Desperate Dreams is the fourth studio album by American country music singer Eddy Raven. It was released in September 1981 on Elektra Records.
Content and reception Four singles were released from the album: "I Should've Called", "Who Do You Know in California", "A Little Bit Crazy", and "She's Playing Hard to Forget". All four charted within the top 20 of Hot Country Songs between 1981 and 1982.
Record World wrote of the album that Raven's "commercial potential has not yet been reached", while praising the vocal delivery on the singles. Tom Roland of Allmusic thought that the album had more creative control from Raven than its predecessors did.
Track listing All songs written by Eddy Raven except as noted.
Personnel Acoustic Guitar: Kenny Bell, Leo Jackson, Bobby Thompson, Paul Worley Background Vocals: Dennis William Wilson Bass Guitar: Bob Wray Drums: Roger Clark Electric Guitar: Fred Newell, Reggie Young Keyboards: Randy McCormick Lead Vocals: Eddy Raven Sitar: Reggie Young Steel Guitar: Sonny Garrish
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1981–1982) Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (1982) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard) 30
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