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The theme for Song Lyric Sunday this week is “Dream/Lullaby/Sleep.”
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Her 1993 album, Passion, not only includes her Grammy-winning duet with Peabo Bryson, A Whole New World, from Disney’s animated film, Aladdin, but artist Regina Belle also executes the powerful Dream in Color.
The song is about having the courage to live life fully and with integrity.
FUN FACTS:
- A student at Rutgers University in the early 80s, Regina left to pursue a singing career. She returned to her studies in 2013 and received her degree as a member of the 2015 graduating class. Regina performed Dream in Color during the commencement ceremony.
- Belle is married former NBA basketball player John Battle and they have five children, three of which are adopted.
- Regina successfully battled a brain tumor in 2009. However, she is now deaf in her left ear.
Impossible to find a good video of the wonderful song so I had to settle for a static of the Passion album cover.
Enjoy!
See my Song Lyric Sunday selection for Nesie’s Place!
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Dream in Color
Mmm, hmm
There’s so much in between
Like a rainbow in the sky
Crying to be seen
I search for the best I can see
If I settle for less
I won’t be the best I can be
I want a love, not just a lover
I’ll give you so many good reasons
To capture a dream, yeah, yeah
And time is a very precious thing
I want to go to where I’ve never been
And see what’s never been seen
There’ll always be another new day
Got to live for each moment
Never let time slip away
I want a love, not just a lover
I’ll give you so many good reasons
To capture a dream, whoa
About people and places and things
How could I live a life full and satisfied
Now knowing how to dream
When I dream, oh, yeah
I want a love, not just a lover
Show me a child who never has seen
A vision that shows what his life really means
I’ll give you so many good reasons
To capture a dream
Felicia Denise, Author 
This is such a beautiful song and Regina Belle has a lovely voice. My ex-wife went to Rutgers in the 80’s to get her masters degree.
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She does and I’ve always felt she was under-appreciated.
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I have been discovering more about Belle’s discography this week and this song was a treat. Thanks for the new favorite!
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You’re welcome! Regina is definitely underrated. Some only connect her with Aladdin’s theme. Check out “Quiet Time” and “Tango in Paris.” 👍
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Goosebumps, all the way through this song. Man, what a voice and the lyrics are so inspirational. I can imagine it made an impact on her graduating class, or at least I would think it did. Thanks for sharing, I had never heard this one before. ❤
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