My Elusive Dreams

David Houston, Tammy Wynette

About My Elusive Dreams

"My Elusive Dreams" is a country music song written by Billy Sherrill and Curly Putman, which has been recorded by several artists. The best-known version was recorded as a duet by David Houston and Tammy Wynette, and was a No. 1 country hit in October 1967; the song also peaked at No. 89 on the Billboard Hot 100. Wynette recorded a second duet version of My Elusive Dreams in 1973 with George Jones; this version was included on the Let's Build a World Together album. The song follows a restless man and his wife, as he attempts to find an ever-elusive and lasting happiness pursuing various dreams and schemes, all which are ill-fated. The man's attempts at making something work include stops in at least six states: Texas, Utah, Alabama (specifically, Birmingham), Tennessee (specifically, Memphis - where the wife gave birth to their child - and later Nashville), Nebraska and finally Alaska (it is implied that during their stint there, their child died and was buried there). The man finally admits to his resigned wife that he recognizes she's tired of following him around the country and that his dreams are fleeting. 


Year:
1969
2:51
70 

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I followed you to Texas
I followed you to Utah
We didn't find it there, so we moved on
I followed you to Alabama
Things looked good in Birmingham
We didn't find it there, so we moved on

I know you're tired of following
My elusive dreams and schemes
For they're only fleeting things
My elusive dreams

I had your child in Memphis
You heard of work in Nashville
We didn't find it there, so we moved on
To a small farm in Nebraska
To a gold mine in Alaska
We didn't find it there, so we moved on

And now we've left Alaska
Because there was no go-old mine
But this time, only two of us moves on
Now all we have is each other
And a little memory to cling to
And still you won't let me go on alone

I know you're tired of following
My elusive dreams and schemes
For they're only fleeting things
My elusive dreams
For they're only fleeting things
My elusive dreams

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David Houston

Charles David Houston (December 9, 1935 – November 30, 1993) was an American country music singer. His peak in popularity came between the mid-1960s through the early 1970s. more »

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Written by: Billy Sherrill, Claude Putman Jr., Curly Putman

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10 facts about this song

Artist History
"My Elusive Dreams" is a song that has been performed by various artists, including David Houston and Tammy Wynette. The same track was also sung separately by George Jones.
Chart Success
When performed by David Houston and Tammy Wynette, the song became a hit, rising to number 1 on the U.S. country charts in 1967.
Songwriters
The song was written by Billy Sherrill and Curly Putman, who are both known for writing numerous hits in the Country music genre.
Notable Performances
In addition to David Houston, Tammy Wynette, and George Jones, other notable artists such as Bobby Vinton, Nancy Sinatra, and Tommy Page have also interpreted the song, illustrating its wide popularity among different musical styles.
Song's Theme
The song "My Elusive Dreams" talks about a couple that constantly moves in search of better opportunities but finds that they are not satisfying or fulfilling, hence the elusive dreams.
Cover Versions
The song was successfully covered by many artists in different genres throughout the years, including Charley Pride, Irish pop singer Val Doonican, and Johnny Darrell.
Composition
"My Elusive Dreams" is a beautiful ballad that combines soulful lyrics with a traditional country melody.
Recognition
The song is widely regarded as a classic in the Country genre due to its universal theme and timeless appeal.
Celebrity Connection
In a twist of fate, Tammy Wynette later married George Jones and they performed the song together in their live shows.
Re-Release
Despite early success, the song didn't stop its chart-topping ways in the '60s. When it was re-released as a single by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood, their version hit number 13 on the Billboards Hot Country Singles chart in 1970.

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