Cover Versions
- In 1981, American country-gospel music singer, Cristy Lane recorded a cover of the song and released it as a single to the Billboard Country Chart, peaking at Number 17 that year.
- In 1983, Greek singer Nana Mouskouri recorded a French cover of this song entitled "Chanter La Vie" for her album Quand on revient. She also recorded an English version, which was released as a single in 1986 and included on her 1990 album Alone
- In 1987, a recording by the dansband Streaplers, with lyrics in Swedish by Ingela Forsman, "Jag har en dröm", was Number 1 on the Swedish Svensktoppen radio chart for 17 weeks from 31 May – 6 December of that year.
- In 1994, local Hawaiian singers the Makaha Sons have covered this song on their album Ke Alaulau
- U.S. indie music artist Stueym covered the song, which was available for download on the Internet.
- In 2001, an electronica cover version by H-Hustler can be found on the compilation The Electronic Tribute To ABBA
- Swiss chef/singer Dan Daniell recorded a cover as a duet with original ABBA member Anni-Frid Lyngstad for his album Lieber Gott
- In 2004, Irish singer Daniel O'Donnell covered the song for his double album Songs of Inspiration/I Believe
- In 2005, Irish folk music duo Foster & Allen have covered the song for their album Sing The Number 1's
- In 2005, a duet version was recorded by German celebrity Barbara Schöneberger and American singer Sydney Youngblood for the German ABBA Mania compilation, which coincided with a TV special
- In 2006, Italian-American singer Al Martino included a cover of the song for his album Come Share The Wine
- In 2006, German AC/DC tribute band Riff Raff recorded a cover in AC/DC style for their album Rock 'N' Roll Mutation Vol. 1: Riff Raff Performs ABBA
- In 2007, Connie Talbot covered the song on Over The Rainbow
- In 2008, the song was covered in a jazz/lounge music style by American group BNB on the album Bossa Mia: Songs of ABBA
- The song is featured in the Mamma Mia! musical as a recurring musical theme sung by the character of Sophie. It is also featured in the trailer for the film based on the musical. At the beginning of the musical, the context of the song is interpreted that Sophie dreams about her real father coming to the wedding when she sends the invitations, to her potential fathers, away. At the end of the musical, Sophie sings this song when her and Sky set off the Island to go around the world. The context of the song is used in this case as Sophie, now knowing what she really wants, hopes to achieve her dream as she goes around the world with Sky. The song is included on the 2008 Mamma Mia! movie soundtrack and is sung by actress Amanda Seyfried
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