"Liquid Dreams" is a song by American boy band O-Town. It was released on October 31, 2000, as the lead single from their debut album, O-Town. The song is about wet dreams filled with sexual innuendos and pop culture references, including references to Destiny's Child, Madonna, and Janet Jackson. Commercially, "Liquid Dreams" reached number one in Canada, number 10 in the United States, and number three in the United Kingdom.
Background
O-Town was assembled for the first season of the ABC reality television series Making the Band. Originally Ikaika Kahoano was one of the five members selected but he and his family decided he should go to med school instead causing him to back out, making way for Dan Miller who was selected by the four remaining members.
The ratings of Making the Band were strong enough to warrant a second (and eventually third) season. These subsequent seasons depicted their development as a pop group, following their tours and performances. Such events included the development of their second album, O2, their transition to a new record label (J Records), and an ongoing effort to establish themselves. The third season of Making the Band was broadcast on MTV, instead of the original network, ABC. After season one, Clive Davis of J Records signed O-Town to his new label as he believed in the marketability of the group, and scheduled O-Town to be the label's debut act.
The song references a dozen famous female actresses and musicians including Destiny's Child, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Cindy Crawford, Tyra Banks, Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, and Halle Berry. The name Jennifer is mentioned, but no last name is given, leading to speculation that it may be Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Aniston or Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Track listings
US CD and cassette single "Liquid Dreams" – 3:29 "Liquid Dreams" (Matrix remix) – 3:26 "All for Love" – 3:26
UK CD1 "Liquid Dreams" – 3:30 "Liquid Dreams" (Rizzo Mixshow) – 6:24 "Take Me Under" – 4:08
UK CD2 "Liquid Dreams" – 3:30 "Liquid Dreams" (HQ2 Mixshow) – 5:48 "Liquid Dreams" (HQ2 instrumental) – 5:48 "Liquid Dreams" (video)
UK cassette single "Liquid Dreams" – 3:29 "Take Me Under" – 4:08
European CD single "Liquid Dreams" – 3:29 "All for Love" – 3:26
Australian CD single "Liquid Dreams" – 3:29 "All for Love" – 3:26 "Liquid Dreams" (Matrix mix) – 3:26 "Liquid Dreams" (Hot Hex Hector remix) – 3:11
Credits and personnel Credits are taken from the US CD single liner notes.
Studio Mixed at Larrabee North (Los Angeles)
Personnel
Bradley Spalter – writing, production, programming Joshua P. Thompson – writing (as Joshua Thompson), vocal arrangement and production Michael Norfleet – writing, programming Quincy Patrick – writing, vocal arrangement and production David Pic Conley – associate vocal production Adam Kagan – engineering, programming Adam Barber – engineering Pete Karam – engineering Clive Davis – executive production
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2000–2001)PeakpositionCanada (Nielsen SoundScan)1Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)12
Year-end charts Chart (2001)PositionCanada (Nielsen SoundScan)58UK Singles (OCC)82US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)96
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesOctober 31, 2000Contemporary hit radioJDecember 5, 2000DenmarkFebruary 12, 2001CDAustraliaMarch 12, 2001United KingdomApril 16, 2001
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