Dream Lover
Bobby Darin
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Every night I hope and pray A dream lover will come my way A girl to hold in my arms And know the magic of her charms 'Cause I want (yeah-yeah, yeah) A girl (yeah-yeah, yeah) To call (yeah-yeah, yeah) My own (yeah-yeah) I want a dream lover So I don't have to dream alone Dream lover, where are you With a love, oh, so true And the hand that I can hold To feel you near as I grow old 'Cause I want (yeah-yeah, yeah) A girl (yeah-yeah, yeah) To call (yeah-yeah, yeah) My own (yeah-yeah, yeah) I want a dream lover So I don't have to dream alone Someday, I don't know how I hope she'll hear my plea Some way, I don't know how She'll bring her love to me Dream lover, until then I'll go to sleep and dream again That's the only thing to do Till all my lover's dreams come true 'Cause I want (yeah-yeah, yeah) A girl (yeah-yeah, yeah) To call (yeah-yeah, yeah) My own (yeah-yeah, yeah) I want a dream lover So I don't have to dream alone Dream lover, until then I'll go to sleep and dream again That's the only thing to do Till all my lover's dreams come true 'Cause I want (yeah-yeah, yeah) A girl (yeah-yeah, yeah) To call (yeah-yeah, yeah) My own (yeah-yeah) I want a dream lover So I don't have to dream alone Please don't make me dream alone I beg you don't make me dream alone No, I don't wanna dream alone
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Written by: ASHLEY WOODMAN HALL, ROBIN FOX, RACHEL CORINNE MURRAY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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4 facts about this song
Song Info1. "Dream Lover" is a song composed by famous American singer, songwriter, and actor, Bobby Darin.
2. It was released by Darin on Atco Records in 1959.
3. Dion DiMucci, commonly known as Dion, also covered the song, adding his own spin to it.
4. Bobby Darin's version of "Dream Lover" was his highest-charting hit on the UK Singles Chart, reaching number one where it stayed for four weeks.
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Bobby Darin Facts1. Bobby Darin wrote "Dream Lover" himself in 1959.
2. He gained significant recognition for his music through this song, marking a turning point in his career.
3. It served as an introduction to Darin's versatility, as he later ventured into pop, country, and folk music.
4. Darein won a Grammy Award for Record of the Year for his famous hit "Mack the Knife," not for "Dream Lover."
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Dion Facts1. Dion covered "Dream Lover" on his album, "The Road I'm On: A Retrospective" in 1997.
2. Dion DiMucci is best known for his doo-wop and rock and roll music, with hits like "Runaround Sue" and "The Wanderer."
3. While his cover of "Dream Lover" wasn't as commercially successful as other songs, it remains beloved by his fanbase.
4. Dion was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, proving his enduring impact on the music industry.
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Song Impact1. The lyrics of "Dream Lover" are about a man's yearning for an ideal partner, which resonated with listeners and helped to popularize the tune.
2. Its catchy melody and uptempo beat established it as a staple track of the late 1950s pop era.
3. The song was also a crossover success - reaching not just pop but also R&B audiences.
4. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, demonstrating its timeless appeal.
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