3]
Though the dawn may be coming soon
There still may be some time
Fly me away to the bright side of the moon
And meet me on the other side
[Chorus]
Ooh, Dream Weaver
I believe you can get me through the night
Ooh, Dream Weaver
I believe we can reach the morning light
[Outro]
Dream Weaver
Dream Weaver
[Instrumental Outro]