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The Mamas & the Papas — Dream a Little Dream of Me
Album: The Papas & The Mamas
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Released: 1968
Length: 3:07
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 khardog145 wrote:

Ahhh the beautiful voice of Mama Cass.



Still unmatched  today.
 surfool wrote:

Stars shining bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singin' in the sycamore trees
Dream a little dream of me

Say "Night-ie night" and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Dream a little dream of me

Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
Just saying this

Sweet dreams 'til sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams, whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me

Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
Just saying this

Sweet dreams 'til sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams, whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
Dream a little dream of me
Dream a little dream of me




Thank You for the lyrics!!  
 justin4kick wrote:


Mama Cass shakin' that .ehh. dress!


Could this be a really mean thing to say....
 justin4kick wrote:


Mama Cass shakin' that .ehh. dress!


That's funny, but in this gif they're all extended a bit.


Mama Cass shakin' that .ehh. dress!
Sublime
Why no lyrics?  Just curious.
Stars shining bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singin' in the sycamore trees
Dream a little dream of me

Say "Night-ie night" and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Dream a little dream of me

Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
Just saying this

Sweet dreams 'til sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams, whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me

Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
Just saying this

Sweet dreams 'til sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams, whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
Dream a little dream of me
Dream a little dream of me
 FlatCat wrote:

Knowing now how much trouble she has had with her vocal chords, it almost hurts to hear her abusing them. That harsh, pinched sound. It makes a great song hard to listen to. 



you must be listening to another song. there's nothing like that here.
spectacular.
I wonder if k.d. Lang ever covered this? Bet she could belt it out. 
Yeah...
Dreams
Mama Cass' voice was the morning after.
r.i.p.
love
Its a mortal pity that these people didn't last longer. My family [on one side] was from the Nova Scotia. They knew Denny.
 steuss wrote:

From Norah Jones' "Good Morning" to Cass Elliott's "Dream a Little Dream of Me" is too much of a jolt for me.




Norah is great, but, I like this much better!!
One of their best!
From Norah Jones' "Good Morning" to Cass Elliott's "Dream a Little Dream of Me" is too much of a jolt for me.
Seems like a good time as any to put the ham sandwich myth to rest.
 
From Wikipedia:
An oft-repeated urban legend is that Elliot choked to death on a ham sandwich. The story spread soon after the discovery of her body and was based on speculation in the initial media coverage. A 2014 article in Haaretz identified the person who started the false rumor as follows: "Unfortunately, the first doctor [in London] who examined her speculated to the press about the cause of death, and that's the version that stuck." An autopsy had not been performed when the physician was quoted, and the Metropolitan Police told reporters that a partially eaten sandwich found in her room might have been relevant to the cause of death. When Keith Simpson performed the autopsy, he determined that Elliot had died of heart failure, and that no food was present in her windpipe.
 
 
And now you know... the rest of the story. Good day?
 Tomfranpat wrote:
Who is Ozzie Nelson? Ha Ha!
 
      Ozzie was the first Eagle Scout.
 FlatCat wrote:

Knowing now how much trouble she has had with her vocal chords, it almost hurts to hear her abusing them. That harsh, pinched sound. It makes a great song hard to listen to. 


What ARE you talking about?  Are you commenting on a different record?
My winds harmonize well with it.
Don't ya all wish for just two minutes, you could sing/harmonize like this?  

Or even the whistling.  Ha!  
Interesting the album cover title has Papas first, but I've only heard the band name with the Mamas first.
Knowing now how much trouble she has had with her vocal chords, it almost hurts to hear her abusing them. That harsh, pinched sound. It makes a great song hard to listen to. 
Just a beautiful classic song. 10/10. 
No lyrics available? How about these...

Stars shining bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me

Say "Night-ie night" and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Dream a little dream of me

Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me

Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me

I started to dream of a ham sandwich and realized...
The most beautiful tremolo on earth. Just perfect.
Mama Cass.... She's always been underrated compared to the other great female vocalists of the 1960s.  I was guilty of this, as well.... But after watching the two-part documentary on Laurel Canyon (NOT the one with Jakob Dylan) I emerged with so much admiration and respect for all Cass Elliot brought to the music, and to the scene. What a goddess.
Great track, something for everyone in this tune! 8/10 👌
 treatment_bound wrote:

Pretty much everybody (including Eddie Vedder!) in the last 85 years.  


 

I believe I've heard a version by Diane Schuur.
 WonderLizard wrote:

According to Wiki, is was a Cass Elliot solo. It was released in the US as TM&TP, but everywhere else it was released as Cass solo. Interestingly, the song was first recorded in 1931 by none other than Ozzie Nelson's band (Ozzie and Harriet, father of Rick) with Nelson on vocals. Bloody song's 83 years old--a lot to be said for any song with that kind of staying power.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_a_Little_Dream_of_Me
 
The great stuff your learn on the RP comments page! Bill just mentioned this (2/11/20).
Classy?
 jukes1 wrote:
Oh, my wedding song. Nice.
 

