The story I read is that when donna was auditioning, Madonna asked her why she wasn't singing but she was, their voices just meshed so well that she couldn't tell.
I bought this at the time (over in the UK where sadly it wasn't a hit); I found my cassette-single of it in a box at my parent's and decided to play it after not hearing it for years! So good! I played it on repeat for about an hour! :)
She is so adorable ;) I remember seeing the docu/film, 'Truth or Dare' for the first time, (surprisingly at a $1 movie theater in Tallahassee,FL., where I was going to school at the time.) I had no intention on going to this movie, but it was all my then roommate and I could afford that weekend for 'entertainment'. We didn't even know what the film was about, only that it cost $1 dollar.. I wasn't even paying attention to the film until the scene with de Lory joking around with colleague Nikki Harris, impersonating Belinda Carlisle. But, what really caught my eye were the incidental shots of her while performing on stage. Unexpected, and immediate attraction!! My attention was drawn to her for the remainder of the film . Funny thing, whenever I'd see an old video ,or what have you, related to or referencing Madonna, the first person I'd automatically think of was de Lory. What's strange, though, is I never knew her proper name until today, (4/24/20),, coming across an interview with her, by chance. I didn't even realize that she was a solo artist. I'm deep into traditional Jazz and Blues., some Classical and World Music, So, I don't really know--let alone, keep up with many artists-- outside that. So, finally I'm aware of Donna's name. Unexpectedly, I began reading up on Ms. de Lory and her career.-- and I'm please that she and Ms. Harris are still associates. Thanks for the post! A very, unexpected treat! (Sorry for any typos and faulty grammar. Peace and Light :)
I won this CD. I think I was 17 years old! I can hear Madonna’s vocals especially as the song begins to fade toward the end of the song. I love Donna Delory’s rock style❤😊🎉
Totally sounds like Madonna's music in the 80s. I happened to buy her album. The lyrics once really can speak for you when you are in a situation of distress or heartache. - she is hot in the video and she will be also always remembered as the iconic talented background singer of Madonna by her appearances in her videos and on stage. For me Madonna's greatest music were in the 80s and Donna is part of it.
@@samuelosler1994 Yes but it has somehow the Madonna's 80s sound in my opinion, especially with Madonna as backing vocals in it, too. I mean the melody could fit into the 80s. Regarding production it is late 80s early 90s sound indeed.
Just A Dream had originally been written and recorded during the Like A Prayer sessions. Although Madonna had clearly intended that the album move beyond the boundaries of pure dance/pop and crossover into other styles, she reportedly felt that including Just A Dream would have tipped the balance too far in the direction of rock. When De Lory approached Madonna a few years later about the possibility of providing a song for her first album, Madonna offered Just A Dream, sensing that the song’s rock-edge would be better suited to Donna’s vocal style than her own. Madonna did, however, allow the use of her own vocals on the track, which can be heard blending with Donna’s in the song’s chorus, bridge and, most prominently, during its fadeout. Source: TodayinMadonnaHistory
God bless you Madonna and Donna. Sisters in arms in the mighty name of Jesus 🙏🙏🙏 Sounds so divine and looking so good too to be a number one hit to use their talented 👁️ to make $$$ for others and not just themselves
I have had to repeat this song many times, and it goes without saying that Dona De Lory was 50% of Madonna's vocal sound, it just sounds beautiful, I noticed it from the first moment I heard it when I was Madonna's backup singer, but obviously we are very clear that our dearest witch does not need her to be and remain the queen of this kingdom, we simply recognize that Donna has great talent, and how curious that her name is Donna is a part of the name Madonna
Love this song hope it's on Spotify also my 90 year old nan asked Why isn't always Thinking of You from 3 men and a lady song not on Spotify amazing song even my nan couldn't find it on Spotify such a shame its not on there
should now everybody who has the CD write here about it? 🤔🤣 OK, I have the CD single and I have the album twice, with different covers 🤣 but the first album was such a perfect album I listended to hundreds and hundreds of times and "Just a Dream" and "Praying for Love" were both perfect singles - for me, absolute music highlights of 92 and 93, they brought me so much joy, I remember playing the remixes of the singles a lot as a dj as well
I want to upload a video of myself singing this song... I wasn't a teenager when this album came out, so that decades ago. But I still remember too well... This one best ever albums, because of the vocals.
