Dreamlover

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"Dreamlover" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey for her third studio album, Music Box (1993). Columbia Records issued it as the album's lead single on July 27, 1993. Its lyrics, written by Carey, describe the narrator's yearning for an ideal lover who will not disappoint her as others have in the past. Carey and Dave Hall composed the music; they produced it with Walter Afanasieff. A pop, R&B, and dance track with new jack swing and hip-hop influences, "Dreamlover" features keyboards, synthesizers, programmed drums, and electric organ. Its melody and instrumentation feature a sample of the hook from "Blind Alley" (1971) by the Emotions. Music critics deemed "Dreamlover" a highlight from Music Box and were fond of its production. Carey's restrained vocals and lyricism garnered more mixed reviews. It received a nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 36th Annual Grammy Awards. The song accumulated significant airplay across American adult contemporary...

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