Dream Baby
Roy Orbison
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I was all right for a while, I could smile for a while But I saw you last night, you held my hand so tight As you stopped to say "Hello" Aw you wished me well, you couldn't tell That I'd been crying over you, crying over you Then you said "so long". left me standing all alone Alone and crying, crying, crying crying It's hard to understand but the touch of your hand Can start me crying I thought that I was over you but it's true, so true I love you even more than I did before but darling what can I do For you don't love me and I'll always be Crying over you, crying over you Yes, now you're gone and from this moment on I'll be crying, crying, crying, crying Yeah crying, crying, over you
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Written by: Cindy Walker
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Dream Baby" is a song by the iconic American singer-songwriter Roy Orbison. It was featured on Orbison's 1962 album, "The All-Time Greatest Hits of Roy Orbison."
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Dream Baby" quickly became a hit and peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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SongwriterWhile Orbison is known for writing many of his own hits, "Dream Baby" was actually written by country songwriter Cindy Walker.
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Previous SVG CoversBefore Orbison's recording, the song was previously recorded by country singer Glen Campbell in 1961.
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High TempoThe song was notable for its time due to its high tempo, which contrasted with Orbison's more well-known ballads such as "Oh, Pretty Woman" and "Crying."
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Dream Baby" has been covered by several artists, including Waylon Jennings, Jerry Lee Lewis, Loretta Lynn, and even Bruce Springsteen.
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Live Performances"Dream Baby" was often performed live by Orbison, where it notably featured his powerful and emotion-laden voice.
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Popularity Across the PondThe song was not only a hit in the United States, but also reached the Top 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Unique Singing StyleIn "Dream Baby," as with most of his other hits, Roy Orbison showcased his unique three-octave singing range which sets him apart in the music industry.
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Rock and Roll Hall of FameRoy Orbison, the singer of "Dream Baby," was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, reinforcing the impact of his music, including "Dream Baby."
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