Esta canción la he tenido que repetir muchas veces, y no hace falta decir que Dona De Lory era el 50% del sonido vocal de Madonna, simplemente suena hermoso, lo noté desde el primer momento que la escuché cuando era corista de Madonna, pero obviamente tenemos muy claro que nuestra queridísima bruja no la necesita para ser y seguir siendo la reina de este reino, simplemente reconocemos que Donna tiene un gran talento, y que curioso que su nombre sea Donna sea una parte del nombre Madonna
I WAS DARK IN MY HEAD TELLING GOD I AM GOINGTO HELL BUT THIS SO MUSIC GOT ME OUT OF MY SAD BUBBLE FOR A A MANIPULATIVE KID IN HIS EARLY 30's. YES I WENT THROUGH PUBERTY WHEN I WAS A TEEN.
Omg Donna I have been trying to find this for so long and heard you on the MLVC podcast talking about so I looked again and here it is!!!! Absolutley love this. You have been a staple in my life ever since Blond Ambition
Yes Yes Yes, I have two different versions of the album, plus the CD single and the CD single of the excellent "Praying For Love", so I hit you. 🙃But you made a good deal buying the album, a perfect investment, it's a super perfect album
1:30 I hope Donna was not at all having her feeling hurt when I saw that facial expression on her face. I hope you was okay that day Donna Lory. I'm 31 and I'm Rob Jones and I'm a client with a golden life with a golden ticket to freedom in Southern California.😌
@@leeevi719 I must admit I prefer the original. Good to hear Donna re recording some of these early songs tho. This version sounds so fast compared to the new one!
That ^^ is all true (check out "Sat Siri"!!!) but this was written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard for the Like a Prayer album and Madonna decided not to use it.
That’s how she got the backup singer gig. Donna told the story about how when she auditioned for the WTG tour she did La Isla Bonita with two other girls before being asked to do it with just Madonna. Her voice matched Madonna’s so much that Madonna thought she wasn’t singing.
![Donna De Lory feat. Madonna - Just A Dream [Lyrics]](/img/1.gif)
❤️❤️ Donna, a very beautiful lady with immense talent. I love this song, your voice is still amazing xx
Beautiful lady, nice voice, very good song
why was this song not a huge hit such a hidden gem
That pure Madonna/Patrick Leonard magic! Donna sounds so amazing here. And I love you-know-who on those backing vocals!
@JesseGoodwin2635 yep!
Pray for me and my dog. Today he is pooping blood. I asked my life coach if he could die
if he does not get treated. She said yes...😢😢😢😢🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺💖
@@wolverines_boneclaws5362why did you consult a life coach and not a vet??
@@wolverines_boneclaws5362 Praying for him.
@@wolverines_boneclaws5362 Praying for him.
🔥 🔥 🔥 Pure talent and and vocals on point
Donna's voice is so much like Madonna's. That's why their vocals meshed so well on her tours. I miss them together with Nicki
niki ;)
The story I read is that when donna was auditioning, Madonna asked her why she wasn't singing but she was, their voices just meshed so well that she couldn't tell.
And I heard this song was supposed to be on like a prayer
THE VOICE NOT MAKE A QUEEN.
Donna’s voice sounds just like Madonna’s, no wonder they worked so well on stage all these years! 👍
No, it sounds better, stronger.
I bought this at the time (over in the UK where sadly it wasn't a hit); I found my cassette-single of it in a box at my parent's and decided to play it after not hearing it for years! So good! I played it on repeat for about an hour! :)
Why didn't this became a huge hit?
Why indeed?
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It was #1 in Japan, I think.
@@bobthenerve please. Even Godzilla went to number one in Japan.
Because Madonna didn’t put it out like she was supposed to. But I love it anyway!
She is so adorable ;) I remember seeing the docu/film, 'Truth or Dare' for the first time, (surprisingly at a $1 movie theater in Tallahassee,FL., where I was going to school at the time.) I had no intention on going to this movie, but it was all my then roommate and I could afford that weekend for 'entertainment'. We didn't even know what the film was about, only that it cost $1 dollar.. I wasn't even paying attention to the film until the scene with de Lory joking around with colleague Nikki Harris, impersonating Belinda Carlisle. But, what really caught my eye were the incidental shots of her while performing on stage. Unexpected, and immediate attraction!! My attention was drawn to her for the remainder of the film . Funny thing, whenever I'd see an old video ,or what have you, related to or referencing Madonna, the first person I'd automatically think of was de Lory. What's strange, though, is I never knew her proper name until today, (4/24/20),, coming across an interview with her, by chance. I didn't even realize that she was a solo artist. I'm deep into traditional Jazz and Blues., some Classical and World Music, So, I don't really know--let alone, keep up with many artists-- outside that. So, finally I'm aware of Donna's name. Unexpectedly, I began reading up on Ms. de Lory and her career.-- and I'm please that she and Ms. Harris are still associates. Thanks for the post! A very, unexpected treat! (Sorry for any typos and faulty grammar. Peace and Light :)
Eu amo essa música. Tem a cara do Like a prayer mas ficou ótima na voz da Niki.
