All I Have to Do Is Dream

The Everly Brothers

About All I Have to Do Is Dream

"All I Have to Do Is Dream" is a song made famous by the Everly Brothers, written by Boudleaux Bryant of the husband and wife songwriting team Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, and published in 1958. The song is ranked No. 141 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The song is in AABA form.


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2001
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Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
When I want you in my arms
When I want you and all your charms
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream

When I feel blue in the night
And I need you to hold me tight
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam

I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz
I'm dreamin' my life away

I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam

I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz
I'm dreamin' my life away

I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream

Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream

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The Everly Brothers

Isaac Donald "Don" Everly (born February 1, 1937) and Phillip "Phil" Everly (born January 19, 1939), together known as the Everly Brothers, are country-influenced rock and roll performers, known for steel-string guitar playing and close harmony singing. The duo was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. more »

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Written by: Boudleaux Bryant

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10 facts about this song

Historical Significance
"All I Have to Do Is Dream" was recorded in 1958 by the Everly Brothers, contributing to the music culture of the 1950s.
Billboard Rankings
The song was the only single ever to be at No.1 on all of Billboard's singles charts simultaneously (on May 19, 1958).
Song Writers
The iconic song was written by the legendary husband-and-wife songwriting team Felice and Boudleaux Bryant.
Grammy Hall of Fame
"All I Have to Do Is Dream" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2004, which honors recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists across different music genres, including Andy Gibb and Victoria Principal whose version reached No. 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1981.
UK Singles Chart
In the UK, the song hit No.1 on the Singles Chart not once, but twice, a rare occurrence. The song initially reached No.1 in 1958 and again in 1960.
Romantic Theme
The song is often cited as one of the most romantic songs of the era, with lines like "Only trouble is, gee whiz, I'm dreamin' my life away."
Classic Status
The song is listed as number 142 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Musical Influence
The Everly Brothers' perfect harmonies on this song influenced many future rock bands, including the Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel.
Cultural Impact
The song's recurring theme of dreaming to escape reality resonated strongly amidst the turbulence of the late 50's, making "All I Have to Do is Dream" more than just a popular song but also a cultural statement.

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