Sweet Dreams (La Bouche song)

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"Sweet Dreams (Ola Ola E)" is a song recorded by the German Eurodance duo act La Bouche.

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Release

It was originally released in March 1994 as the lead single from their album of the same name. It was released in North America in November 1995. It reached number one in both Italy and on the Canadian dance chart and peaked at number 13 in the United States. In Australia, "Sweet Dreams" peaked at number eight and was certified gold by ARIA.

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Composition

"Sweet Dreams" has a tempo of 134 beats per minute. It is written in the key of B minor and follows a chord progression of Bm7 - G - A, and the vocals span from A₃ to B₄.

The song contains the "ola ola" quote from 1989's hit Rollin' with Kid 'n Play by Kid 'n Play.

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Critical reception

Music & Media wrote about the song: "The added value of this throbbing piece of Euro dance is Melanie Thornton's massive vocals, which definitely set the track apart from most of her competition."

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Airplay

"Sweet Dreams" entered the European airplay chart Border Breakers at 19 on June 25 due to crossover airplay in South-Europe. It peaked at number 5 on September 3, 1994.

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Track listings

CD-Maxi

1. "Sweet Dreams (Ola Ola E)" (Radio Version) (3:23)
2. "Sweet Dreams (Ola Ola E)" (Club Mix) (4:55)
3. "Sweet Dreams (Ola Ola E)" (House Mix) (6:38)
4. "Sweet Dreams (Ola Ola E)" (Oriental Mix) (5:17)
5. "Sweet Dreams (Ola Ola E)" (Hola Mix) (5:10)

CD-Maxi - Remix

1. "Sweet Dreams (Ola Ola E)" (Airplay Edit) (3:58)
2. "Sweet Dreams (Ola Ola E)" (Loveland UK Mix) (7:00)
3. "Sweet Dreams (Ola Ola E)" (Italian No.1 Mix) (5:09)
4. "Sweet Dreams (Ola Ola E)" (French 'hit des clubs' Mix) (5:35)
5. "Sweet Dreams (Ola Ola E)" (House Mix) (6:38)

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Charts and certifications

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References

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External links

• "Sweet Dreams (European Version)" music video on YouTube
• "Sweet Dreams (US Version) (Old Rap Version)" music video on YouTube
• "Sweet Dreams (US Version) (New Rap Version)" music video on YouTube
• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

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