Dreams Fly Away: A History of Linda Thompson

Dreams Fly Away: A History of Linda Thompson is a compilation by British singer-songwriter Linda Thompson. It was released in 1996 through Hannibal Records. The album collects tracks from her solo album One Clear Moment (1985) and albums recorded as a duo with her former husband Richard, alongside live tracks, demos, and more.

Reception
Dreams Fly Away received positive reviews from critics. David Browne of Entertainment Weekly gave the compilation an 'A' rating and stated that "Linda Thompson's wood-grained, downtrodden voice on Dreams Fly Away perfectly captures life’s aches and burdens". Trouser Press called the album "superlative" and credited it with rekindling her career.

In a retrospective review for AllMusic, Brett Hartenbach awarded the album four-and-a-half out of five stars, calling it "a terrific introduction to one of the great female voices in popular music."