About the song
Roy Orbison – Beautiful Dreamer: A Timeless Classic
Have you ever heard a song that transports you to another time and place? A song that evokes such deep emotions, you feel as though you’re living the lyrics? Roy Orbison’s “Beautiful Dreamer” is one such song. Released in the early 1960s, this timeless ballad has captured the hearts of listeners for generations.
Written by Stephen Foster, “Beautiful Dreamer” is a poignant love song that paints a vivid picture of longing and loss. Orbison’s soulful vocals and the song’s haunting melody create a truly unforgettable listening experience. The lyrics, filled with imagery of dreams, mermaids, and the passage of time, suggest a sense of nostalgia and a longing for something that may be out of reach.
One of the most striking aspects of “Beautiful Dreamer” is its universal theme of love. The song speaks to the human experience of love, loss, and longing in a way that transcends time and culture. Whether you’ve experienced heartbreak or simply appreciate a beautiful love song, “Beautiful Dreamer” will resonate with you on a deep level.
Orbison’s unique vocal style, characterized by his wide vocal range and vibrato, adds an extra layer of emotion to the song. His voice is both powerful and vulnerable, perfectly capturing the bittersweet nature of the lyrics. The song’s arrangement is also noteworthy, featuring a simple yet effective instrumentation that allows Orbison’s vocals to take center stage.
“Beautiful Dreamer” has been covered by countless artists over the years, but Orbison’s version remains the definitive one. His heartfelt performance and the song’s timeless melody have made it a staple of classic rock radio and a beloved favorite of music lovers worldwide.
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Lyrics
Beautiful Dreamer, wake unto me,
Starlight and dewdrops are waiting for thee;
Sounds of the rude world heard in the day,
Lull’d by the moonlight have all passed away!
Beautiful dreamer, queen of my song,
List while I woo thee with soft melody;
Gone are the cares of life’s busy throng
Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me!
Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me!
Beautiful dreamer, out on the sea,
Mermaids are chanting the wild Lorelei;
Over the stream let vapors are borne,
Waiting to fade at the bright coming morn.
Beautiful dreamer, beam on my heart,
E’en as the morn on the stream let and sea;
Then will all clouds of sorrow depart,
Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me!
Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me!