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Mr. Sandman
The Chordettes
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- Album
- Wonderful One
- Released
- 2021
- Genres
- doo-wop
- Length
- 2:28
- Tempo
- 109 BPM
- Label
- Amanita
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About this song
The Chordettes' version was a #1 pop hit, topping the chart for seven weeks in 1954. It was a cover of an earlier version by Vaughn Monroe, which was recorded in May 1954 and released in June, while The Chordettes' version came out in October. The song was later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002 and named one of the Songs of the Century by the RIAA and the NEA.
What it's about
The song centers on Mr. Sandman, the mythical figure who brings good dreams to sleepers. The singers hope he will grant them a dream come true in the form of a dream man.
Fun facts
- It's actually a cover of “Mister Sandman by Fred Buscaglione”.
- Sampled in 29 other songs, like “Spread Some Honey by Forrest Frank (Ft. Nevetsblack)”.
- Covered 17 times, including “Mr. Sandman by Nan Vernon”.
- Written by Pat Ballard.
- Produced by Archie Bleyer.