Man Of My Dreams

Album: Believe Me Now? (2024)
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Songfacts®:

  • Becky Hill got engaged to her long-term boyfriend Charlie Gardner during a romantic retreat to the Maldives in January 2022. In this heartwarming song she celebrates the joy and excitement of finding her perfect partner.
  • Hill wrote "Man Of My Dreams" with her friend and frequent writing partner Karen Poole ("Remember," "History," "Side Effects").
  • The song was inspired by Charlie's proposal. "After my fiancée proposed, the line 'you wrote a heart In The Sand, got down on one knee, left hand saying will you marry me' popped into my head," Hill told The Sun. "When Karen and I listened back to the finished song, we both cried with happiness."
  • MJ Cole produced the song. A prominent figure in the UK garage scene for decades, Cole is renowned for his innovative production style and influence on the genre. He's produced tracks for a wide range of artists, including Dizzee Rascal ("Bassline Junkie") and Stormzy ("Crown"), as well as remixes for the likes of Delilah ("Shades of Grey") and Example ("One More Day (Stay With Me)").

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