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1985 4:20
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Dokken Glam Metal 1985 E minor
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In My Dreams

"In My Dreams" is a heavy metal track by Dokken, released in 1985 on the album Under Lock and Key. It charted at number 24 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, showing the band's commercial reach during the mid-1980s metal era. For electric guitarists, the song is a solid study in melodic hard rock phrasing, combining clean chord work with the expressive lead style that defined George Lynch's playing throughout Dokken's catalog.

  • The song reached number 24 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, reflecting its strong radio presence in 1985.
  • "In My Dreams" appears on Under Lock and Key, widely regarded as one of Dokken's most consistent album releases.
  • The track runs approximately 4 minutes 20 seconds, giving guitarists substantial material to study across rhythm and lead sections.
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