Did You Ever See a Dream Walking?

Al Bowlly

About Did You Ever See a Dream Walking?

"Did You Ever See a Dream Walking?" is a popular song, introduced by Art Jarrett in the 1933 film Sitting Pretty. The music was written by Harry Revel, the lyrics by Mack Gordon. The song was originally published in 1933 and there were charted versions in the USA that year by Eddy Duchin (No. 1 in the charts), Guy Lombardo (#2), Bing Crosby (#5), and Meyer Davis (#6). Since then, there have been many covers of the song, including Henry Hall's 1933 cover, Al Bowlly with Ray Noble and his Orchestra (1933), Matt Monro (1957), Dorothy Lamour (1957), Michael Holliday (1959), Max Bygraves (1960), and a version by Frankie Avalon for the 1960 album Summer Scene. Bing Crosby included the song in a medley on his album On the Sentimental Side (1962). 


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2008
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Did you ever see a dream walking? 
Well, I did. 
Did you ever hear a dream talking? 
Well, I did.
 
Did you have a dream thrill you 
With "Will you be mine?" 
Oh, it's so grand, 
And it's too, too divine!
 
Did you ever see a dream dancing? 
Well, I did. 
Did a ever see a dream romancing? 
Well, I did!
 
Did you see heaven right in your arms, 
Saying, "I love you, I do!" 
Well, the dream that was walking, 
And the dream that was talking, 
The heaven in my arms was you.

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Al Bowlly

Albert Allick Bowlly (7 January 1898 – 17 April 1941) was a Southern-African singer, songwriter, composer and band leader, who became a popular jazz crooner during the British dance band era of the 1930s and later worked in the United States. He recorded more than 1,000 records between 1927 and 1941. His most popular songs include "Midnight, the Stars and You", "Goodnight, Sweetheart", "The Very Thought of You", "Guilty", and "Love Is the Sweetest Thing". more »

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Written by: MACK GORDON, HARRY REVEL

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10 facts about this song

Song Overview
"Did You Ever See a Dream Walking?" is a popular song that has been covered by a wide variety of artists over the years. It was originally written by Harry Revel and Mack Gordon and was published in 1933.
Popular Cover Versions
Some of the most renowned versions of the song are by Bing Crosby, Eddy Duchin, Frankie Avalon, Guy Lombardo, Ray Noble, and Al Bowlly.
Al Bowlly's Cover
Al Bowlly recorded "Did You Ever See a Dream Walking?" with the Ray Noble orchestra in 1933. Bowlly's haunting vocals paired with Noble's lush orchestrations made this rendition denoted with the label "classic".
Bing Crosby's Cover
One of the most famous versions of this song was recorded by Bing Crosby. This version bears the label "hit single". Crosby recorded his cover of the song on November 27, 1933, and it reached the number one spot on the charts.
Eddy Duchin's Version
Eddy Duchin's version of "Did You Ever See a Dream Walking?" has been labeled as an "elegant and sophisticated interpretation", due to Duchin's renowned class and personal style in performing.
Frankie Avalon's Rendition
Teen idol Frankie Avalon also recorded a version of "Did You Ever See a Dream Walking?", denoted as a "pop idol cover". The young heartthrob's rendition was particularly popular amongst the youth during his peak in the 1950s and 1960s.
Guy Lombardo's Interpretation
Bandleader Guy Lombardo, together with his orchestra "The Royal Canadians," also released a rendition of the song. Their version was categorized as a "swing era hit", reflecting the trendy musical style of the time.
Ray Noble's Interpretation
Known for his romantic and sentimental style, Ray Noble's version of the song beautifully showcases his full orchestra. It can be labeled as an "orchestral version" given the elaborate arrangements applied.
Song Appearance in Media
"Did You Ever See A Dream Walking?" was also featured in the Paramount movie "Sitting Pretty". Hence, the song is also categorised under "film soundtracks".
Featured in Cartoons
The song has also been featured in several cartoons, particularly those from Warner Bros. and Disney, labeling it as part of "cartoon soundtracks". It can be heard in cartoons such as the Silly Symphonies' The Pied Piper (1933) and Merry Old Soul (1933).

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