"Dreams" is a song by the American alternative rock musician Beck, released on June 15, 2015. The song is the lead single and first release from his thirteenth album, Colors (2017). The song's music is upbeat and funky, in contrast to the more muted sound of his previous album, Morning Phase (2014), with Beck stating that he "was really trying to make something that would be good to play live."
"Dreams" was featured in the soundtrack of the EA Sports game FIFA 16 (2015). The song was heavily featured on Beats 1, Apple Music's flagship radio station, with 65 plays in July 2015.
Reception Critical Rolling Stone ranked "Dreams" at number 23 on its annual year-end list of the best songs of 2015. Billboard also ranked "Dreams" at number 23 on its year-end list for 2015.
Commercial "Dreams" was Beck's highest charting single on Alternative radio since "E-Pro" topped the chart in 2005. However, it was blocked from the top spot by "Renegades" by X Ambassadors.
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2015) Peakposition Czech Republic (IFPI) 68 Iceland (RÚV) 8 Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard) 27 Netherlands Single Tip (MegaCharts) 29 Switzerland Airplay (Schweizer Hitparade) 68
Year-end charts Chart (2015) Position US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard) 5 US Alternative Songs (Billboard) 15 US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard) 26 US Rock Airplay Songs (Billboard) 15
Release history Country Date Format Label Various June 15, 2015 Digital download Italy June 19, 2015 Contemporary hit radio Capitol United States August 21, 2015 12" September 14, 2015 Contemporary hit radio Capitol
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