Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)
Roy Orbison
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Written by: Cindy Walker
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter"Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)" was written by renowned songwriter Cindy Walker. Walker is known for her contributions to country music and has worked with other artists such as Eddy Arnold and Jim Reeves.
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Release YearThe song was released in 1962. It stands as one of Orbison's significant hits that came before his career experienced a brief hiatus in the mid-1960s.
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Chart Success"Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)" performed well on music charts, peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Quick HitDespite the complexity of most of Roy Orbison's songs, "Dream Baby" is a more straightforward, upbeat pop song. Its simplicity, combined with Orbison's unique voice, helped it quickly gain popularity.
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Cover VersionsSince its release, the song has been covered by numerous artists. Glen Campbell, Waylon Jennings, and Lulu are just a few of the musicians who have recorded their versions of this timeless classic.
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Music GenreThe song is often categorized under the pop, rock, and roll genres, and is rooted in the Nashville sound which incorporates string instruments and backing vocals.
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Roy Orbison's StyleKnown for his dark, emotional ballads, "Dream Baby" is a more uptempo offering from Orbison. It still contains his trademark elements of heartache and longing, however, making it a classic Orbison song.
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Live PerformancesOrbison performed "Dream Baby" on the popular television program 'American Bandstand', hosted by Dick Clark, shortly after its release.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in many of Orbison's compilation albums, such as 'The All-Time Greatest Hits of Roy Orbison', which are highly regarded in the rock-n-roll genre.
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Grammy Hall of FameWhile "Dream Baby" itself is not in the Grammy Hall of Fame, Orbison was posthumously awarded the 1998 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. His music, including hits like "Dream Baby", continues to influence artists today.
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