Darn That Dream
Benny Goodman & His Orchestra, Mildred Bailey
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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 I 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
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Written by: EDDIE DELANGE, JAMES VAN HEUSEN
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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MusiciansThe 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.
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Release DateIt was first introduced by Blue Barron and His Orchestra in the 1939 film "Manhattan Night of Romance."
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Chart PerformanceThe versions performed separately by Benny Goodman and his orchestra with vocalist Mildred Bailey became hits in 1940.
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Honors & Recognition"Darn That Dream" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002.
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Various VersionsIt’s been covered by many artists over the years, including Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and Miles Davis, among others.
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Jazz StandardToday, "Darn That Dream" is considered a jazz standard, often played by various jazz musicians and singers.
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Song ThemeThe song portrays a sense of longing and is known for its hauntingly beautiful lyrics.
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Morton Gould's OrchestraBenny 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.
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Personal ConnectionDuring 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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