Dream Lover


"Dream Lover" is a 1959 song written by Bobby Darin. Darin recorded his composition on March 5, 1959. The song was produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler and engineered by Tom Dowd.

Song Background

In addition to Darin's vocal, the song features Neil Sedaka on piano. While recording the song, Darin decided to stretch out some chord changes he found on the piano and add strings and voices.. A picture sleeve, featuring a portrait of Darin, was also issued for this record in the U.S.

Chart Performance

It was released as a single on Atco Records in the U.S. in 1959. It became a multi-million seller, reaching No.2 on the U.S. charts for a week and No.4 on the R&B charts. "Dream Lover" was kept from the No.1 spot by "The Battle of New Orleans" by Johnny Horton. It did however reach No.1 in the U.K. for four weeks during June and July 1959.

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