Dream” was written in 1944 by Johnny Mercer, one of the most beloved American songwriters. First used as a theme for his radio program, the song became a standard recorded by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Roy Orbison among many others. Here, Jason Paul brings “Dream” into the present – a living voice carrying Mercer’s timeless invitation to dream. http://jasonpaul.net
Dream was written by Johnny Mercer in 1944. Unlike many standards of the period, Mercer wrote both the lyrics and melody himself. The song quickly entered the American standard repertoire and has since been recorded by artists including Frank Sinatra, The Pied Pipers, Roy Orbison, and Michael Bublé. This performance is presented with voice and acoustic guitar. Song: Dream Written by: Johnny Mercer (1944) Performance: Jason Paul, voice & guitar