Darn That Dream

Mildred Bailey

About Darn That Dream

"Darn That Dream" is a popular song composed by Jimmy Van Heusen with lyrics by Eddie DeLange. It was published in 1939 and ranked No. 1 in 1940 when a recording was released by Benny Goodman with Mildred Bailey singing the vocal. Other popular recordings in 1940 were by Blue Barron & His Orchestra (vocal by Russ Carlyle) (#14 in Billboard charts) and by Tommy Dorsey (vocal by Anita Boyer) (#16 in Billboard charts). The song was introduced in the Broadway musical Swingin' the Dream, a variation on A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare set in New Orleans in 1890. The musical opened at Center Theatre in November 1939 and closed after 13 performances. 


Year:
2009
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Darn that dream, I dream each night
You say you love me and you hold me tight
But when I awake, you're out of sight
Oh, darn that dream

Darn your lips and darn your eyes
They lift me high above the moonlit skies
Then I tumble out of paradise
Oh, darn that dream

Darn that one track mind of mine
It can't understand that you don't care
Just to change the mood I'm in
I'd welcome a nice old nightmare

Darn that dream and bless it too
Without that dream I never would have you
But it haunts me and it won't come true
Oh, darn that dream

Darn that dream and bless it too
Without that dream I never would have you
But it haunts me and it won't come true
Oh, darn that dream

Darn that dream, that dream, that dream
That wonderful dream

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Mildred Bailey

Mildred Rinker Bailey (February 27, 1907 – December 12, 1951) was a popular and influential American jazz singer during the 1930s, known as "The Queen of Swing", "The Rockin' Chair Lady" and "Mrs. Swing". Some of her best known hits are "It's So Peaceful in the Country", "Trust In Me", "Where Are You", "I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart", "Small Fry", "Please Be Kind", "Darn That Dream", "Rockin' Chair", "Blame It On My Last Affair", and "Says My Heart". more »

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Written by: EDDIE DE LANGE, JIMMY VAN HEUSEN

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Darn That Dream" is a popular song composed by Jimmy Van Heusen and lyrics written by Eddie DeLange.
Musicians
The song performed by Benny Goodman and Mildred Bailey went on to become highly successful. Benny Goodman was known for his clarinet playing and leading one of the most popular big bands of the Swing Era. Mildred Bailey was a highly revered jazz vocalist who had a significant influence on the genre.
Release Date
It was first introduced by Blue Barron and His Orchestra in the 1939 film "Manhattan Night of Romance."
Chart Performance
The versions performed separately by Benny Goodman and his orchestra with vocalist Mildred Bailey became hits in 1940.
Honors & Recognition
"Darn That Dream" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002.
Various Versions
It’s been covered by many artists over the years, including Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and Miles Davis, among others.
Jazz Standard
Today, "Darn That Dream" is considered a jazz standard, often played by various jazz musicians and singers.
Song Theme
The song portrays a sense of longing and is known for its hauntingly beautiful lyrics.
Morton Gould's Orchestra
Benny Goodman's rendition was the last number one hit on Billboard's "National Best Selling Retail Records" chart, which was later replaced by the "Billboard Hot 100" and "Billboard Best Sellers in Stores" chart in 1940.
Personal Connection
During the period when "Darn That Dream" was popular, Mildred Bailey had been divorced from Goodman's brother-in-law, further adding to the intrigue and speculation surrounding the song.

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