Expert: Bong Santos - 9/29/2010

Question
I really like the song Dreaming by OmD. But on satellite radio, i heard a version that sounded alot more plain and didn't have the effects on the "bridge" portion of the song. It wasn't a remix, the same exact length but very plain. I remember the vocals were different, almost like a rough or early mix. What is the name of this version? I'm looking everywhere!!! I even remember hearing this version on a top 40 countdown.

Answer
Dear PrettyPete,

DREAMING has been released in at least 8 versions including a rare remix by William Orbit. Since the one you said you heard was the same exact length of the single version, it could be the Radio USA Mix version. Only those 2 versions run in almost the same breath, with the Radio USA Mix topping at a slower 3:50 run (compared to the single 3:54). Incidentally, a Dub Mix (4:29) is also available and it could also be the one you are looking for.

Maraming salamat po!!

BONG M. SANTOS
Manila, Philippines