well, 7 years later, I was thinking about it again, and decided to actually try finding that interview.. I did! It was when she interviewed Mary J. Blige, for those who remember:
SN: Well, “Dreams” was totally inspired by a Spinners song. I don’t really remember which, because it was so long ago, but I think I wrote it in five minutes.
MJB: That is amazing. That song is so simple but very strong, like “Thunder only happens when it’s raining/Players only love you when they’re playing.” That line is so amazing.
http://brownsista.com/mary-j-blige-i...oot-interview/
I remember when I first read this I went and listened to most of the Spinners' hits, and "I'll Be Around" was the only thing that came close, and as a musician myself, I can totally hear it. Whenever it comes on now I'll usually end up singing Dreams along with it
