Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat
The Ink Spots
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Someone's rocking my dreamboat, Someone's invading my dream; We were sailing along, So peaceful and calm, Suddenly, something went wrong. Someone's rocking my dreamboat, Disturbing a beautiful dream; It's a mystery to me, This mutiny at sea, Who can it be? A friendly breeze gave us a start To a paradise of our own. All at once a storm blew us apart, And left me drifting alone. Someone's rocking my dreamboat, I'm captain without any crew; But with love as my guide, I'll follow the tide, I'll keep sailing till I find you. Someone's rocking my dreamboat, Someone's invading my dream; We were sailing along, So peaceful and calm, Suddenly, something went wrong. Someone's rocking my dreamboat, Disturbing a beautiful dream; It's a mystery to me, This mutiny at sea, Who can it be? (Who can it be?) A friendly breeze gave us a start To a paradise of our own. All at once a storm blew us apart, And left me drifting alone. Someone's rocking my dreamboat, I'm captain without any crew; But with love as my guide, I'll follow the tide, I'll keep sailing till I find you.
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Written by: EMERSON C. SCOTT, LEON T. RENE, OTIS J RENE
Lyrics © OTIS RENE PUBLICATIONS, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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6 facts about this song
Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat" - Song Origin and Original ArtistsThis popular song was written in 1941 by Leon René, Otis René, and Emerson Scott.
- It was originally recorded by "The Ink Spots", an American vocal jazz group that gained fame in the 1930s and 1940s.
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Dinah Washington's VersionJazz singer Dinah Washington released her rendition of "Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat" in 1957, as part of her tribute album to "The Ink Spots".
- Washington's version was arranged by Quincy Jones, who later became one of the most influential musical figures of the 20th century.
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Swingle Singers' InterpretationAn a cappella arrangement of "Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat" was produced by "The Swingle Singers", a French vocal group.
- The group is known for their innovative acapella arrangements of classical music and songs spanning various genres.
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Popularity and Legacy"Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat" was one of The Ink Spots' greatest hits, reaching No.2 on the US Billboard chart in 1941.
- It has been covered by various artists across decades and genres, including Clyde McPhatter, The Platters, and Erroll Garner.
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Musical ElementsThe song showcases the harmonic style that became a signature of "The Ink Spots". Many of their songs start with a spoken introduction and feature a tenor lead singer over a progression of guitar and vocal harmonies.
- The verses are often melancholy or romantic, which is the case with "Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat".
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Cultural Significance"Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat", like many other songs by "The Ink Spots", played an influential role in shaping the evolution of R&B and rock music.
- Its covers by Dinah Washington and The Swingle Singers demonstrate its enduring appeal beyond its initial jazz and pop contexts.
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