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This timeless classic has been covered by many of music’s greats, including Ozzie Nelson, Kate Smith, Doris Day, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, and Mama Cass Elliott with The Mamas & the Papas. It even made an appearance in a Glee episode. The song’s lyrics speak to us all, regardless of age.

Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt composed the music, while Gus Kahn wrote the lyrics. The song was first recorded in 1930, and the musicians later recalled it was written during a break at a gig in Paw Paw, Michigan or Milwaukee.

Robbie Williams recorded “Dream a Little Dream of Me” for his tenth studio and second swing album, Swings Both Ways (2013). It was released as the album’s second single.

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