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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
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 khardog145 wrote:

Ahhh the beautiful voice of Mama Cass.



Still unmatched  today.
Posted 10 months ago by jwallstrom846    [ Reply ]
 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!!  
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:


Mama Cass shakin' that .ehh. dress!


Could this be a really mean thing to say....
Posted 1 year ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:


Mama Cass shakin' that .ehh. dress!


That's funny, but in this gif they're all extended a bit.
Posted 1 year ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]


Mama Cass shakin' that .ehh. dress!
Posted 1 year ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
Sublime
Posted 1 year ago by MrDill    [ Reply ]
Why no lyrics?  Just curious.
Posted 1 year ago by waterwench21    [ Reply ]
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
Posted 1 year ago by surfool    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
spectacular.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I wonder if k.d. Lang ever covered this? Bet she could belt it out. 
Posted 1 year ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
Yeah...
Dreams
Mama Cass' voice was the morning after.
r.i.p.
love
Posted 2 years ago by shhhh777    [ Reply ]
Its a mortal pity that these people didn't last longer. My family [on one side] was from the Nova Scotia. They knew Denny.
Posted 2 years ago by BlackBetty    [ Reply ]
 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!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
One of their best!
Posted 2 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
From Norah Jones' "Good Morning" to Cass Elliott's "Dream a Little Dream of Me" is too much of a jolt for me.
Posted 2 years ago by steuss    [ Reply ]
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?
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 Tomfranpat wrote:
Who is Ozzie Nelson? Ha Ha!
 
      Ozzie was the first Eagle Scout.
Posted 2 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
 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?
Posted 2 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
My winds harmonize well with it.
Posted 2 years ago by (former member)    [ Reply ]
Don't ya all wish for just two minutes, you could sing/harmonize like this?  

Or even the whistling.  Ha!  
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Interesting the album cover title has Papas first, but I've only heard the band name with the Mamas first.
Posted 3 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
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. 
Posted 3 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
Just a beautiful classic song. 10/10. 
Posted 3 years ago by grimdarc    [ Reply ]
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

Posted 3 years ago by rhlrstn    [ Reply ]
I started to dream of a ham sandwich and realized...
Posted 3 years ago by bigbobbybubba    [ Reply ]
The most beautiful tremolo on earth. Just perfect.
Posted 3 years ago by Chi_Editrix    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 3 years ago by Jeffji    [ Reply ]
Great track, something for everyone in this tune! 8/10 👌
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
 treatment_bound wrote:

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


 

I believe I've heard a version by Diane Schuur.
Posted 4 years ago by SpencerAR    [ Reply ]
 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).
Posted 4 years ago by bimmerfan739    [ Reply ]
Classy?
Posted 4 years ago by whiskofclarity    [ Reply ]
 jukes1 wrote:
Oh, my wedding song. Nice.
 

Bless your Marriage... and message... that's so nice!
Posted 4 years ago by GoodKarm    [ Reply ]
Who is Ozzie Nelson? Ha Ha!
I actually know, also.
But we're giving away our age.
Tom
Posted 5 years ago by Tomfranpat    [ Reply ]
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. 
Posted 5 years ago by birdman42    [ Reply ]
Hi-Fidelity Stereophonics on the monitors oh yeah...
Posted 5 years ago by john_m_hopkins    [ Reply ]
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. 
Posted 5 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
 khardog145 wrote:
Ahhh the beautiful voice of Mama Cass.
 
I agree  
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
Always seems to put me in a good mood. Thumbs up Bill ! {#Bounce}
Posted 5 years ago by maxvonevil    [ Reply ]
Ahhh the beautiful voice of Mama Cass.
Posted 6 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 6 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Long Live                                                                                                                     Radio Paradise
My rating:                                           8 - Most Excellent             but sadly not more
Posted 6 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
not one of their better efforts. Give us Twelve Thirty!
Posted 6 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
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!
Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
gives voice to all that was good and optimistic in my childhood.
Posted 7 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
 ginger wrote:
I've never heard this version! Thanks for sharing.

 
Are you from the Moon? 
Posted 7 years ago by raga    [ Reply ]
 LaurieinTucson wrote:

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

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


Posted 8 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
 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!
Posted 8 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
She would have been 75 on Monday the 19th.  75!
Posted 8 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
 ginger wrote:
I've never heard this version! Thanks for sharing.

 
I've only heard this version. Who else does it?
Posted 8 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
I do, Mama. I do.
Posted 8 years ago by SECA_Alan    [ Reply ]
Classic! Nuff said. 8.
Posted 8 years ago by whomhow    [ Reply ]
 ginger wrote:
I've never heard this version! Thanks for sharing.

