There are two artists with this name:

1) Oliver Jones was born on Se… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with this name:

1) Oliver Jones was born on September 11, 1934, in montréal's Little burgundy district, which is near the St. Henri district where Oscar Peterson grew up. Oliver is, as Oscar Peterson, a Jazz pianist and composer, however he is also an organist, and arranger.

He began his career as a pianist at the age of five, studying with Mme Bonner in Little Burgundy's Union United Church, made famous by Trevor Payne's Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir. He however learned most of the great talent from Oscar Peterson's sister Daisy (Peterson) Sweeney. In addition to performing at Union United Church when he was a child, he also performed a solo novelty act at the Cafe St. Michel as well as other clubs and theaters in the Montreal area. He toured with a band called the Bandwagon while touring in the United States.

In late 1980 he teamed up with Montréal's Charlie Biddle, working in and around local clubs and hotel lounges in Montréal. In fact he worked in and was resident pianist at Charlie Biddle's Jazz club, appropriately called Biddle's from 1981 to 1986. During the 1980s he was one of Canada's success stories amongst Jazz musicians and has performed with Ranee Lee.

He was travelling throughout Canada by the mid-1980s, appearing at festivals, concerts and clubs, either as a solo artist or with a trio: Skip Bay, Bernard Primeau, and Archie Alleyne.

In 1986 he won a juno award for his album titled Lights of Burgundy and in 1989 he won the Félix Award for his album Just Friends. He taught music at Laurentian University in 1987, and in 1988 he taught music at McGill University in Montreal.

2) Oliver Jones are 2 guys from Copenhagen, Denmark - Oliver Bierlich and Jonas "dj Chaz" Christiansen.

Oliver Bierlich is known worldwide for the Reefer Decree project and as the man behind Oryx.

Jonas "dj Chaz" Christiansen is active in house and breakbeat-dj scene.

Street of Dreams
Oliver Jones Lyrics

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Midnight, you heavy laden, it's midnight
Come on and trade in your old dreams for new
Your new dreams for old
I know where they're bought
I know where they're sold
Midnight, you've got to get there at midnight
And you'll be met there by others like you
Brothers as blue

Smiling on the street of dreams

Love laughs at a king
Kings don't mean a thing
On the street of dreams
Dreams broken in two can be made like new
On the street of dreams
Gold, sliver and gold
All you can hold is in the moonbeams
Poor, no one is poor
Long as love is sure
On the street of dreams

Midnight, look at the steeple, it's midnight
Unhappy people, it's ringing with joy
It's ringing with cheer
'Cause yesterday's gone
Tomorrow is near
Midnight, the heart is lighter at midnight
Things will be brighter the moment you find
More of your kind
Smiling on the street of dreams

Love laughs at a king
Kings don't mean a thing
On the street of dreams
Dreams broken in two can be made like new
On the street of dreams
Gold, sliver and gold
All you can hold is in the moonbeams
Poor, no one is poor

Long as love is sure
On the street of dreams

Overall Meaning

Oliver Jones's song "Street of Dreams" is a ballad full of hope and a reflection of the reality of life. The song speaks of the need to let go of the old dreams and embrace new ones, to find happiness and contentment. The first verse encourages individuals to trade their old dreams for new ones, and while it may seem difficult, it can be done. The main character has the knowledge of where new dreams can be bought and old ones can be sold.

The second verse refers to love, a king, and the street of dreams. The idea that love can overcome anything, even royal status and material possessions, is explored in this verse. Dreams may be broken into pieces, but they can be pieced back together, just like the old can be traded for the new. The street of dreams is where anything is possible, and where material possessions such as gold and silver are insignificant. The ultimate goal is a world where no one is poor, as long as love is sure.

Overall, the lyrics present a universal message of hope, recovery, and salvation. Oliver Jones sings about trading in old dreams for new on the street of dreams, a place where anything is possible, where pain and unhappiness can be replaced by joy and cheer.

Line by Line Meaning

Midnight, you heavy laden, it's midnight
It’s already midnight and you carry a heavy burden, feeling weighed down by the past.

Come on and trade in your old dreams for new
Let go of old dreams that no longer serve you and seek new ones.

Your new dreams for old
Be willing to make sacrifices for your new dreams and not cling to the old ones.

I know where they're bought
I know where to find the new dreams that are waiting for you.

I know where they're sold
I know where to get rid of the old dreams that no longer serve you.

Midnight, you've got to get there at midnight
You must take action and arrive at your destination, metaphorically speaking, at midnight, the opportune moment.

And you'll be met there by others like you
You will meet people who are also seeking new dreams and can support you on your journey.

Brothers as blue
These people will understand your struggle and empathize with your sadness.

Smiling on the street of dreams
Together, you can find joy and happiness on the street of dreams.

Love laughs at a king
Love is powerful enough to overcome even the highest of societal status, such as that of a king.

Kings don't mean a thing
In the grand scheme of things, royal status is insignificant compared to love and their significance to the individual.

Dreams broken in two can be made like new
Even dreams that have been shattered can be salvaged and rejuvenated on the street of dreams.

Gold, silver and gold
The riches of life can be found in moments of joy and contentment, rather than in material possessions.

All you can hold is in the moonbeams
The beauty and goodness in life is ephemeral and can only be taken in at the right moment.

Poor, no one is poor
Despite what material wealth one may or may not have, everyone has access to love and happiness.

Long as love is sure
As long as love is present, even the most unfortunate of circumstances can be overcome on the street of dreams.

Midnight, look at the steeple, it's midnight
Take a moment to reflect on the message being conveyed at midnight when everything else is quiet.

Unhappy people, it's ringing with joy
Despite the unhappiness of some, there is still a sense of joy and hope available.

It's ringing with cheer
The message is one of optimism and positivity that can uplift the most downhearted.

'Cause yesterday's gone
Leave behind the troubles of yesterday and embrace the opportunities offered today.

Tomorrow is near
The future is always on the horizon, bringing new possibilities and opportunities for growth.

Midnight, the heart is lighter at midnight
There is a sense of lightness in the heart at midnight when there is a pause from the chaos and noise.

Things will be brighter the moment you find
When you discover what you really want and need, things begin to look brighter and clearer.

More of your kind
Finding people who share your vision, aspirations, and struggles can be empowering.

Smiling on the street of dreams
Together, you can find joy and happiness on the street of dreams.

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sam Lewis, Victor Young

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