Icon Felt There Was NO WAY In HELL His Song Should Even Be a Single…Then It Hit #1-Professor of Rock
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- In this short interview, we pay tribute to the late great 70s icon Gary Wright, who passed away on September 5th 2023, six years after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's. Today we celebrate his #1 multi-platinum 70s classic Dream Weaver in an exclusive interview. . The songs "Dream Weaver" and "Love is Alive" were multi-platinum hits. Dream Weaver was released in 1975 but i peaked in 1976. Dream Weaver has outlasted its chart position as a pop culture touchstone with uses in everything from Wayne’s World, Toy Story 3 and the Full Monty, It also inspired Wes Craven in creating Nightmare on Elm Street’s music. The story is next. Wright would spend several weeks at #2 behind December 1963 (Oh What a Night) by the Four Seasons and Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, Gary would have to settle for the #2 spot on the billboard hot 100 but Dreamweaver did hit #1 on the Cashbox charts. Gary’s very next single Love is Alive would meet the same fate It would spend several weeks at #2. Dreamweaver has well outlasted it’s chart position as a pop culture touchstone with used in everything from Wayne’s World, Toy Story 3 and the Full Monty, It also inspired Wes Craven in creating Nightmare on Elm Street which Gary discusses on this segment.
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Today and going forward from time to time we are going to go behind the greatest #2 hits of the rock era and give a billboard breakdown. We talked about one recently. Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty. Well in 1976 the great Gary Wright would spend several weeks at #2 behind December 1963 (Oh What a Night) by the Four Seasons and Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, Gary would have to settle for the near chart topper the #2 spot on the billboard hot 100 but the chart topper Dreamweaver did hit #1 on the Cashbox charts. Gary’s very next single Love is Alive would meet the same fate It would spend several weeks at #2. Dreamweaver has well outlasted it’s chart position as a pop culture touchstone for decades which Gary discusses on this segment, Here’s the story.
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Poll: What is Gary Wright's best song?
Dreamweaver, without doubt.
Dream Weaver ❤
I know this one won't get the most votes but I really love his vocals on I Really Want to Know You.
Dream Weaver. I was 18 years old when this song came out, and at that time my daughter, who is now 29, was not even a glimmer in my thoughts. Yet she called me last evening to ask if I had heard that Gary Wright had died. As Gary and you discussed in your interview, Dream Weaver truly trancends generations.
Dream Weaver
What a great soul Gary was. RIP 🙏🏼 ✝️
A great storyteller too!
He passed away? I didn't know that 😞
NOOOOOO, not Gary Wright! This is devastating news to me. We are losing our musical heroes every day. I listened to “Love is Alive” yesterday. R.I.P. Gary. 😢
it's a sad time.
I love Dream Weaver!! RIP Gary Wright
What an awesome unique record. I think everyone loves Dream Weaver, one of the best timeless songs ever. My love is Alive is a killer too. Gary worked with George Harrison before earning his own Fame.
He became dear friends with George...
See my (similar) comment before it gets buried. You have food taste.
Sad to hear of Gary's passing. Recently rediscovered Love Is Alive, and have been listening to it on a regular basis. Rest in peace Gary. 🙏❤️
I Never Stopped
I can’t stop playin that song.
If you want to slip away and feel music put on some good headphones, close your eyes and let Gary take you to a place that is unworldly. Thank you Gary for your amazing music! It is funny how many of these classic songs are one of the last songs considered for the album.
Agreed!
What a touching tribute to such a humble, gentle artist. Blessing. 🙏🏼
"Dream Weaver" reached #1 on the RPM singles chart in Canada on April 3, 1976. I was in grade 10 then, and the song brings back good memories. The same is true for "Love is Alive" and "Really Wanna Know You."
Thanks so much for your tribute. We lost another legend today. I remember Dream Weaver, and Love is alive growing up in the 70s. Gary had a way of composing music that had a magical sound and feel. The cover of Love is alive by the late great Joe Cocker is killer too. Thanks again, professor.
Thanks for saying what I was thinking... 1 by 1 they're leaving us... heavens got a helluva band!!!
Dream Weaver paired with Baker Street by Rafferty, I always connect these two songs.
Thank you, Adam, for sharing this poignant interview. It gives comfort to those of us mourning his loss. 💔
More to come!
Many have said timeless below. So right. Beautiful song that will be enjoyed forever. RIP Gary!🙏🏼
Luther Grosnevor aka Ariel Bender was a top tier guitarist of the 70s. Was in Spooky Tooth, Mott the Hoople ,and Widowmaker.
