The Mamas & the Papas – Dream a Little Dream of Me
“Dream a Little Dream of Me” is a beautiful ballad written by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt with music by Gus Kahn. It was first recorded in 1931 by Ozzie Nelson, but it has been covered by many artists over the years, including The Mamas & the Papas.
The song is about a couple who are separated, but who still dream of each other. The lyrics are simple, yet evocative, and they capture the pain and longing of love.
The Mamas & the Papas’ version of “Dream a Little Dream of Me” was released in 1968. It features the group’s signature harmonies, and it is considered one of their definitive recordings. The song was a hit, reaching number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Background and composition
“Dream a Little Dream of Me” was written in 1931 by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt with music by Gus Kahn. The song was originally written for the film The Great Meadow, but it was not used in the film.
The song’s lyrics are simple, yet evocative. They tell the story of a couple who are separated, but who still dream of each other. The song’s melody is also simple, but it is beautiful and haunting.
Recording and production
The Mamas & the Papas’ version of “Dream a Little Dream of Me” was recorded in 1968 at the Lou Adler Studios in Los Angeles, California. The song was produced by Lou Adler.
The recording features the group’s signature harmonies. Michelle Phillips sings the lead vocals, and she is joined by Denny Doherty, Cass Elliot, and John Phillips on backing vocals. The song’s instrumentation is simple, with acoustic guitars, bass, and drums.
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Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt with music by Gus Kahn.
- It was first recorded in 1931 by Ozzie Nelson.
- The Mamas & the Papas’ version of the song was released in 1968.
- The song reached number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- “Dream a Little Dream of Me” has been covered by many artists, including Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and John Coltrane.