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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

February 25, 2019 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Dream a Little of Me

The song of the day for Tuesday, February 26, 2019, is “Dream a Little of Me.”

About This Song

“Dream A Little Dream of Me” was written in 1931 by Fabian Andre, Wilbur Schwandt, and Gus Kahn. The song was first recorded in 1931 by Ozzie Nelson and also by Wayne King and His Orchestra, The song has remained popular over the decades, with recordings by Kate Smith, Frankie Laine, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Shore, Doris Day and even The Mamas and The Papas, with Mama Cass. Louis Armstrong first recorded the song in 1950.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and k.d. lang recorded “Dream a Little Dream of Me” for their 2002 duet album A Wonderful World, where they featured songs associated with Louis Armstrong. Not only are there 12 wonderful songs on the album, Tony and k.d. are very fine on this album. Their voices pair beautifully.

Dream a Little Dream of Me

Dream a Little Dream of Me, a song by Tony Bennett, k.d. lang on Spotify

“Dream a Little of Me,” as well as A Wonderful World, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: A Wonderful World, Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, k d lang, Tony Bennett, Wilbur Schwandt

November 20, 2017 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Dream a Little Dream of Me

The song of the day for Tuesday, November 21, 2017 is “Dream a Little Dream of Me.”

About This Song

“Dream a Little Dream of Me” was written in 1931, with music by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt and lyrics by Gus Kahn. This song was first recorded in 1931 by Ozzie Nelson and also by Wayne King and His Orchestra and has remained popular over the decades, with recordings by Kate Smith, Frankie Laine, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Shore, Doris Day and even The Mamas and The Papas, with Mama Cass. Louis Armstrong first recorded the song in 1950.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and k.d. lang recorded “Dream a Little Dream of Me” in 2002 for their album A Wonderful World.

Dream a Little Dream of Me

Listen to Dream a Little Dream of Me on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2002.


“Dream a Little Dream of Me,” as well as A Wonderful World, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: A Wonderful World, Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, k d lang, Tony Bennett, Wilbur Schwandt

November 2, 2015 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Dream a Little of Me

The song of the day for Monday, November 2, 2015 is “Dream a Little of Me.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “Dream a Little Dream of Me,” was written in 1931, with music by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt and lyrics by Gus Kahn. It was first recorded in 1931 by Ozzie Nelson and also by Wayne King and His Orchestra, The song has remained popular over the decades, with recordings by Kate Smith, Frankie Laine, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Shore, Doris Day and even The Mamas and The Papas, with Mama Cass.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and k.d. lang recorded “Dream a Little of Me” in March 2002 for their album Tony Bennett and k.d. lang: A Wonderful World. The album was arranged by Lee Musiker, who also led the quartet with Gray Sargent on guitar, Paul Langosch on bass and Clayton Cameron on drums.

This album was the first Tony Bennett I ever bought (yes, I know I was late to the party), mainly because I was a big k.d. lang fan. I fell in love with Tony Bennett about half-way through the first song. This is a lovely album, devoted to songs sung by the great Louis Armstrong, who first recorded this song in 1950.

Dream a Little Dream of Me

Listen to Dream a Little Dream of Me on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2002.


“Dream a Little of Me,” as well as A Wonderful World, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: 2002, A Wonderful World, Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, k d lang, Lee Musiker, Louis Armstrong, Wilbur Schwandt

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