In Dreams

by Roy Orbison

In Dreams cover art

Recorded at RCA Studio B, 'In Dreams' captures Roy Orbison's distinctive, operatic vocals set against producer Fred Foster's sophisticated and atmospheric arrangements, which blended pop with the orchestral Nashville Sound. The album centers on themes of longing and fractured fantasy, mixing Orbison's own complex compositions like the seven-movement title track with thematically consistent covers such as "All I Have to Do Is Dream." This collection solidified Orbison's persona as a master of the dramatic, emotional ballad while achieving significant international chart success.

Genres

  • Countrypolitan

Tracklist

  1. In Dreams
  2. Lonely Wine
  3. Shahdaroba
  4. No One Will Ever Know
  5. Sunset
  6. House Without Windows
  7. Dream
  8. Blue Bayou
  9. (They Call You) Gigolette
  10. All I Have to Do Is Dream
  11. Beautiful Dreamer
  12. My Prayer