Did You Ever See a Dream Walking
Bing Crosby
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Something very strange and mystic happened to me Something realistic and as weird as can be Something that I feared, somehow is now endeared to me And what a funny feeling, odd and yet so true Did a thing like this ever happen to you? Did you ever see a dream walking? Well, I did Did you ever hear a dream talking? Well, I did Did you ever 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 you a ever see a dream romancing? Well, I did Did you ever see heaven right in your arms, saying, "I love you, I do" Well, the dream that was walking and the dream that was talking And the heaven in my arms was you Did you ever see a dream walking? Well, I did Did you ever hear a dream talking? Well, I did Did you ever 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 you a ever see a dream romancing? Well, I did Did you ever see heaven right in your arms, saying, "I love you, I do" Well, the dream that was walking and the dream that was talking And the heaven in my arms was you
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Written by: MACK GORDON, HARRY REVEL
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13 facts about this song
Era of Release"Did You Ever See a Dream Walking" is a popular song from the 'Great American Songbook'- an era from the 1920s through the 1950s known for producing a significant number of timeless standards.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the remarkable duo - Harry Revel and Mack Gordon; two prolific and successful songwriters of the era.
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Al Bowlly's versionAl Bowlly, an accomplished jazz guitarist and singer, performed an emotionally resonating version of "Did You Ever See a Dream Walking".
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1933 ReleaseBing Crosby first recorded the song on 20th November 1933 for Brunswick Records and it reached the charts of the day peaking at No. 5.
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Use in Films"Did You Ever See a Dream Walking" was used in the 1933 film 'Sitting Pretty'. The song was performed in the film by the notable character actress Lilian Bond.
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Cover VersionsBesides Bing Crosby and Al Bowlly, this song was also covered by several other iconic artists such as Eddy Duchin, Art Tatum, Ray Noble, and many others.
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Eddy Duchin VersionEddy Duchin's orchestra provided a beautifully ornate backdrop to the song in their cover, emphasizing the romantic theme in their orchestration.
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Archie Bleyer versionIn 1947, a version of this song by Archie Bleyer and his Orchestra reached the Billboard charts, peaking at the 17th spot.
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Timeless ClassicThe song has remained a favorite among jazz and standards musicians, and has been recorded in many instrumental and vocal versions throughout the years.
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Appearance in Animated Series"Did You Ever See a Dream Walking?" featured in the 1933 Betty Boop animation series titled "Snow-White", adding to its cultural impact.
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Compilation AlbumsBing Crosby's version of "Did You Ever See a Dream Walking" has been included in various Crosby retrospectives, underlining its importance in his musical career.
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StyleThe song exemplifies the melodic and lyrical richness of the 'Great American Songbook' era, with its romantic, nostalgic lyrics paired with a memorable, singable melody.
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LegacyThe song's dreamy, charming, and timeless qualities continue to endear it to audiences, making it a gem from the 'Great American Songbook' era.
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