Street of Dreams
Bing Crosby
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Midnight, you heavy laden, it's midnight Come on and trade in your old dreams for new Your new dreams for old I know where they're bought I know where they're sold Midnight, you've got to get there at midnight And you'll be met there by others like you Brothers as blue Smiling on the street of dreams Love laughs at a king Kings don't mean a thing On the street of dreams Dreams broken in two can be made like new On the street of dreams Gold, sliver and gold All you can hold is in the moonbeams Poor, no one is poor Long as love is sure On the street of dreams Midnight, look at the steeple, it's midnight Unhappy people, it's ringing with joy It's ringing with cheer 'Cause yesterday's gone Tomorrow is near Midnight, the heart is lighter at midnight Things will be brighter the moment you find More of your kind Smiling on the street of dreams Love laughs at a king Kings don't mean a thing On the street of dreams Dreams broken in two can be made like new On the street of dreams Gold, sliver and gold All you can hold is in the moonbeams Poor, no one is poor Long as love is sure On the street of dreams
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Written by: Sam Lewis, Victor Young
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Street of Dreams" is regarded as a ballad, adding to the gamut of melancholy melodies laid out by popular singers of the era like Bing Crosby.
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Street of Dreams' Birth YearThis classic tune was composed in 1932, during the prime time of jazz and big-band music.
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The Song Creators"Street of Dreams" was written by Victor Young and Sam Lewis. Victor Young is credited with the music, while Sam Lewis was responsible for the lyrics.
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Bing Crosby's Popular VersionsBing Crosby recorded his version of the song on December 22, 1932, with the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra. He recorded it again on May 23, 1940, with The Paradise Island Trio. Both versions gained substantial acclaim.
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Other Artist's CoversApart from Bing Crosby and Guy Lombardo, numerous artists have covered the song, including Frank Sinatra and Tommy Dorsey.
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The Musical Genre & Style"Street of Dreams" is characterized as a classic pop song, offering a blend of jazz, blues, swing, and dance-band styles which were popular during the period when the song was produced.
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Bing Crosby’s Notable Partnership with Guy LombardoBing Crosby's rendition with Guy Lombardo and his Orchestra is considered one of the more popular configurations of the song. Lombardo's "sweet" big-band sound complemented Crosby's melodic voice tacitly.
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Street of Dreams lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of "Street of Dreams" represent the popular romantic and yearning themes that dominated the Great Depression years.
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Song LegacyToday, "Street of Dreams" is one of those songs which encapsulate the characteristic sound of its era and continues to be appreciated by classic jazz and big-band music enthusiasts.
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Album & Soundtrack AppearancesThe song has been included in several compilation albums throughout the years, also served as a soundtrack in some movies, amplifying its popularity.
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