I Had the Craziest Dream
1942 song by Harry Warren and Mack Gordon
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"I Had the Craziest Dream" is a popular song which was published in 1942. The music was written by Harry Warren, the lyrics by Mack Gordon.
PublishedOctober 16, 1942 by Twentieth Century Music Corp.[2]
ReleasedOctober 10, 1942
RecordedJuly 23, 1942[3]
| "I Had The Craziest Dream" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Harry James Orchestra, vocal Helen Forrest | ||||
| B-side | A Poem Set to Music[1] | |||
| Published | October 16, 1942 by Twentieth Century Music Corp.[2] | |||
| Released | October 10, 1942 | |||
| Recorded | July 23, 1942[3] | |||
| Studio | Los Angeles, CA | |||
| Genre | swing | |||
| Length | 3:23 | |||
| Label | Columbia 36659[3] | |||
| Composer | Harry Warren[2] | |||
| Lyricist | Mack Gordon[2] | |||
| Harry James Orchestra, vocal Helen Forrest singles chronology | ||||
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Background
The song was introduced by Harry James and his orchestra, with vocals by Helen Forrest,[4] in the film Springtime in the Rockies (1942).
Chart performance
James and Forrest recorded the song for Columbia Records (catalog No. 36659) on July 23, 1942[3] and their recording topped the Billboard charts during a 22-week stay.[5] On the Harlem Hit Parade chart it peaked at number four.[6]
Other recordings
- 1942 Tony Martin recorded the song with Victor Young and His Orchestra for Decca Records (catalog No.4394A) on July 19, 1942.[7]
- 1943 Vera Lynn - a single release.[8]
- 1953 The Skylarks - their recording was a #28 hit,[9]
- 1956 Helen Forrest - included in the album Miss Helen Forrest – Voice of the Name Bands.
- 1956 Lita Roza - for her album Love Is the Answer.
- 1957 Doris Day included the song on her album Hooray for Hollywood (1958).
- 1957 Perry Como - for his album We Get Letters.
- 1958 Nat King Cole - his recording[10] was eventually included in a compilation album called The Unforgettable Nat Cole Sings The Great Songs! in 1966.
- 1965 Al Hirt released a version on his album, They're Playing Our Song.
- 1965 Doris Day - Doris Day's Sentimental Journey.
- 1967 Astrud Gilberto reached #31 on Billboard's Easy listening survey with her remake.[11]
In popular culture
The song was featured in the first Hit Kit, the U.S. Army's version of successful radio show Your Hit Parade.[12]