It's got that very strong Like A Prayer DNA that you get from Madonna and Pat Leonard. Still love it. What a great pop track.
Yes. Totally "Like a Prayer" album vibes
its feels like Till Death Do Us Part, Like a Prayer and Cherish had a baby
I won this CD. I think I was 17 years old! I can hear Madonna’s vocals especially as the song begins to fade toward the end of the song. I love Donna Delory’s rock style❤😊🎉
Did you win it from the Madonna fan club during one of their contests?
Such a great song!!! I love Donna
All this song needs is to be re releases on a hit tv show like a stranger things or something that’s hot a current and it will catch fire 🔥
Beautiful sad song. It brings me tears.
Great Song!
Totally sounds like Madonna's music in the 80s. I happened to buy her album. The lyrics once really can speak for you when you are in a situation of distress or heartache. - she is hot in the video and she will be also always remembered as the iconic talented background singer of Madonna by her appearances in her videos and on stage. For me Madonna's greatest music were in the 80s and Donna is part of it.
This song is from 1992
@@samuelosler1994 Yes but it has somehow the Madonna's 80s sound in my opinion, especially with Madonna as backing vocals in it, too. I mean the melody could fit into the 80s. Regarding production it is late 80s early 90s sound indeed.
Just A Dream had originally been written and recorded during the Like A Prayer sessions. Although Madonna had clearly intended that the album move beyond the boundaries of pure dance/pop and crossover into other styles, she reportedly felt that including Just A Dream would have tipped the balance too far in the direction of rock. When De Lory approached Madonna a few years later about the possibility of providing a song for her first album, Madonna offered Just A Dream, sensing that the song’s rock-edge would be better suited to Donna’s vocal style than her own. Madonna did, however, allow the use of her own vocals on the track, which can be heard blending with Donna’s in the song’s chorus, bridge and, most prominently, during its fadeout.
Source: TodayinMadonnaHistory
Great!! Thanks so much.
God bless you Madonna and Donna. Sisters in arms in the mighty name of Jesus 🙏🙏🙏
Sounds so divine and looking so good too to be a number one hit to use their talented 👁️ to make $$$ for others and not just themselves
Love this song and praying for love 💗. These songs were amazeballs. Best Madonna backup singers her and Niki Harris
A magical song from first hearing to its new version. Amaze me to know I haven't seen this video to date! LUVVVV it and live for it
I have had to repeat this song many times, and it goes without saying that Dona De Lory was 50% of Madonna's vocal sound, it just sounds beautiful, I noticed it from the first moment I heard it when I was Madonna's backup singer, but obviously we are very clear that our dearest witch does not need her to be and remain the queen of this kingdom, we simply recognize that Donna has great talent, and how curious that her name is Donna is a part of the name Madonna
Sounds too much like Madonna. It's indistinct.
She could have been a big star!
but Madonna she is...
She didn't sale her soul
@@gangstalkingsimulation1319*sell
What a great singer! Love the song!
I love it
Love this song hope it's on Spotify also my 90 year old nan asked Why isn't always Thinking of You from 3 men and a lady song not on Spotify amazing song even my nan couldn't find it on Spotify such a shame its not on there
I love that song so much ❤
I love this song. she just re released a 2021 version of it and it sounds fantastic ❤️❤️
Love this song and I have the CD too.
should now everybody who has the CD write here about it? 🤔🤣 OK, I have the CD single and I have the album twice, with different covers 🤣 but the first album was such a perfect album I listended to hundreds and hundreds of times and "Just a Dream" and "Praying for Love" were both perfect singles - for me, absolute music highlights of 92 and 93, they brought me so much joy, I remember playing the remixes of the singles a lot as a dj as well
simple lyrics always go with great beat
I've never seen this even though I bought it when it was released. Look at you Ms. Donna looking all hot!
I want to upload a video of myself singing this song... I wasn't a teenager when this album came out, so that decades ago. But I still remember too well... This one best ever albums, because of the vocals.
Still good after all the decades.
I love 90's music videos!
