I Dream to Sleep

"I Dream to Sleep" is a song by the Scottish pop band H₂O, composed by all of the band members and produced by Tony Cox. Initially released in 1983, the song was later included on H₂O's debut studio album, Faith (1984). The single features the non-album track, "Burn to Win" as its B-side, which was later included as a bonus track on the CD reissue of the Faith album. It was their first release on the label RCA and it peaked at No. 17 on the UK Singles Chart.^[1]

B-side"Burn to Win"

Released1983

Genre

• New wave
• electronic
• synth-pop

Length3:51

Quick facts Single by H2O, from the album Faith ...

"I Dream to Sleep"
Single by H2O
from the album Faith
B-side	"Burn to Win"
Released	1983
Genre	New wave electronic synth-pop
Length	3:51
Label	RCA
Songwriters	Ian Donaldson Ross Alcock Colin Gavigan Pete Keane Kenny Dorman Colin Ferguson
Producer	Tony Cox
H2O singles chronology
"Hollywood Dream" (1981) "I Dream to Sleep" (1983) "Just Outside of Heaven" (1983)

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Lead singer Ian Donaldson was inspired to write the song's lyrics after seeing Yazoo perform "Only You" on Top of the Pops.^[2] It makes reference to and quotes David Bowie's song "Young Americans", of whom Donaldson was a fan.^[3]