Bless your Marriage... and message... that's so nice!
Who is Ozzie Nelson? Ha Ha!
I actually know, also.
But we're giving away our age.
Tom
One of my all-time favorite voices, on the song that I think shows off her voice the best. Just dreamy all the way 'round. 
Hi-Fidelity Stereophonics on the monitors oh yeah...
There's a special place in my heart for all things Ms&Ps. When I was in grade school, theirs (and Simon & Garfunkel's) were the only hip records my mother had. I remember jumping up and down on the couch in onesie pajamas to the Ms&Ps with my best friend from down the block. 
 khardog145 wrote:
Ahhh the beautiful voice of Mama Cass.
 
I agree  
Always seems to put me in a good mood. Thumbs up Bill ! {#Bounce}
Ahhh the beautiful voice of Mama Cass.
Ummmm.  It's a little startling to realize that the children of these people are now adults with children of their own. 

OK, well, ... it's startling to me, anyway.
Long Live                                                                                                                     Radio Paradise
My rating:                                           8 - Most Excellent             but sadly not more
not one of their better efforts. Give us Twelve Thirty!
Wow... I can still recall this song and the magical summer nights from that year...the breeze coming through the windows and down the hall, Dad snoring on the sofa with the TV on, and Mom calling to my brother and I to put the Hot Wheels away, turn off the radio, and go to bed. We'd always leave the radio playing until she'd come in to turn it off, though!
gives voice to all that was good and optimistic in my childhood.
 ginger wrote:
I've never heard this version! Thanks for sharing.

 
Are you from the Moon? 
 LaurieinTucson wrote:

I've only heard this version. Who else does it?

 
Pretty much everybody (including Eddie Vedder!) in the last 85 years.  


 WonderLizard wrote:

According to Wiki, is was a Cass Elliot solo. It was released in the US as TM&TP, but everywhere else it was released as Cass solo. Interestingly, the song was first recorded in 1931 by none other than Ozzie Nelson's band (Ozzie and Harriet, father of Rick) with Nelson on vocals. Bloody song's 83 years old—a lot to be said for any song with that kind of staying power.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_a_Little_Dream_of_Me

 
Aha!
She would have been 75 on Monday the 19th.  75!
 ginger wrote:
I've never heard this version! Thanks for sharing.

 
I've only heard this version. Who else does it?
I do, Mama. I do.
Classic! Nuff said. 8.
 ginger wrote:
I've never heard this version! Thanks for sharing.

 
Ditto.
I've never heard this version! Thanks for sharing.
In 1991, I was in Berlin, and a commercial kept showing up every time I went to see a movie.
I hated the commercial itself, showing rich young people who spent their time being happy, wearing great (if expensive) clothes and Ray Bans and driving priceless vintage cars... and since the day it ocured to me that I couldn't remember the product, it hasn't come back to me{#Eek}
The point is, the commercial was set to Dream a little dream, of course. I had never heard the song before. It went straight to my heart.
It took me a painful week or two until I found someone who knew the commercial and the music they chose for it.

I'm just... really happy that this song exists, in this version obviously.
aclassic tune
loves an appropriate honky tonkish piano.
Classic!
What a beautiful voice she had.
 apd wrote:
um, hate to tell you, but that's not what happened - you probably shouldn't look up the real story.

 
Well, I looked up the "real" story, and here's what I found: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_a_Little_Dream_of_Me#Cass_Elliot_version
Any other information you have would be beneficial if not enlightening.
This is a nice song, but she always makes me think of ham sandwiches... {#Chef} 
The best. 

An effortless classic.


 spij wrote:
What a pleasure to hear such historical vocaling in these autotune times...
 
I was watching the Beatles on stage from about 1963 yesterday, and they were really energetically playing and belting it out and I thought: the difference is that real talent had to slug it out to become known whereas now the music companies simply push product and hope it sells. Talent isn't necessary - just attractiveness to get someone to purchase.

Then there's a breath of fresh air like this, or Glen Campbell, and you remember (if you were there) that we were in the presence of greatness. 
 
um, hate to tell you, but that's not what happened - you probably shouldn't look up the real story.



WonderLizard wrote:
Man, what pipes. And leave it to John Phillips to pull this nugget out as a solo showcase for her.

 


 kingart wrote:
And for those of you who don't know, she sang a similar ballad for Monte Walsh, a 1970 semi-classic Western starring Lee Marvin and Jeanne Moreau, directed by William Fraker, a Class A cinematographer of the 60s - 80s. 

