You Stepped out of a Dream

Tony Martin

About You Stepped out of a Dream

"You Stepped Out of a Dream" is a popular song with music written by Nacio Herb Brown and lyrics by Gus Kahn that was published in 1940. The song has become a pop and jazz standard, with many recorded versions. It was a centerpiece in the 1941 musical Ziegfeld Girl, in which it was sung by Tony Martin and accompanied an iconic image of Lana Turner walking down a grand staircase. Although Turner never officially sang or recorded the song, it became her theme song during her peak years as one of Hollywood's top leading ladies, often played when she entered a nightclub or restaurant. The song is played in the film The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) during a murder scene. The song was added to the Chichester/London 2012 Revival version of the musical Singin' in the Rain. 


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You stepped out of a dream
You are too wonderful to be what you seem!
Could there be eyes like yours, 
Could there be lips like yours
Could there be smiles like yours, 
Honest and truly?
You stepped out of a cloud
I want to take you away, away from the crowd
And have you all to myself, 
Alone and apart out of a dream, 
Safe in my heart
 
You stepped out of a dream
You are too wonderful to be what you seem!
Could there be eyes like yours, 
Could there be lips like yours
Could there be smiles like yours, 
Honest and truly?
You stepped out of a cloud
I want to take you away, away from the crowd
And have you all to myself, 
Alone and apart out of a dream, 
Safe in my heart

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Tony Martin

Tony Martin was a British singer and actor, best known for his work as the lead vocalist of the rock band Black Sabbath from 1987 to 1991. He also had a successful solo career, releasing a number of albums throughout the years. Martin's powerful voice and distinctive style contributed to his recognition as a talented rock singer. more »

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Written by: GUS KAHN, NACIO HERB BROWN

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13 facts about this song

Song Origin
"You Stepped Out of a Dream" is not originally by Tony Martin. It was first introduced in the 1941 musical film "Ziegfeld Girl", performed by Tony Martin.
Composition
The song was composed by Nacio Herb Brown, while the lyrics were penned by Gus Kahn.
Instrumental Versions
Aside from being popularized vocally, the song has also been widely performed as an instrumental, notably by jazz musicians.
Billboard Ranking
Tony Martin's version of the song reached number five on the Billboard chart in 1941.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered "You Stepped Out of a Dream," including Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughan, and Michael Feinstein.
Film Presence
Apart from "Ziegfeld Girl", the song has featured in several other films such as "Singin' in the Rain" (1952) and "Mahogany" (1975).
Iconic Singer
Tony Martin was an American actor and singer, known for his smooth and romantic singing style. "You Stepped Out of a Dream" is one of the songs for which he is best remembered.
Legacy
Being one of the classics from the early days of Hollywood musicals, "You Stepped Out of a Dream" is considered an integral part of The Great American Songbook.
Jazz Influence
In 1962, renowned jazz saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded an instrumental version of the song for his album "Go".
Musical Themes
The song, with its dreamy tune and poetic lyrics, themeatically explores love and longing, as is typical of many classic Hollywood musical numbers.
Broadway Revival
In 1999, "You Stepped Out of a Dream" was performed and recorded by Hugh Jackman for the Broadway revival show "The Boy from Oz".
Romantic Association
The song has often been associated with romance and is frequently played at weddings and romantic events.
Tony Martin’s Death
After his death in 2012, Tony Martin’s rendition of “You Stepped Out of a Dream” was one of the major hits that were reprised to honor his career and contributions to music.

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