Dreams is the thirty-first studio album by Neil Diamond. It was produced by Diamond and released by Columbia Records in 2010. The album contains cover versions of popular songs that Diamond says in the liner notes are among his favorites. Among them is "I'm a Believer", which he wrote for The Monkees back in 1966. Dreams ranked at number eight on the Billboard 200 chart.
Track listing
Personnel Neil Diamond – lead vocals, guitars Alan Lindgren – acoustic piano, Hammond B3 organ, arrangements Tom Hensley – acoustic piano, horn arrangements (14) Benmont Tench – acoustic piano (11) Hadley Hockensmith – guitars Reinie Press – bass guitar Dr. VonFiend - bass guitar King Errisson – percussion Gabe Witcher – fiddle (2) Tommy Morgan – harmonica (5) Don Markese – alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone, clarinet Larry Klimas – tenor saxophone, flute Andrew Klein – bassoon Robert Shulgold – flute Joseph Stone – oboe Arturo Velasco – trombone, bass trombone John Fumo – trumpet, flugelhorn Joseph Meyer – French horn Assa Drori – concertmaster Timothy B. Schmit – harmony vocals (4)
Production Producer – Neil Diamond Production Coordinator – Sam Cole Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Bernie Becker Mastering Assistant – Dale Becker Recorded at Arch Angel Studios (Los Angeles, CA) and Eastwest Studios (Hollywood, CA). Mixed at Arch Angel Studios Mastered at Bernie Becker Mastering Art Direction and Design – Glen Nakasako at SMOG Design, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA). Photography – Jesse Diamond and Frank Ockenfels
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2010) Peak position
Year-end charts Chart (2010) Position Australian Albums (ARIA) 91 UK Albums (OCC) 129
Certifications
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