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| "Dreamin'" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Johnny Burnette | ||||
| from the album Dreamin' | ||||
| B-side | "Cincinnati Fireball" | |||
| Released | May 30, 1960 | |||
| Genre | Rockabilly | |||
| Length | 2:37 | |||
| Label | Liberty 55258 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Barry De Vorzon, Ted Ellis | |||
| Producer(s) | Snuff Garrett | |||
| Johnny Burnette singles chronology | ||||
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"Dreamin'" is a song written by Barry De Vorzon and Ted Ellis and performed by Johnny Burnette. The song appeared on his 1960 album, Dreamin,[1] and was produced by Snuff Garrett.[2]
Background
The personnel on the original recording included Howard Roberts and Vincent Terri on guitar, and Jerry Allison on drums.
Chart performance
The song reached #5 on the UK Singles Chart and #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960.[3] The song was ranked #86 on Billboard magazine's Top Hot 100 songs of 1960.[4]
Other versions
- The Cascades released a version as a single in India as the B-side to "Angel on My Shoulder".[5]
- US soul singer Ronnie Williams recorded a version which was produced by Tony Camillo. The up-tempo version was produced by Tony Camillo and released on the Roxbury Records label in November 1974.[6] As per the 8 November issue of Radio & Records, it was a key add on at R&B stations, WDIA, WBOK, WYLD, and WVOL. It was asl a key pop add on at secondary stations. The word was to watch out for this one.[7] It was reviewed by John Peel in the 8 February 1975 issue of Sounds. It was given four stars by Peel. He said it had a full sound and fine singing and it should appeal to Nothern and Southern Soul disciples.[8] In the UK, it was Radio Clyde Personality Pick for the week of 15 February 1975.[9] It charted in the UK and for the week of 5 April, it was at no. 18 in the Music Week Soul chart.[10]
- John Schneider released a version as a single in 1982. In the US, it reached No. 21 on the adult contemporary chart, No. 32 on the country chart, and No. 45 on the Billboard Hot 100.[11]
References
- ^ Johnny Burnette, Dreamin Retrieved February 24, 2014
- ^ Johnny Burnette, "Dreamin'" single release Retrieved February 21, 2014
- ^ Johnny Burnette, "Dreamin'" Chart Positions Retrieved February 21, 2014
- ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1960". Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
- ^ The Cascades, "Dreamin'" single release Retrieved February 21, 2014
- ^ Record World, November 8, 1974 - Page 14 SINGLE PICKS, RONNIE WILLIAMS
- ^ Radio & Records, Volume 2, Number 4 Friday, November 8, 1974 - Strong Radio Play On Disco Tex
- ^ Sounds, February 5, 1975, Page 23 Singles reviewed by John Peel
- ^ Music Week, February 15, 1975 - Page 15 NEEDLETIME, RADIO CLYDE PERSONALITY PICKS, Dreamin'-Ronnie Williams (Chelsea 2005 018)
- ^ Music Week, April 5, 1975 - Page 27 Soul Chart, 18 16 DREAMIN': Ronnie Williams
- ^ John Schneider, "Dreamin'" Chart Positions Retrieved February 21, 2014
