I Dream of You (More Than You Dream I Do)

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About I Dream of You (More Than You Dream I Do)

"I Dream of You (More Than You Dream I Do)" is a popular song. It was written by Marjorie Goetschius and Edna Osser and published in 1944. Charted versions were recorded by Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra, by Andy Russell, by Frank Sinatra, and by Perry Como. The recording by Tommy Dorsey was made on November 14, 1944 and released by RCA Victor as catalog number 20-1608. It first reached the Billboard magazine charts on December 28, 1944 and lasted 8 weeks on the chart, peaking at #4. The flip side of this recording was also a big hit, "Opus No. 1." The recording by Andy Russell was released by Capitol Records as catalog number 175. It first reached the Billboard magazine charts on December 21, 1944 and lasted 3 weeks on the chart, peaking at #5. The flip side of this recording was "Magic Is the Moonlight." The recording by Frank Sinatra was made on December 1, 1944, released by Columbia Records as catalog number 36762). It first reached the Billboard magazine charts on January 18, 1945 and lasted 4 weeks on the chart, peaking at #7. This recording was a two-sided hit; the flip side of this recording was "Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night of the Week)." 


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1986
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Frank Sinatra

Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra, /sɨˈnɑːtrə/, (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and film actor of Italian origin. more »

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Artist History
"I Dream of You (More than You Dream I Do)" was recorded by three major artists in the mid-1940s - Tommy Dorsey, Perry Como, and Frank Sinatra.
Song Achievement
The rendition of the song by Perry Como reached the 4th position on the charts while Sinatra's recording reached the 7th.
Songwriter Information
The song was composed by Marjorie Goetschius and Edna Osser. Marjorie Goetschius also has songwriting credits on other popular hits such as "When the Lights Go on Again (All Over the World)".
Release Dates
Tommy Dorsey was the first to record the song on August 1, 1944. Perry Como and Frank Sinatra recorded it later the same year.
Album
Sinatra's recording of the song is included in his 1965 album "Sinatra '65: The Singer Today" which includes his popular singles from that year.
Musicality
The song is known for its romantic lyrics and soothing melody, making it a popular choice for slow dances during its time.
Live Performances
Perry Como often performed this song during his live concerts and many of his fans regarded it as one of his signature songs.
Movie Feature
Sinatra's version of "I Dream of You (More than You Dream I Do)" was featured in his 1945 film "Anchors Aweigh," a musical comedy where Sinatra plays a young sailor.
Unique Achievements
Tommy Dorsey's version reached number 2 on Billboard's Harlem Hit Parade for three weeks.
Variations
Each artist has brought their unique style to the song – Tommy Dorsey is known for his orchestral arrangements, Perry Como for his romantic crooning, and Frank Sinatra for his emotional delivery.
Popularity
Even though several decades have passed since its initial release, the song is still remembered as a vintage classic and continues to be played on oldies radio stations.
Cover Versions
Over the years the song has been covered by many artists, including Johnny Desmond, Doris Day, and Glenn Miller Orchestra.

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