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About You Dreamer You

"You Dreamer You" (also known as "Oh, What a Dream") is a song written and originally recorded by Johnny Cash. The song was recorded by Cash on March 12, 1959" and released as his third Columbia single (Columbia 4-41371, with "Frankie's Man, Johnny" on the opposite side) in April 1959."You Dreamer You" made it to number 13 on the Billboard country chart, while "Frankie's Man, Johnny" reached number 9 on the country chart and number 57 on the Hot 100.


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Johnny Cash

John R. "Johnny" Cash (February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003), was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Although he is primarily remembered as a country music icon, his songs and sound spanned many other genres including rockabilly and rock and roll—especially early in his career—as well as blues, folk, and gospel. This crossover appeal led to Cash being inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Gospel Music Hall of Fame. more »

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Album Release
"You Dreamer You" is part of Johnny Cash's 6th studio album "Songs of our Soil" which was released in 1959.
Songwriter
The song was written by Johnny Cash himself, showcasing his songwriting talent in addition to his performing skills.
Genre Classification
"You Dreamer You" falls under the country genre, a style synonymous with Johnny Cash’s career.
Lyrical Theme
The lyrics of "You Dreamer You" speak about a man dreaming about his love interest, which was a common narrative theme in Johnny Cash’s songs.
Label
The release of the song, as well as the album, was handled by Columbia Records, where Cash moved to after leaving Sun Records in 1958.
Album Reception
Although "You Dreamer You" did not reach chart-topping success, the album "Songs of Our Soil" as a whole was well-received, reaching number 9 on the Billboard country album chart.
Live Performance
"You Dreamer You" has been performed live by Cash on multiple occasions, thereby proving its popularity amongst fans.
Covers
Although lesser-known than some of Cash's other tracks, "You Dreamer You" has been covered by other artists, indicating its influence and lasting impact.
Spelling
The title of the song is sometimes also spelled as "You Dreamer, You", with a comma added for grammatical correctness.
Cash's Career
"You Dreamer You" was released during the early years of Johnny Cash's career, but the depth and emotion in the song showed signs of the legacy that he would consequently build.

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