Christmas Dream

Perry Como

About Christmas Dream

"Christmas Dream" is a song written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, with German lyrics by Andre Heller, for the 1974 Columbia film The Odessa File. It is sung by Perry Como and the London Boy Singers. Como and the choir performed the song, a few weeks after the film's October 1974 release, on the television special Perry Como's Christmas Show. The song was subsequently released as a single, reaching #92 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 1974. It was also included on the soundtrack album for the film, and later on Como's 1982 album I Wish It Could Be Christmas Forever. It also was sung by a Toronto-based a cappella group, The Mistletones, who were active in the 1980s and 1990s. It appears on their 1995 album Acapella Christmas. 


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1982
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Watch me now, here I go, all I needs a little snow! 
Starts me off, sets the theme, helps me dream my Christmas dream, 
Every year I dream it, hoping things will change, 
An end to the crying, the shouting, the dying, 
And I hope you will dream it too! 
It's Christmas, 
Remember? 
We've got to remember! 

So, light the light, I'm home tonight, 
I need you to warm me, to calm me, to love me! 
To help me to dream my Christmas dream! 

Crazy things, said an' done, 
Every single day but one! 
Every night should, I believe, 
Be the same as Christmas Eve, 
Nights should all be silent, 
Days should all slow down, 
An end to the hurry, the noise and the worry! 
And I hope you believe that too! 
It's Christmas, 
Remember? 
Does no one remember? 

The whole world needs, a Christmas dream, 
We need it to warm us, to calm us, to love us, 
To help us to dream our Christmas dream!

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Perry Como

Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century he recorded exclusively for the RCA Victor label after signing with them in 1943. "Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, sold millions of records for Radio Corporation of America (RCA) and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show, which set the standards for the genre and proved to be one of the most successful in television history. Como was seen weekly on television from 1949 to 1963, then continued hosting the Kraft Music Hall variety program on a monthly basis until 1967. His television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. Also a popular recording artist, Perry Como pro… more »

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Written by: ANDREW LLOYD-WEBBER, TIM RICE

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song Artist
"Christmas Dream" is performed by the iconic American singer Perry Como, known for his smooth and easy-listening style.
Release Date
The song was originally released in 1974, making it a classic in the realm of holiday music.
Genre
"Christmas Dream" is a holiday pop song, a genre that Como was especially popular in.
Song Message
The song has a sentimental message that speaks of longing for a perfect, peaceful Christmas, an emotion that resonates with many listeners around the world.
Use in Media
"Christmas Dream" was featured in the holiday movie “The Odessa File,” released in the same year as the song.
Songwriter
The song was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, a highly successful and influential composer, and Tim Rice, an English author and lyricist.
Album
"Christmas Dream" appeared on the album "Perry Como Sings Merry Christmas Music in 1981," a compilation of Como's Christmas hits.
Song Length
The song runs for approximately three minutes and eight seconds, making it a quite brief yet impactful musical experience.
Music Awards
While "Christmas Dream" did not win any major music awards, it's beloved by fans as a classic piece of holiday music.
Billboard Performance
Despite the limited documentation on its ranking upon initial release, "Christmas Dream" remains a perennial favorite during the holiday season.
Artist Recognition
Perry Como was independently successful, earning numerous awards throughout his career, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. His rendition of the "Christmas Dream" further cements his status as a celebrated musical artist.
Cultural Impact
"Christmas Dream" has been covered by many artists over the years, demonstrating its popular cultural impact.

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