Dream Away (Babyface and Lisa Stansfield song)


"Dream Away" is a song recorded by Babyface and Lisa Stansfield for the 1994 soundtrack to the animated film, The Pagemaster. It was written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster.
"Dream Away" was released as a single in the United States on 7 November 1994 and reached number nine on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles and number eighty on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. "Dream Away" was also issued in selected European countries and Australia, and on 21 January 1995 it was released in Japan. The song was remixed by Dave Way, Paul Waller and Ollie Marland. The music video, directed by Randee St. Nicholas, featured Babyface, Stansfield and fragments from the film. In 2003, "Dream Away" was included on the remastered edition of Stansfield's album, So Natural.

Critical reception

The song received positive reviews from music critics. Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Is it possible to conceive a more inspired duet? Babyface and Stansfield's creamy voices are a perfect match, lending dimension to an otherwise familiar slice of pop romance from the soundtrack to "The Pagemaster". Track's ballad setting is coated with slick strings and sugary synths that build to a fine climax." James Hunter from Vibe noted that "the super-engaging Babyface and Lisa Stansfield outdo most big-time duos" on "Dream Away", "singing the praises of the imagination."

Track listings

Australian/Japanese CD single
  1. "Dream Away" – 4:35
  2. "Dream Away" – 4:38
European CD single
  1. "Dream Away" – 4:35
  2. "Dream Away" – 4:51
  3. "Marvellous & Mine" – 8:28
US CD single
  1. "Dream Away" – 4:35
  2. "Dream Away" – 4:39
  3. "Dream Away" – 4:38

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