Daydream Believer
Davy Jones
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Oh I could hide 'neath the wings Of the blue bird as she sings The six-o'clock alarm would never ring But six rings and I rise Wipe the sleep out of my eyes The shaving razor's cold and it stings Cheer up sleepy Jean Oh what can it mean to a Daydream believer and a Homecoming queen You once thought of me As a white knight on his steed Now you know how happy I can be Oh, our good times start and end Without all I want to spend But how much baby do we really need Cheer up sleepy Jean Oh what can it mean to a Daydream believer and a Homecoming queen
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Written by: John Stewart
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5 facts about this song
The Monkees"Daydream Believer" is one of The Monkees' biggest hit songs, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 1967.
- The Monkees' version of this song was their last No. 1 hit in the United States.
- Lead vocals on the song were performed by Davy Jones.
- The Monkees' version of "Daydream Believer" was certified as gold for sales of over one million copies.
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Anne MurrayIn 1980, Canadian singer Anne Murray released a cover version of "Daydream Believer" which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- Murray's cover version turned the song into a soft, introspective ballad.
- This was one of several cover hits that helped establish Anne Murray's career in the U.S.
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Davy JonesDavy Jones, who was a member of The Monkees, gave a charismatic performance of "Daydream Believer" that endeared him to the global audience.
- His rendition is still remembered as the classic interpretation of the song.
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John Stewart"Daydream Believer" was written by John Stewart shortly before he left the folk group, The Kingston Trio, in 1967.
- Stewart wrote the song for his wife, Buffy Ford Stewart.
- Despite this, he was reportedly not entirely happy with The Monkees' upbeat take on his more melancholy song.
- Stewart would go on to have a successful solo career as a singer and songwriter.
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General Facts"Daydream Believer" remains a popular song to this day, covered by numerous artists across different music genres.
- The song was used in the 2001 movie "Shrek," creating an entirely new generation of fans.
- The song is known for its catchy, cheerful chorus, which has helped it to remain popular across the years.
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