Sixpence none the richer - Don`t dream it`s over (2003)

"Don't Dream It's Over" is a song by the Australian rock band Crowded House, recorded for their 1986 self-titled debut studio album. The song was written by band member Neil Finn, and released in October 1986 as the fourth single from the album.


"Don't Dream It's Over", described by AllMusic as a "majestic ballad", became the band's biggest international hit, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in April 1987. "Don't Dream It's Over" was also a great success in Neil Finn's native country New Zealand where it peaked at No. 1, it also topped the charts in Canada, while in Australia it peaked at No. 8. In Continental Europe, it reached No. 6 in Norway, No. 7 in the Netherlands, and No. 13 in Germany. In America the single was topped only by "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" by Aretha Franklin and George Michael.

In May 2001, the Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA) celebrated its 75th anniversary by naming the Best New Zealand and Best Australian songs of all time, as decided by APRA members and an industry panel. "Don't Dream It's Over" was ranked second on the New Zealand list and seventh on the Australian list.

Sixpence None the Richer version

"Don't Dream It's Over" was the second radio single released in promotion of the album Divine Discontent by Sixpence None the Richer. The commercial single release features the B-side "Don't Pass Me By," which was recorded during the sessions for Divine Discontent. Their version was also included in the 2003 compilation album Smallville: The Talon Mix.

Track listing

US Commercial Single

1. "Don't Dream It's Over" (Radio Edit): 3:39
2. "Don't Pass Me By": 3:26

Radio Promo Single

1. "Don't Dream It's Over" (Radio Edit): 3:39
2. "Don't Dream It's Over" (LP Version): 4:04

Charts

Chart (2003)	Peak position
Romania (Romanian Top 100)	37
US Billboard Hot 100	78
US Billboard Adult Top 40	9
US Billboard Adult Contemporary	12