Never had I listened to that song. Great track!
Love this song.
Esta canción la he tenido que repetir muchas veces, y no hace falta decir que Dona De Lory era el 50% del sonido vocal de Madonna, simplemente suena hermoso, lo noté desde el primer momento que la escuché cuando era corista de Madonna, pero obviamente tenemos muy claro que nuestra queridísima bruja no la necesita para ser y seguir siendo la reina de este reino, simplemente reconocemos que Donna tiene un gran talento, y que curioso que su nombre sea Donna sea una parte del nombre Madonna
Ella y Madonna se complementaban muy bien en el escenario, ojalá Madonna la llamara para su Celebration Tour
La voZ de ella, se complementaba muy bien con Madonna, ojalá volviera
Wow! Why we not heard much of her all this time? .. I'd listen to this over Swift..
Amo essa música...puts...demorei p axar essa música ...uma das melhores do planeta...top das top
Loved this song
Madonna does backing on this masterpiece
Gorgeous song and gorgeous woman
I WAS DARK IN MY HEAD TELLING GOD I AM GOINGTO HELL BUT THIS SO MUSIC GOT ME OUT OF MY SAD BUBBLE FOR A
A MANIPULATIVE KID IN HIS EARLY 30's. YES I WENT THROUGH PUBERTY WHEN I WAS A TEEN.
Don't wake me up
Not today
All my dreams will fade away
🖤
懐かしい。いい歌ありがとう。
Woow!
Angel’s voice👍
Omg Donna I have been trying to find this for so long and heard you on the MLVC podcast talking about so I looked again and here it is!!!! Absolutley love this. You have been a staple in my life ever since Blond Ambition
Love this song
Very cool😍
Just saw on your IG you are releasing a new version of this song !!! So exciting it is any time soon .
I LOVE IT,pure Madonna yPatrick Leonard,magic sound of 80///
I have her album
Yes Yes Yes, I have two different versions of the album, plus the CD single and the CD single of the excellent "Praying For Love", so I hit you. 🙃But you made a good deal buying the album, a perfect investment, it's a super perfect album
🎤 Donna De Lory
🎼 Just A Dream
💽 Donna De Lory
📅 1993
🎬 Jonathan Teplitzky
Bella Donna
She looks like Monica Bellucci here! Beautiful!
This version is not on Spotify but I just found she release a new soft version now in beginning of 2021
who needs Spotify anyway 🤣
1:30 I hope Donna was not at all having her feeling hurt when I saw that facial expression on her face.
I hope you was okay that day Donna Lory. I'm 31 and I'm Rob Jones and I'm a client with a golden life
with a golden ticket to freedom in Southern California.😌
I'm just a boy compared to you👨
O mesmo ambiente onde 2 Unlimited gravou o vídeo de THE MAGIC FRIEND.
From what year?
I need this to spotify
It’s coming
@@davidibarra9276 Yea, but it’s different version :(
@@leeevi719 I must admit I prefer the original. Good to hear Donna re recording some of these early songs tho. This version sounds so fast compared to the new one!
Madonna wrote this
@JesseGoodwin2635 yes
Year?
This song sounds like something Belinda Carlisle would sing.
Only 360p?
This has got a bit of Belinda Carlisle vibe to it.
Qualcuno sa dirmi se la canzone è dedicata a suo padre o nonno , visto che nel video si vede questa figura che protegge la bambina
La canzone era stata scritta e prodotta da Madonna che è anche la corista.. probabilmente parlava della fine del matrimonio con Sean Penn
It sounds very Belinda Carlisle
They always were good friends and she was a back up singer in Belinda's tour in, 88 and they both just recorded a fantastic song.
That ^^ is all true (check out "Sat Siri"!!!) but this was written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard for the Like a Prayer album and Madonna decided not to use it.
I love Belinda and I love this song, but no, it doesn't sound like Belinda at all
Written for like a prayer but not used as maybe sounded too much like Belinda Carlisle type song
Black leather pants in the desert had to have been hot!!
Missed the mark by about 30 years lol.
Donna sounds a little like Madonna.
Madonna songs backing vocals on this
That’s how she got the backup singer gig. Donna told the story about how when she auditioned for the WTG tour she did La Isla Bonita with two other girls before being asked to do it with just Madonna. Her voice matched Madonna’s so much that Madonna thought she wasn’t singing.
@@husamelzien5738 Yeah, but Donna’s vocals are a bit stronger than Madonna’s. I’m sorry, but they are.
Love this song.