Mr. Gary Wright left a time - tested journey into our own minds when it first hit the airwaves. I remember nights out with my friends and our love interests of the moment sitting in our cars at the lake or out in the country and having Dream Weaver come on the radio. We would crank it up and sing it at the top of our collective lungs. Such cherished and golden memories now frozen in our minds. An eternal song to match a time in our young lives that is oh so cherished now that we watch the years roll by with wonder and awe. Thank you Adam, for recognizing Gary and this humble, but awesome moment you shared with him. May he rest in peace as he rides his woven dream through eternity.
What a lovely tribute to a wonderful, kind, talented man. RIP Gary Wright-- thank you for sharing your gifts with us all these years.
I remember listening to this song late at night. Very few songs have that "dreamy" feel. Pink Floyd has it. Led Zeppelin. But this one has it.
I agree!
Lots of ppl had it- but I think Gary nailed it better than everyone else
The instrumental is AMAZING.
RIP to the ultimate Dream Weaver, Gary Wright. ❤😢
Puts me right back in the roller rink with the disco ball and flashing lights!
Love it. Where'd you grow up?
@@ProfessorofRock Trenton, Michigan (about 20 miles south of Detroit)
LOVE this song. Thanks for sending out this interview where Gary describes how he came up with the song & it’s true meaning. RIP Gary. Any idea what year this interview was done in?
This was the favorite song of my best friend growing up. He had some tough times later on in life in his life and needed "help through many nights". He left the world too soon at the age of 32. For me this song is a memorial to him and I always listen to it with a bit of reverence.
This was a lovely tribute to this talented man. We are at the time when we are or will be losing so many of our favs. RIP Gary.
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I truly do love his music. Dreamweaver is just an awesome song
Love this song! R.I.P. Gary Wright. Thanks for the memories
Wow, talk about memories, this really takes me back to when I was 16. Those two songs were so moving, I bought the album and then later on the cassette.
I played that record over and over, it's part of my formative years. I'm sorry to hear that Gary has passed. RIP
Rest in Paradise Gary Wright.
Your music kept me sane during the hard times and lets me continue to dream today.
You will be missed..
Great song, from an amazing singer. As he said, to know he saved a life with his song, cant be any greater reward for a singer, or song writer.
This is one of the greatest songs I remember from my childhood. I was always entranced by its aetherial sublimity.
Love is Alive was his masterpiece.
Both his hits were classics!
It makes me feel good. 😊
Such a lovely soul and what a legacy. Weaving dreams Upstairs now. R.I.P. gentle genius❤️🙏
I'm so sad to hear of his passing. His song is on my top 10 list of all time. Now I must cry.💖😢
So many great memories of this song and the movies it's appeared in.
I love this song, but I absolutely adore Love is Alive as well. Rest in Peace, Gary Wright!
I remember driving my dad nuts with this 45 as a kid! RIP sir! I am glad you got to interview with him Professor!
I was SO SAD to hear of his passing 😔 he and Bob Welch are two of my ALL TIME FAVORITES! The way these two guys captured the late 70s and early 80s was EPIC!!! Both of these guys were on just about every mix tape I ever made! Do you remember the old K-TEL records, 8 tracks, & cassette tapes they sold on TV commercials? If I remember correctly they were on a few of those. I wonder if you could make a show about Ron Popeil and his K-TEL record label 😀 well of course- I'm sure you could... do you think anyone else would like it?
If the Professor does that, he’ll have to include a “tribute” of sorts to Mr. Popeil:
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One of my top 5 songs ever. I remember when it came out the first time...
Thank you Mr. Wright -
Rest in Peace
My very first concert was 1974, KISS, with Gary Wright opening! I remember it as if it were yesterday. RIP Gary.
That song was so unique when it first came out. An anthem of my high school years. Good memories. Thanks, prof, for honoring him by republishing this interview!
Rest In Peace Gary Wright.
Part Of My Child Hood I’m 58 Is Gone Now But We Still Have You’re Music.
I can see the skating rink now hearing that song, a classic.
Re-listened to My Love Is Alive yesterday after hearing about his passing. I noticed it really had that same groove that Steve Miller's Fly Like An Eagle album captured so well later. Definitely gonna learn that one for the next time I go to a jam (assuming my new heart condition allows). Thanks, Adam. Peace, brothers and sisters! R.I.P. Gary!
What's going on?
