"Dreamer Deceiver" is a power ballad by English heavy metal band Judas Priest, featured on their 1976 studio album Sad Wings of Destiny. Unlike other songs on the album, the song is a "spacey ballad." The song is known for showing off Rob Halford's full vocal range, starting from soft, quiet singing, to high pitched shrieking. It was performed by the band on the British television programme The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1975.

The 2-part medley was released as a single in Japan in 1976 calling the first song "I – Dreamer Deceiver" and the second song "II – Deceiver".

Dreamer Deceiver

The lyrics describe a mystical figure who takes the narrator up through the sky. He ends up "lost above", but is "in peace of mind". He then instructs the listener to try to find a way. The guitar solo is played by Glenn Tipton. This song segues into the next song, "Deceiver", via a long, high pitched scream by Halford.

Dreamer Deceiver

Personnel

Rob Halford – lead vocals

K. K. Downing – guitar

Glenn Tipton – guitar, piano

Ian Hill – bass

Alan Moore – drums

References

Judas Priest songs

1976 songs

Songs written by Rob Halford

Songs written by K. K. Downing

Songs written by Glenn Tipton

1970s ballads

British progressive rock songs

Space rock songs

Rock ballads

Dreamer Deceiver