Sweet Dreams (Alan Walker and Imanbek song)

"Sweet Dreams" is a song by British-Norwegian DJ Alan Walker and Kazakh Imanbek, released as a single on 11 June 2021.^[1] The song samples the Scatman John track "Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)"^[2] and was a hit in both Norway and Sweden. A remix contest of "Sweet Dreams" was launched in partnership of Alan Walker and the digital workstation, FL Studio.

"Sweet Dreams"
Single by Alan Walker and Imanbek
from the EP Walker Racing League
Released	11 June 2021 (2021-06-11)
Genre	Dance-pop deep house
Length	2:18
Label	MER Sony
Songwriter(s)	Alan Walker
Producer(s)	Alan Walker Imanbek
Alan Walker singles chronology
"Believers" (2021) "Sweet Dreams" (2021) "Don't You Hold Me Down" (2021)
Imanbek singles chronology
"Baddest" (2021) "Sweet Dreams" (2021) "Feel Good" (2021)

Music video

The music video was released on Alan Walker's channel on 11 June 2021. It shows two car racers racing in a desert landscape. The music video currently has over 19.5 million views.^{[citation needed]}

Remixes

The two producers also released a remix package titled Sweet Dreams Remixes^[3] that contained the following tracks:

1. "Sweet Dreams" (with Alok)
2. "Sweet Dreams" (Brooks Remix)
3. "Sweet Dreams" (Curbi Remix)
4. "Sweet Dreams" (Mari Ferrari & Rompasso Remix)
5. "Sweet Dreams" (Albert Vishi)
6. "Sweet Dreams" (DES3ETT Remix)

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Sweet Dreams" Chart (2021) Peak position CIS (Tophit)^[4] 40 Italy (FIMI)^[5] 96 Norway (VG-lista)^[6] 14 Russia Airplay (TopHit)^[7] 48 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)^[8] 7 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[9] 43 Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)^[10] 10 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)^[11] 18

Year-end charts 2021 year-end chart performance for "Sweet Dreams" Chart (2021) Position US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)^[12] 52 2022 year-end chart performance for "Sweet Dreams" Chart (2022) Position Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)^[13] 41

Certifications

Certifications for "Sweet Dreams"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Italy (FIMI)^[14]	Gold	35,000^‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)^[15]	Gold	30,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "Alan Walker presenterar nya singeln "Sweet Dreams" feat. Imanbek med inspiration från Scatman" (Press release) (in Swedish). Sony Music. Mynewsdesk. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
2. Songwriter and Producer: Antonio N. Catania aka TONY CATAIA WeRaveYou: Alan Walker & Imanbek cross paths on new track
3. RCAreRecords: Alan Walker and Imanbek Release "Sweet Dreams" Remix Pack
4. "Imanbek - Listen All Songs". Tophit. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
5. "Top Singoli – Classifica settimanale WK 32" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
6. "Alan Walker / Imanbek – Sweet Dreams". VG-lista.
7. "Russia Airplay Chart for 2021-07-23." TopHit.
8. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 202137 into search. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
9. "Alan Walker / Imanbek – Sweet Dreams". Singles Top 100.
10. "Ukraine Airplay Chart for 2021-10-01." TopHit. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
11. "Alan Walker Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
12. "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
13. "Top Radio Hits Ukraine Annual Chart 2022". TopHit. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
14. "Italian single certifications – Alan Walker & Imanbek – Sweet Dreams" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
15. "Spanish single certifications – Alan Walker / Imanbek – Sweet Dreams". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 12 January 2024.