@@ProfessorofRock I'm old. Shit's wearing out. LOL
Hey good luck in your recovery 👍 keep listening to music 🎶 it'll help keep positive thoughts flowing 🙂
@@markcatanzaro9699 Thanks, Mark. I have Afib, so I need to see my cardiologist to find out what type and which treatment. Meanwhile blood thinners are lowering the risk of blood clots, heart failure or stroke, hopefully enough to keep me around until then. But, I really believe in the power of music to help with that stuff. I even posted an article a few days back, which says listening to AC/DC is good for your health. Sure gets my heart pumping, so let's hope so, eh? Thanks for your good wishes (and of those reading this). Let's all keep on rockin' in the free world, Ok?
@@jstnxprsn you're very welcome my musical friend! If by any chance you're in Phoenix, lmk if there's anything I can do to help out 💛
I was a child, maybe 12 or 13 years old. I heard Dream Weaver on the radio and that was that for that! I loved it the first time I heard it and still love it today. Sad he had Parkinson's. That's rough. Sounds like he had a strong foundation of faith which helped him get through. RIP Gary and thanks so much for the music
Great tribute, thanks for sharing this great artist! RIP Gary.
I haven't heard this song in a long while and was happy to be reminded about how much I love this song... sorry to hear of the circumstance as to why. Rip Gary, thank you for the memories.
Love is alive is my number one jukebox song when I'm about to play pool. My angles are perfect when that thing's on.
My favourite decade of music is the 80s, but I find there are some from the 70s that are great songs, and to me, “Dream Weaver” is definitely one of them. It has a relaxing, feel good sound to it.
One of the greatest, most unique songs of all time. Pretty much created dream pop, and yet nobody seems to consider it as part of the genre since nobody thought of it until the 90s.
I saw Gary Wright in Canadaigua, NY as part of Ringo's All Star Band, and he explained the meaning of this song before playing it. I did not know he passed, but if he was so spiritual conscious and aware in this level of existence and can only imagine what has happened since. Rest in peace.
“Dream Weaver” has to be a song all generations love! My daughter is 42 loves as well as my Granddaughter
The people Vs Larry Flynt film featured Dream Weaver as well during the film and on ending credits....lots of memories of this song...RIP Sir....
So many moments this song accompanied. 8th Grade standing in line to get on 'The Octopus' at the street fair in our small town it was the song playing as that one dreamy, athletic boy with long, dark hair all the other girls wanted to date stood beside me and held my hand. 'THE MEAN GIRLS' walked by and glared and I completely ignored them...While he whispered in my ear over the music and noises of the crowd. 🤣👍🏼🤣🎶🎶
Always a fan of his music. I remember falling asleep to his music playing on a cassette
As saddening as it is to hear yet ANOTHER artist from my growing up years has passed, I am glad an interview was done before it happened. I always knew there was spiritual meaning to Dream Weaver, it was nice to have it confirmed. I always liked Love is Alive as well. Different styles, not really able to say I like one over the other.
Great interview. Sad to hear he has passed on. I was listening to George Harrison's "Cloud Nine" the other day and Gary was part of that album, as he was in the 1970's.
They were dear friends!
Great interview. "Dream Weaver" is a magical song. It blew my mind when I was in elementary school. I also love "Love is Alive."
These last couple minutes of the interview are golden. Absolutely golden. God bless Gary.
Whenever I want "time travel" back to the winter of '75-76, I listen to Dream Weaver.
No kidding. it's a time machine!
Darn...another great singer/songwriters gone. Loved Gary's voice and sweet music like Dream Weaver...kind of reminds me of James Taylor. RIP Gary Wright.
Playing Wright's music today after not listening to it for years is like time travelling. 70's summer nights with friends.
R.I.P Gary. The world is better because of your excellence.
Bought the .45 when I was a kid. Love Gary Wright, rest in peace.
Gary, you did a great job with "Dream Weaver" it was Revolutionary.
My two favorite spiritual songs ….dream weaver and spirit in the Sky !!
I’ve loved this song since I was a little kid! When it came out… I used to sing this in my vocals lessons.
LOVED this song back in the 80's. STILL LOVE IT!!
I love the song Dream Weaver! Another talented soul, lost😢.
Thank you for the music, Mr. Wright, and RIP.
You were right about hearing that song at stereo shops, I recall in the mid 80's and listening to Dream Weaver through some Warfdale speakers and the low end was just amazing. I wish you'd post when these interviews took place
Dreamweaver is such a great song. I never knew any of his other songs. I think it was #1 in 🇦🇺
I love the line "and leave tomorrow behind" what a great stab at escape
For sure!
Dream Weaver: One of my favorite songs of all time. I was just 11 when this broke out and it was absolutely magical to my ears. It felt groundbreaking. The space bubble synths really set me up sonically right to a fantasy world. (yeah, Steve Miller's Fly Like and Eagle was out at the same time with similar synths. ) The piano jam baseline gave it a bouncy soul jam, so it didn't feel like a somber sad ballad. It was so positive, and uplifting. The interweaving of sounds is still a production masterpiece today. Absolute ear candy.
