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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.
| "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(s) | Harry Warren[2] | |||
| Lyricist(s) | Mack Gordon[2] | |||
| Harry James Orchestra, vocal Helen Forrest singles chronology | ||||
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The song was introduced by Harry James and his orchestra, with vocals by Helen Forrest,[4] in the film Springtime in the Rockies (1942).
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]
- 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.[10]
- 1956 Lita Roza - for her album Love Is the Answer.[11]
- 1957 Doris Day included the song on her album Hooray for Hollywood (1958).[12]
- 1957 Perry Como - for his album We Get Letters.
- 1958 Nat King Cole - his recording[13] was eventually included in a compilation album called The Unforgettable Nat Cole Sings The Great Songs! in 1966.[14]
- 1960 Kenny Dorham - for his album Quiet Kenny.
- 1960 - a single by Adam Wade.[15]
- 1961 Frankie Vaughan - included in his album Warm Feeling.[16]
- 1965 Al Hirt released a version on his album, They're Playing Our Song.[17]
- 1965 Doris Day - Doris Day's Sentimental Journey.[18]
- 1967 Astrud Gilberto reached #31 on Billboard's Easy listening survey with her remake.[19]
- 1968 Italian-American singer Sergio Franchi recorded the song on his RCA Victor album I'm a Fool to Want You.[20]
- 1969 Ray Charles recorded the song for his ABC/Tangerine album I'm All Yours, Baby!
- 1980 Frank Sinatra - for Trilogy: Past Present Future
- 1986 Johnny Mathis - for his album The Hollywood Musicals.
The song was featured in the first Hit Kit, the U.S. Army's version of successful radio show Your Hit Parade.[21]
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