About the song
“All I Have to Do Is Dream” is a quintessential classic from the late 1950s, crafted by the songwriting duo Felice and Boudleaux Bryant and brought to life by The Everly Brothers. Released in April 1958, this iconic track quickly captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, marking a defining moment in the duo’s illustrious career.
The Everly Brothers’ rendition of the song remains the most celebrated version, distinguished by its remarkable success on the charts. Recorded with minimal takes—just two sessions on March 6, 1958—the track was produced with the added magic of Chet Atkins on guitar. This streamlined approach paid off spectacularly, as the single achieved a historic milestone by topping all of Billboard’s major singles charts simultaneously on June 2, 1958. The song reached number one on the “Most Played by Jockeys” and “Top 100” charts on May 19, holding the top position for five and three weeks respectively. By the end of the year, it secured the number two spot on the newly introduced Billboard Hot 100.
Not only did “All I Have to Do Is Dream” claim the top spot on Billboard’s R&B chart, but it also became the third single by The Everly Brothers to hit number one in the United States. The track’s success extended beyond American shores, as it debuted on the UK Singles Chart on May 23, 1958. It rose to the number one position on July 11 and remained there for an impressive six weeks, making its mark for a total of 21 weeks on the chart.
In addition to its chart-topping achievements, the song’s influence endured, making a notable return to the Hot 100 in 1961. Its timeless appeal and the harmonious blend of The Everly Brothers’ vocal style with the Bryants’ songwriting have solidified “All I Have to Do Is Dream” as a cherished classic, celebrated for its melodic simplicity and emotional resonance.
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Lyrics
Dream, dream, dream, dream
Dream, dream, dream, dream
When I want you in my arms
When I want you and all your charms
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Dream, dream, dream, dream
When I feel blue in the night
And I need you to hold me tight
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Dream
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime, night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz
I’m dreamin’ my life away
I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Dream, dream, dream, dream
Dream
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime, night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz
I’m dreamin’ my life away
I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Dream, dream, dream, dream
Dream, dream, dream, dream
Dream, dream, dream, dream
Dream