Dream Lover

Bobby Darin

About Dream Lover

"Dream Lover" is a song written by Bobby Darin and recorded by him on March 5, 1959. Darin decided to stretch out some chord changes he found on the piano and add strings and voices. The song was produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler and engineered by Tom Dowd. It was released as a single on Atco Records in the U. S. in 1959. It became a multi-million seller, reaching No.2 on the U. S. charts for a week and No.4 on the R&B charts. "Dream Lover" was kept from the No.1 spot by "The Battle of New Orleans" by Johnny Horton. It did however reach No.1 in the U. K. for four weeks during June and July 1959. In addition to Darin's vocal, the song features Neil Sedaka on piano. A picture sleeve, featuring a portrait of Darin, was also issued for this record in the U. S. The song is featured in the 1991 movie Hot Shots! starring Charlie Sheen. A remake of the song performed by Dion (1961) is also played in full, during the end credits. The song was also used in the 1973 movie That'll be The Day and in Barry Levinson's 1982 debut film Diner. A version of the song, retitled "Dream Maker" and with rewritten lyrics, appears in the pilot of the 1987 TV series Rags to Riches. In 2014, the song was featured in the episode "The Immutable Truth" of Bates Motel. 


Year:
1999
2:32
445 
#2

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Every night I hope and pray
A dream lover will come my way
A girl to hold in my arms
And know the magic of her charms
'Cause I want (yeah-yeah, yeah)
A girl (yeah-yeah, yeah)
To call (yeah-yeah, yeah)
My own (yeah-yeah)
I want a dream lover
So I don't have to dream alone

Dream lover, where are you
With a love, oh, so true
And the hand that I can hold
To feel you near as I grow old
'Cause I want (yeah-yeah, yeah)
A girl (yeah-yeah, yeah)
To call (yeah-yeah, yeah)
My own (yeah-yeah, yeah)
I want a dream lover
So I don't have to dream alone

Someday, I don't know how
I hope she'll hear my plea
Some way, I don't know how
She'll bring her love to me

Dream lover, until then
I'll go to sleep and dream again
That's the only thing to do
Till all my lover's dreams come true
'Cause I want (yeah-yeah, yeah)
A girl (yeah-yeah, yeah)
To call (yeah-yeah, yeah)
My own (yeah-yeah, yeah)
I want a dream lover
So I don't have to dream alone

Dream lover, until then
I'll go to sleep and dream again
That's the only thing to do
Till all my lover's dreams come true
'Cause I want (yeah-yeah, yeah)
A girl (yeah-yeah, yeah)
To call (yeah-yeah, yeah)
My own (yeah-yeah)
I want a dream lover
So I don't have to dream alone

Please don't make me dream alone
I beg you don't make me dream alone
No, I don't wanna dream alone

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Bobby Darin

Bobby Darin (born Walden Robert Cassotto; May 14, 1936 – December 20, 1973) was an American singer who performed in a range of music genres, including pop, rock, jazz, folk, and country. more »

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Written by: ASHLEY WOODMAN HALL, ROBIN FOX, RACHEL CORINNE MURRAY

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Song Info
1. "Dream Lover" is a song composed by famous American singer, songwriter, and actor, Bobby Darin. 2. It was released by Darin on Atco Records in 1959. 3. Dion DiMucci, commonly known as Dion, also covered the song, adding his own spin to it. 4. Bobby Darin's version of "Dream Lover" was his highest-charting hit on the UK Singles Chart, reaching number one where it stayed for four weeks.
Bobby Darin Facts
1. Bobby Darin wrote "Dream Lover" himself in 1959. 2. He gained significant recognition for his music through this song, marking a turning point in his career. 3. It served as an introduction to Darin's versatility, as he later ventured into pop, country, and folk music. 4. Darein won a Grammy Award for Record of the Year for his famous hit "Mack the Knife," not for "Dream Lover."
Dion Facts
1. Dion covered "Dream Lover" on his album, "The Road I'm On: A Retrospective" in 1997. 2. Dion DiMucci is best known for his doo-wop and rock and roll music, with hits like "Runaround Sue" and "The Wanderer." 3. While his cover of "Dream Lover" wasn't as commercially successful as other songs, it remains beloved by his fanbase. 4. Dion was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, proving his enduring impact on the music industry.
Song Impact
1. The lyrics of "Dream Lover" are about a man's yearning for an ideal partner, which resonated with listeners and helped to popularize the tune. 2. Its catchy melody and uptempo beat established it as a staple track of the late 1950s pop era. 3. The song was also a crossover success - reaching not just pop but also R&B audiences. 4. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, demonstrating its timeless appeal.

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