 
Ditto.
Posted 8 years ago by Ulises    [ Reply ]
I've never heard this version! Thanks for sharing.
Posted 8 years ago by ginger    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 8 years ago by fedtho    [ Reply ]
aclassic tune
Posted 8 years ago by martyn1    [ Reply ]
loves an appropriate honky tonkish piano.
Posted 8 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
Classic!
Posted 8 years ago by scirica    [ Reply ]
What a beautiful voice she had.
Posted 8 years ago by Andybob    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 8 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
This is a nice song, but she always makes me think of ham sandwiches... {#Chef} 
Posted 8 years ago by floydoftherocks    [ Reply ]
The best. 
Posted 8 years ago by ohhh_katerina    [ Reply ]

An effortless classic.


Posted 8 years ago by eroz    [ Reply ]
 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. 
Posted 9 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
 
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.

 


Posted 9 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
 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. 
Posted 9 years ago by Chinto    [ Reply ]
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
Posted 9 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Long a sentimental favorite of mine. Takes me right back to high school . . . 
Posted 9 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]


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.  
Posted 9 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
 spij wrote:
What a pleasure to hear such historical vocaling in these autotune times...

 

Indeed!
Posted 9 years ago by eroz    [ Reply ]
That's one sweet tune. Thanks!
Posted 9 years ago by onerb    [ Reply ]
There's just something so simple and pure about this. It walks the line of being cheesy but never crosses over. 
Posted 9 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Where's the fickin' eleven? I want an eleven.{#Bananapiano}
Posted 9 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
Nice song. {#Daisy}
Posted 10 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
What a pleasure to hear such historical vocaling in these autotune times...
Posted 10 years ago by spij    [ Reply ]
i adore this! thank you!
Posted 10 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Nicely done...Sorry I missed your birthday anniv. last Friday, Mama C., but I'm always California Dreaming.
Posted 10 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
Oh, my wedding song. Nice.
Posted 10 years ago by jukes1    [ Reply ]
just perfect.
Posted 10 years ago by dsd    [ Reply ]
 markthecarp wrote:
She's got one of those rare voices you just gotta love.

 

imagine if she was still singing...
Posted 10 years ago by stackarukk    [ Reply ]
 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. 
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 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
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Timeless deliciousness for my soul.{#Good-vibes}
Posted 10 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
I LOVE this song!!!!!
Posted 10 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
{#Heartkiss}  luv it - must be G O D L I K E
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
I love you Cass Elliott.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
I never thought Mamas and Papas did this. I always thought this was a solo Cass Elliott thing.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
We be singing in the kitchen!
Posted 11 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
She's got one of those rare voices you just gotta love.
Posted 11 years ago by markthecarp    [ Reply ]
Love love love{#Heartkiss}
Posted 11 years ago by spiggy    [ Reply ]
Ninth!


Somehow it's just not the same. 
Posted 11 years ago by AvoidingWork    [ Reply ]
Great addition, nice 1 Bill!
Posted 11 years ago by KristianGregory    [ Reply ]
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}
Posted 11 years ago by sssterling    [ Reply ]
Such a sweet, delicate voice when she wanted it to be.
Posted 11 years ago by MilSF1    [ Reply ]
Man, what pipes. And leave it to John Phillips to pull this nugget out as a solo showcase for her.
Posted 11 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
This is fantastic!
Posted 11 years ago by aaronm    [ Reply ]
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. 
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
perfect
Posted 11 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
second
Posted 11 years ago by Scientist79    [ Reply ]
first!
Posted 11 years ago by patrick30    [ Reply ]
{#Yes}   {#Sleep}
Posted 11 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
Could this really have been 7 years between plays? Way too long Bill {#Naughty}
Posted 11 years ago by MilSF1    [ Reply ]
Can never get enough of Cass... damn that sandwich.
Posted 18 years ago by absolutemotion    [ Reply ]
Timeless, A true evergreen. I LOVE this. A straight 10.
Posted 18 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
great tune... you just don't hear the upright piano enough in rock and roll.
Posted 18 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
lester wrote:
Sorry, this one is better by far.
This one's okay, but her solo version is better.
Posted 18 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
I was having a miserable morning until I signed on and heard this little ray of sunshine. Thanks for this instant pick me up.
Posted 18 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
Goosebumps!
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Sorry, this one is better by far.
Posted 18 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
She really did have a great voice. Seductive.
Posted 18 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
Damn that sandwich!
Posted 18 years ago by mafe    [ Reply ]
theo wrote:
evilmu wrote:
i've always loved this song.
Me too. One of their best.
Ditto!
Posted 18 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
aww... i hate a lot of covers of this song, but this version is still great. it kind of made me smile :)
Posted 18 years ago by xiola    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 18 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 18 years ago by dolfan    [ Reply ]
A classic!
Posted 18 years ago by grace_blaum    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 18 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
evilmu wrote:
i've always loved this song.
Me too. One of their best.
Posted 18 years ago by theo    [ Reply ]
A very lovely song. I already loved it in my childhood.
Posted 18 years ago by iMacomania    [ Reply ]
Wow...where do I start? Nostaglia plus! and have the vinyl too I am proud to say. Ah hem!
Posted 18 years ago by loungelizard48    [ Reply ]