Dream Baby

Roy Orbison

About Dream Baby

"Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)" is a song written by Cindy Walker which was first recorded and released by Roy Orbison originally as a non-album single in 1962. It was a big international hit for Orbison, where it reached number 2 in both the Australian and the U. K. singles charts and number 4 in the U. S. Billboard. It was also a top ten hit in Canada and Norway. Five months later, "Dream Baby" was included on Orbison's Greatest Hits compilation LP.


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2006
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Sweet dream baby
Sweet dream baby
Sweet dream baby
How long must I dream

Dream baby got me dreamin' sweet dreams the whole day through
Dream baby got me dreamin' sweet dreams night time too
I love you and I'm dreaming of you but that won't do
Dream baby make me stop my dreamin', you can make my dreams come true

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Sweet (sha-da-da-da) dream (sha-da-da-da) baby (sha-da-da-da) (sha-da-da-da)
How (sha-da-da-da) long (sha-da-da-da) must I dream

Dream baby got me dreamin' sweet dreams the whole day through (dream baby)
Dream baby got me dreamin' sweet dreams night time too (dream baby)
I love you and I'm dreaming of you but that won't do (dream baby)
Dream baby make me stop my dreamin', you can make my dreams come true

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How long must I dream

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Sweet dream baby (dream baby ah-huh-huh)

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Roy Orbison

Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988), also known by the nickname 'The Big O', was an American singer-songwriter, best known for his distinctive, powerful voice, complex compositions, and dark emotional ballads. Orbison grew up in Texas and began singing in a rockabilly/country and western band in high school until he was signed by Sun Records in Memphis. His greatest success came with Monument Records between 1960 and 1964, when 22 of his songs placed on the Billboard Top Forty, including "Only the Lonely", "Crying", and "Oh, Pretty Woman". His career stagnated through the 1970s, but several covers of his songs and the use of "In Dreams" in David Lynch's Blue Velvet revived his career in the 1980s. In 1988, he joined the supergroup Traveling… more »

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Written by: Cindy Walker

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"Dream Baby" is a song by the iconic American singer-songwriter Roy Orbison. It was featured on Orbison's 1962 album, "The All-Time Greatest Hits of Roy Orbison."
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Dream Baby" quickly became a hit and peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Songwriter
While Orbison is known for writing many of his own hits, "Dream Baby" was actually written by country songwriter Cindy Walker.
Previous SVG Covers
Before Orbison's recording, the song was previously recorded by country singer Glen Campbell in 1961.
High Tempo
The song was notable for its time due to its high tempo, which contrasted with Orbison's more well-known ballads such as "Oh, Pretty Woman" and "Crying."
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Dream Baby" has been covered by several artists, including Waylon Jennings, Jerry Lee Lewis, Loretta Lynn, and even Bruce Springsteen.
Live Performances
"Dream Baby" was often performed live by Orbison, where it notably featured his powerful and emotion-laden voice.
Popularity Across the Pond
The song was not only a hit in the United States, but also reached the Top 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
Unique Singing Style
In "Dream Baby," as with most of his other hits, Roy Orbison showcased his unique three-octave singing range which sets him apart in the music industry.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Roy Orbison, the singer of "Dream Baby," was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, reinforcing the impact of his music, including "Dream Baby."

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