Daydream Believer

John Stewart

About Daydream Believer

"Daydream Believer" is a song composed by John Stewart shortly before he left the Kingston Trio. It was originally recorded by The Monkees, with Davy Jones singing the lead. The single reached No. 1 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 1967, remaining there for four weeks, and peaked at No. 5 in the UK Singles Chart. It was the Monkees' last No. 1 hit in the U. S. In 1979, "Daydream Believer" was recorded by Canadian singer Anne Murray, whose version reached No. 3 on the U. S. country singles chart and No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has been recorded by others, including a 1971 version by John Stewart himself. Stewart said that it was supposed to be the third in a trilogy of songs about suburban life. Married couples start out in an idealistic haze, but after a few years it wears off, and each sees the other as he or she really is. This is, supposedly, when genuine love is proven. 


Year:
1971
3:33
252 
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Oh I could hide 'neath the wings
Of the blue bird as she sings
The six-o'clock alarm would never ring
But six rings and I rise
Wipe the sleep out of my eyes
The shaving razor's cold and it stings

Cheer up sleepy Jean
Oh what can it mean to a
Daydream believer and a
Homecoming queen

You once thought of me
As a white knight on his steed
Now you know how happy I can be
Oh, our good times start and end
Without all I want to spend
But how much baby do we really need

Cheer up sleepy Jean
Oh what can it mean to a
Daydream believer and a
Homecoming queen

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John Stewart

John Coburn Stewart (September 5, 1939 – January 19, 2008) was an American songwriter and singer. He is known for his contributions to the American folk music movement of the 1960s while with The Kingston Trio (1961–1967) and as popular music songwriter of The Monkees' #1 hit "Daydream Believer" and his own #5 hit "Gold", among several hundred original songs composed over a career of more than 40 years. more »

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The Monkees
"Daydream Believer" is one of The Monkees' biggest hit songs, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 1967. - The Monkees' version of this song was their last No. 1 hit in the United States. - Lead vocals on the song were performed by Davy Jones. - The Monkees' version of "Daydream Believer" was certified as gold for sales of over one million copies.
Anne Murray
In 1980, Canadian singer Anne Murray released a cover version of "Daydream Believer" which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. - Murray's cover version turned the song into a soft, introspective ballad. - This was one of several cover hits that helped establish Anne Murray's career in the U.S.
Davy Jones
Davy Jones, who was a member of The Monkees, gave a charismatic performance of "Daydream Believer" that endeared him to the global audience. - His rendition is still remembered as the classic interpretation of the song.
John Stewart
"Daydream Believer" was written by John Stewart shortly before he left the folk group, The Kingston Trio, in 1967. - Stewart wrote the song for his wife, Buffy Ford Stewart. - Despite this, he was reportedly not entirely happy with The Monkees' upbeat take on his more melancholy song. - Stewart would go on to have a successful solo career as a singer and songwriter.
General Facts
"Daydream Believer" remains a popular song to this day, covered by numerous artists across different music genres. - The song was used in the 2001 movie "Shrek," creating an entirely new generation of fans. - The song is known for its catchy, cheerful chorus, which has helped it to remain popular across the years.

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