Dear Mr. Fantasy
Traffic · Gold [2009]
Something to make us all happy
Do anything take us out of this gloom
Sing a song, play guitar
Make it snappy
You are the one who can make us all laugh
But doing that you break out in tears
Please don't be sad if it was a straight mind you had
We wouldn't have known you all these years
Dear Mr. Fantasy
Released on the 2009 compilation Gold, Traffic's 'Dear Mr. Fantasy' stands as a quintessential example of their late-period psychedelic rock and progressive rock style. The track features the band's signature interplay between melodic guitar lines and driving rhythms, characteristic of their work during the 1960s. While the song appears on a modern reissue, it reflects the enduring appeal of Traffic's complex songwriting and atmospheric production that defined their discography. The recording captures the group's ability to blend folk influences with electronic experimentation, creating a soundscape that remains relevant within the genre. It serves as a testament to the band's evolution and their significant contribution to the British psychedelic movement.