Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat

The Ink Spots

About Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat

"Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat" is a song written by Leon René, Otis René and Emerson Scott in 1941. It was recorded in 1941 by The Ink Spots (Decca 4045), Erskine Hawkins (Bluebird B-11277), "Hutch" Leslie Hutchinson with Orchestra (HMV B. D.1006), and The Four Tones & Eddie Beal Trio (Make Believe Ballroom AM 02357-E). It was first heard in a feature film in Bullet Scars (1942). It was also heard in 1942 in Juke Girl and Wings for the Eagle. 1942 also saw versions of the song released by bandleaders Shep Fields, Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, and Artie Shaw. Dinah Washington released a cover of the song on her 1957 album Dinah Washington Sings Fats Waller. More modernly, the song was covered by Murray Head on his 1975 album Say It Ain't So (and released in 1976 as a single) and by Natalie Cole on her 1989 album Good to Be Back. Sally Timms covered the song on a 1988 album of that title. It also appears on the 1989 album 1812 by The Swingle Singers. 


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Someone's rocking my dreamboat,
Someone's invading my dream;
We were sailing along,
So peaceful and calm,
Suddenly, something went wrong.

Someone's rocking my dreamboat,
Disturbing a beautiful dream;
It's a mystery to me,
This mutiny at sea,
Who can it be?

A friendly breeze gave us a start
To a paradise of our own.
All at once a storm blew us apart,
And left me drifting alone.

Someone's rocking my dreamboat,
I'm captain without any crew;
But with love as my guide,
I'll follow the tide,
I'll keep sailing till I find you.

Someone's rocking my dreamboat,
Someone's invading my dream;
We were sailing along,
So peaceful and calm,
Suddenly, something went wrong.

Someone's rocking my dreamboat,
Disturbing a beautiful dream;
It's a mystery to me,
This mutiny at sea,
Who can it be? (Who can it be?)

A friendly breeze gave us a start
To a paradise of our own.
All at once a storm blew us apart,
And left me drifting alone.

Someone's rocking my dreamboat,
I'm captain without any crew;
But with love as my guide,
I'll follow the tide,
I'll keep sailing till I find you.

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The Ink Spots

The Ink Spots were a vocal group in the 1930s and 1940s that helped define the musical genre that led to rhythm and blues and rock and roll, and the subgenre doo-wop. They and the Mills Brothers, another black vocal group of the same period, gained much acceptance in both the white community and black community. They were inducted into the vocal group hall of fame in 1999. more »

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Written by: EMERSON C. SCOTT, LEON T. RENE, OTIS J RENE

Lyrics © OTIS RENE PUBLICATIONS, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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6 facts about this song

Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat" - Song Origin and Original Artists
This popular song was written in 1941 by Leon René, Otis René, and Emerson Scott. - It was originally recorded by "The Ink Spots", an American vocal jazz group that gained fame in the 1930s and 1940s.
Dinah Washington's Version
Jazz singer Dinah Washington released her rendition of "Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat" in 1957, as part of her tribute album to "The Ink Spots". - Washington's version was arranged by Quincy Jones, who later became one of the most influential musical figures of the 20th century.
Swingle Singers' Interpretation
An a cappella arrangement of "Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat" was produced by "The Swingle Singers", a French vocal group. - The group is known for their innovative acapella arrangements of classical music and songs spanning various genres.
Popularity and Legacy
"Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat" was one of The Ink Spots' greatest hits, reaching No.2 on the US Billboard chart in 1941. - It has been covered by various artists across decades and genres, including Clyde McPhatter, The Platters, and Erroll Garner.
Musical Elements
The song showcases the harmonic style that became a signature of "The Ink Spots". Many of their songs start with a spoken introduction and feature a tenor lead singer over a progression of guitar and vocal harmonies. - The verses are often melancholy or romantic, which is the case with "Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat".
Cultural Significance
"Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat", like many other songs by "The Ink Spots", played an influential role in shaping the evolution of R&B and rock music. - Its covers by Dinah Washington and The Swingle Singers demonstrate its enduring appeal beyond its initial jazz and pop contexts.

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