From American Songwriter · Jacob Uitti · · 30s
Dream-Composed Rock Hits
Three 1970s rock songs born in dreams.
In brief
Three 1970s rock songs born in dreams. Billy Joel, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Rush each wrote iconic songs after dreaming them. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Billy Joel's Dream Song
Billy Joel wrote 'Just The Way You Are' after dreaming its melody in 1977.
“The melody and chord progression for this 1977 song from billy joel first appeared to him while he was sleeping”
Lynyrd Skynyrd's Dream Guitar
Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King composed guitar solos for 'Sweet Home Alabama' in a dream.
“Lynyrd skynyrd guitarist ed king composed the famed guitar solos for this ode to the south while dreaming”
Rush's Dream Instrumental
Rush created 'La Villa Strangiato' after guitarist Alex Lifeson dreamed its 12-part structure.
“Every section of that song is different dreams that alex would tell us about”
The essence
Billy Joel, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Rush each wrote iconic songs after dreaming them.
