"Fantasy" is the debut single by Canadian rock musician Aldo Nova, released in 1982 from his self-titled debut album. VH1 listed the song at number 78 on its countdown for the "100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s". It is his most popular work to date. The song is considered one of earliest examples of the hair metal or glam metal genre of rock music, which would rise to high popularity by the mid to late 1980s.
| "Fantasy" | ||||
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| Single by Aldo Nova | ||||
| from the album Aldo Nova | ||||
| B-side | "Under the Gun" | |||
| Released | 1982 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 5:05 (album version) 6:14 (extended version) 3:58 (single version) | |||
| Label | Portrait | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Aldo Nova | |||
| Producer(s) | Aldo Nova | |||
| Aldo Nova singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Fantasy" on YouTube | ||||
Music video
editThe video portrays Nova performing with his band for an audience. In its opening sequence, a man holding a Gibson Les Paul guitar and two bodyguards holding machine guns wait for someone. The men surround a landing helicopter, and the one with the guitar opens the door. Nova exits the helicopter, clad in a leopard-print jumpsuit and a pair of cowboy boots, and is escorted to the stage. When they encounter a locked door, Nova takes the guitar, holds it like a rifle, and fires a laser beam into the door, forcing it open. Once inside, Nova leaps on stage where he and his band perform the song.
Charts
edit| Chart (1982-1983) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[4] | 14 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 23 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[6] | 3 |
References
edit- ^ "Aldo Nova | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
Nova melded the powerful thrust of arena rock with sharp pop hooks, thickening his music with layers of guitars while also embracing the futuristic textures of synths. This blend could be heard on "Fantasy,"
- ^ Gilstrap, Andrew. "Aldo Nova: self-titled, PopMatters". PopMatters. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ Turman, Katherine (January 26, 2019). "Aldo Nova Shares Why He Disappeared After His Hit 'Fantasy'". Loudwire. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 4285." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "Aldo Nova Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "Aldo Nova Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
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