This is a fine song, but now a bit dated (music, and the movie soundtrack, by the late, great John Barry)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcPQfOIVwLA

 
Absolutely brilliant find.! Thank you. 
And for those of you who don't know, she sang a similar ballad for Monte Walsh, a 1970 semi-classic Western starring Lee Marvin and Jeanne Moreau, directed by William Fraker, a Class A cinematographer of the 60s - 80s. 

This is a fine song, but now a bit dated (music, and the movie soundtrack, by the late, great John Barry)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcPQfOIVwLA
Long a sentimental favorite of mine. Takes me right back to high school . . . 


one of my first real bands. i remember jumping up and down on my parents' couch with my best friend, dressed in our pajama onesies, listening to mamas & papas, the hippest record my mom had.  
 spij wrote:
What a pleasure to hear such historical vocaling in these autotune times...

 

Indeed!
That's one sweet tune. Thanks!
There's just something so simple and pure about this. It walks the line of being cheesy but never crosses over. 
Where's the fickin' eleven? I want an eleven.{#Bananapiano}
Nice song. {#Daisy}
What a pleasure to hear such historical vocaling in these autotune times...
i adore this! thank you!
Nicely done...Sorry I missed your birthday anniv. last Friday, Mama C., but I'm always California Dreaming.
Oh, my wedding song. Nice.
just perfect.
 markthecarp wrote:
She's got one of those rare voices you just gotta love.

 

imagine if she was still singing...
 absolutemotion wrote:
Can never get enough of Cass... damn that sandwich.

 
Apparently that's a myth. No food was found in her windpipe post mortem. Cass did die ('74) in the same flat that Keith Moon ('78) did, though. 
 ziakut wrote:
I never thought Mamas and Papas did this. I always thought this was a solo Cass Elliott thing.

 
According to Wiki, is was a Cass Elliot solo. It was released in the US as TM&TP, but everywhere else it was released as Cass solo. Interestingly, the song was first recorded in 1931 by none other than Ozzie Nelson's band (Ozzie and Harriet, father of Rick) with Nelson on vocals. Bloody song's 83 years old--a lot to be said for any song with that kind of staying power.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_a_Little_Dream_of_Me
Timeless deliciousness for my soul.{#Good-vibes}
I LOVE this song!!!!!
{#Heartkiss}  luv it - must be G O D L I K E
I love you Cass Elliott.
I never thought Mamas and Papas did this. I always thought this was a solo Cass Elliott thing.
We be singing in the kitchen!
She's got one of those rare voices you just gotta love.
Love love love{#Heartkiss}
Ninth!


Somehow it's just not the same. 
Great addition, nice 1 Bill!
Oh - my very first cassette was Cass' solo album and this song alone stuck in my brain. I've loved this since I was a little tweenie!{#Music}
Such a sweet, delicate voice when she wanted it to be.
Man, what pipes. And leave it to John Phillips to pull this nugget out as a solo showcase for her.
This is fantastic!
Cass Elliot...your beautiful voice is still missed. The group was a wonderful offset in the late 60s. Denny and John you are missed too. Nice to hear this is opposed to the often 'California Dreamin'. The inner workings of this group were a real test of the human condition...with the unrequited love and such. 
perfect
second
first!
{#Yes}   {#Sleep}
Could this really have been 7 years between plays? Way too long Bill {#Naughty}
Can never get enough of Cass... damn that sandwich.
Timeless, A true evergreen. I LOVE this. A straight 10.
great tune... you just don't hear the upright piano enough in rock and roll.
lester wrote:
Sorry, this one is better by far.
This one's okay, but her solo version is better.
I was having a miserable morning until I signed on and heard this little ray of sunshine. Thanks for this instant pick me up.
Goosebumps!
Sorry, this one is better by far.
She really did have a great voice. Seductive.
Damn that sandwich!
theo wrote:
evilmu wrote:
i've always loved this song.
Me too. One of their best.
Ditto!
aww... i hate a lot of covers of this song, but this version is still great. it kind of made me smile :)
Anyone know where I can find a copy of their 2nd, The Mamas and the Papas? Doesn't seem to have been reissued on CD. LP is fine.
A game winning home run in the bottom of the 9th, that girl you've always liked saying yes to a date, the moon rising on a cool clear night, and this tune. It makes you feel right and good and happy.
A classic!
my parents only had country and big band/pop vocal albums with two exceptions: simon & garfunkel and the mamas and papas. this was my musical awakening at about 6 or 7 years old. i always feel all melty and groovy when I hear Ms&Ps, especially when it's not 'california dreamin' for the billionth time.
evilmu wrote:
i've always loved this song.
Me too. One of their best.
A very lovely song. I already loved it in my childhood.
Wow...where do I start? Nostaglia plus! and have the vinyl too I am proud to say. Ah hem!