Dion - Dream Lover Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote and recorded the song 'Dream Lover'?

   The song 'Dream Lover' was originally written and recorded by American musician Bobby Darin. Darin recorded it on March 5, 1959, and it was released as a single the following month.

2. What notable musicians contributed to the original recording of 'Dream Lover'?

   Neil Sedaka played piano on the original recording of 'Dream Lover' by Bobby Darin. It was produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler, and engineered by Tom Dowd.

3. Has 'Dream Lover' been covered by other artists?

   Yes, 'Dream Lover' has been covered by multiple artists over the years, including Dion, Ricky Nelson, Billy 'Crash' Craddock, and Tanya Tucker with Glen Campbell. Each cover has brought its unique style to the song.

4. What milestone did Billy 'Crash' Craddock's version of 'Dream Lover' achieve?

   Billy 'Crash' Craddock's version of 'Dream Lover' reached No. 1 on Cash Box's Country Top 65 chart and Record World's Country Singles Chart. It also peaked at No. 5 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart.

5. What inspired Bobby Darin when he wrote 'Dream Lover'?

   Bobby Darin was inspired by the C-Am-F-G7 chord progression on the piano. He stretched them out and felt a sense of space, leading to the flow of words for the song.

6. How did 'Dream Lover' impact Bobby Darin's career?

   'Dream Lover' was a huge hit for Bobby Darin, providing him with greater creative control as a songwriter and artist. Following its success, Darin released his next single 'Mack The Knife,' which stayed at No. 1 in the US for 9 weeks.