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About I Can Dream, Can't I?

"I Can Dream, Can't I?," is a popular song written by Sammy Fain with lyrics by Irving Kahal that was published in 1937. It was included in a flop musical, Right This Way. Tommy Dorsey released a hit recording of it the same year, but it was in the postwar years that the song gained its greatest success. Harry James recorded a version in December 1937 for Brunswick. The best-known version was recorded by the Andrews Sisters and Gordon Jenkins' orchestra on July 15, 1949, and released by Decca Records as catalog number 24705. It first reached the Billboard charts on September 16, 1949, reaching number one on all three of the magazine's main pop charts at the time (Best Sellers in Stores, Most Played by Jockeys, and Most Played in Jukeboxes). 


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(Dream on, dream on)

I can see
No matter how near you'll be
You'll never belong to me
But I can dream, can't I?
Can't I pretend that I'm locked
In the bend of your embrace?
For dreams are just like wine
And I am drunk with mine

I'm aware
My heart is a sad affair
There's much disillusion there
But I can dream, can't I?
Can't I adore you
Although we are oceans apart?
I can't make you open your heart
But I can dream, can't I?

I'm aware
My heart is a sad affair
There's much disillusion there
But I can dream, can't I?
Can't I adore you
Although we are oceans apart?
I can't make you open your heart
But I can dream, can't I?

(Dream on, dream on, dream on)
 I can dream, can't I?

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The Andrews Sisters

The Andrews Sisters were a highly successful close harmony singing group of the swing and boogie-woogie eras. The group consisted of three sisters: contralto LaVerne Sophia Andrews (July 6, 1911 – May 8, 1967), soprano Maxene Angelyn Andrews (January 3, 1916 – October 21, 1995), and mezzo-soprano Patricia Marie "Patty" Andrews (born February 16, 1918). Throughout their long career, the sisters sold well over 75 million records (the last official count released by MCA Records in the mid-1970s). Their 1941 hit "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" can be considered an early example of rhythm and blues or jump blues. more »

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12 facts about this song

Year of Release
"I Can Dream, Can't I?" was released in the year 1949 by The Andrews Sisters.
Composer
The original composer of this song is Sammy Fain.
Lyricists
The beautiful lyrics of "I Can Dream, Can't I?" were written by Irving Kahal.
Arranger
The orchestration of the song was arranged by prolific composer Gordon Jenkins, known for his ability to blend pop and orchestral music.
Performance
Unlike their traditional upbeat tempo, "I Can Dream, Can't I?" was a slow song performed by The Andrews Sisters, showcasing their versatility to adapt to different styles.
Chart Performance - Andrews Sisters Version
This song peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart and remained for 26 weeks, demonstrating its immense popularity.
Previous Recordings
Tommy Dorsey, a renowned American jazz trombonist, had previously recorded "I Can Dream, Can't I?" in 1938, more than a decade before The Andrews Sisters version.
Cover Versions
Following the song's success, it has been covered by several other artists, including the British singer Vera Lynn and famous American crooner Perry Como.
Relevance in Contemporary Culture
The song garnered renewed attention when it was included in the soundtrack for the 2010 movie "Shutter Island."
Sammy Fain's Legacy
Fain, the song's original composer, is known for many famous songs, including "Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing" and "Secret Love," both of which won Academy Awards. "I Can Dream, Can't I?" adds to his impressive repertoire.
Andrews Sisters' Career
The success of "I Can Dream, Can't I?" further cemented The Andrews Sisters' place in the music industry. They are known for more than fifty Top 10 hits, demonstrating their strong influence on the popular music of the mid-20th century.
Notable Hit
Even though it was a departure from their peppier hits, "I Can Dream, Can't I?" is often considered one of the Andrews Sisters' signature tracks due to its chart success and enduring popularity.

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