Dream a Little Dream of Me
Ozzie Nelson
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Stars shining bright above you Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you" Birds singing in the sycamore tree Dream a little dream of me Say "Night-ie night" and kiss me Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me While I'm alone and blue as can be Dream a little dream of me Stars fading, but I linger on, dear Still craving your kiss I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear Just saying this Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you But in your dreams whatever they be Dream a little dream of me Stars fading, but I linger on, dear Still craving your kiss I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear Just saying this Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you Sweet dreams that leave all worries far behind you But in your dreams whatever they be Dream a little dream of me
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Written by: Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, Wilbur Schwandt
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10 facts about this song
Historical Background"Dream a Little Dream of Me" was first recorded in 1931, not by Ozzie Nelson, but by Ozzie's future wife Harriet Hilliard with Ozzie Nelson's orchestra.
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Artist RecognitionThough the song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, Ozzie Nelson's version reached number 1 on Billboard magazine's "Record Buying Guide" in 1931.
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Songwriter ProfilesThe music for "Dream A Little Dream Of Me " was composed by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt, both of whom were relatively unknown. The lyrics were written by Gus Kahn, a prominent lyricist of the time.
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Musical StyleThe song belongs to the genre of "traditional pop" or "classic pop", which was the music that was most popular before rock and roll came into being in the mid-1950s.
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Song AppealIts romantic, nostalgic feel combined with the big band sound popular of the time contributed to the song's appeal and its lasting popularity.
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InfluenceThe song has been covered by over 60 artists, including The Mamas & The Papas, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and Doris Day.
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LegacyThe song's enduring popularity was demonstrated in 1968 when a cover by Mama Cass with the Mamas and the Papas became an international hit. Despite the passage of many years, the song continues to be popular and is frequently used in films and television shows.
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Film and Television UsesEvoking nostalgia and romance, "Dream a Little Dream of Me" has been featured in a number of films and television programs including The Big Chill, Falling in Love, and in the TV series' The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Grey's Anatomy.
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Notable PerformancesIn a 1968 performance, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong performed a memorable duet of "Dream a Little Dream of Me" that garnered critical acclaim.
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Cultural ImpactReflecting its lasting appeal, "Dream a Little Dream of Me" has become a standard in the Great American Songbook, which is a canon of the most important and influential American popular songs of the 20th century.
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