"Dream Weaver" was AOR gold...one of my favorites to hear as a kiddo...Christ, I'm old...
Saw him a few years back with Ringo’s All Stars Band! He played that iconic song! We were all singing along!
Any song written that can console people, make them feel better, prevent them from suicide, you should have felt proud.
He is definitely on the other side, man of great faith!❤
Great interview! He was truly a good and humble man. RIP Gary
Love the song. So sad to hear that he passed away.
Wow, beautiful meaning to the song. So glad to hear him tell it.
Thanks for posting this! The song stands alone in its uniqueness and excellence. Brings me back to my teenage years.
What a good soul. RIP Gary and God bless you.
Priceless interview!❤❤❤❤❤ MAGIC!
RIP 🙏 Gary you are loved ❤and missed. Sweet dreams
Such a great tune! RIP
A masterpiece of song writing. I’m proud the Canadian producer did that song with him.
What an awesome interview with an awesome person. God certainly has a further use for Gary Wright.
Way back in the day, I had Dream Weaver on an 8-Track that was in the old 4 Channel format... when listened to w/ Headphones on my 4 Channel stereo system, Dream Weaver was incredible!
I still have my album. Only 2 tracks I still listen to. Dream Weaver and My Love Is Alive. Everytime I would slam some beers, I would put it on. Quit drinking 4 years ago. I'm gonna give the turntable a whirl to salute Mr. Wright.✌️
My grandmother was a very cultured woman who preferred classical music and opera, but she loved this song!
Nice tribute to Gary Wright. Guy was humble and very creative. Most people will say the music they grew up with was the best. However, growing up in the 70s and 80s, I think the music of those decades was (or should I say is) the best! I can live with people saying the music of the 50s and 60s was the best, but the music of the 70s and 80s was so much more creative than later decades. So many great artists and groups, so many creative musicians willing to take risks. Gary Wright was one of them, using synth in ways that was very unique and original.
Numerous hits from this man...but, of course, favorite being Dreamweaver. 🎤💐R.I.P Gary Wright💐🎤
Gary Wright memories- The " Love is Alive" 45 played on 33 after smoking some weed was a pretty cool thing!
Thanks professor, this got me through a lot of 3rd. Shift's!!!!
What a great guy!
Dream Weaver and Love is Alive by Gary Wright (1976) and Children of the Sun by Billy Thorpe (1979) were like a trinity of transcendent spacey rock songs to me. I listen to them more now as an adult than as a child.
Never knew song had no guitars. Thanks for sharing!
I forgot he had "Really Want to Know You" from 9 1/2 Weeks with Micky Rouke and Kim Basinger. That's a great song
That's right...
A very fitting send-off. R.I P. Mr. Wright.
He'll be missed.
The first time I ever heard Dream Weaver was on the Wayne's World soundtrack. I had it on cassette and played this song over and over so much the tape player ate it. Good times.
RIP, Mr. Wright - your music is amazing!!
thank you for sharing this. Greats are passing and sadly we cant avoid it. Though its always gonna seem to soon.
I "came of age" in the 1970s. At the time, all we had for new music is whatever we heard on AM radio or what was recommended at the record store. There was no internet, no streaming services. Even mix tapes were in the future as most of my friends didn't have a cassette recorder! As cruising around was all we really had to do in my town, whenever we heard a new song that impressed us, we would pull over and actually LISTEN to it. Some of those songs were so good, so original that they sounded completely different from everything else on the radio that I can still remember hearing it for the first time, and who I was with: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, Crime of the Century by Supertramp, Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty for a short list.
And Dream Weaver by Gary Wright! As I recall I was rounding second base and heading for third with my then girlfriend, and I had to pause the action to turn up the volume. Let's just say that Dream Weaver may have been instrumental in helping me "reach the morning light"!
RIP Gary Wright. The world is lessened by your passing.
Another one gone. I'm 74 and have seen nearly every musician you feature. And now they're quickly leaving us.
Starting at the beginning of 2023 with Jeff Beck, soon they(and myself) will all be gone. I weep. R.I.P. Gary Wright.
One of my favorite songs from the 1st time heard it. Thank you Mr. Wright RIP
Dream Weaver was the first 45 I ever owned. So many years ago, such a great song.
I saw Gary Wright at a NY Beatle Fan Convention in 2015-He was promoting his autobiography-He talked about his friendship with former Beatle George Harrison-Sorry to hear of his passing.