Pipe Dream (John Williamson album)

Pipe Dream is the eighteenth studio album by Australian country music artist John Williamson. Released in 1992, it features a mix of Williamson's signature bush ballads and more contemporary-sounding country songs. The album was produced by Garth Porter, known for his work with Australian rock and country artists.

Notable tracks on Pipe Dream include "Ringer's Song," a tribute to Australian stockmen, and "Prairie Hotel," a song inspired by a real hotel in outback South Australia. The album received positive reviews and achieved platinum certification in Australia, indicating strong sales. It further cemented Williamson's status as a leading figure in Australian country music and contributed to his enduring appeal to audiences both within Australia and internationally. The themes explored in Pipe Dream often reflect the Australian landscape, its people, and its cultural identity, consistent with Williamson's broader body of work.