"Drifting and Dreaming, Sweet Paradise," is an American popular song written, copyrighted, published, and licensed by

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in 1925. Lyrics are by

Haven Gillespie James Lamont Gillespie (February 6, 1888 – March 14, 1975), known under the pen name Haven Gillespie, was an American Tin Pan Alley composer and lyricist. He was the writer of " You Go to My Head", "Honey", "By the Sycamore Tree", " That Luc ...

, music is by

Egbert Van Alstyne Egbert Anson Van Alstyne (March 4, 1878 – July 9, 1951) was an American songwriter and pianist. Van Alstyne was the composer of a number of popular and ragtime tunes of the early 20th century. Biography Van Alstyne was born in Marengo, Illi ...

and Erwin Roeder Schmidt (1890–1966), and Loyal B. Curtis (1877–1947), L.B. Curtis, Music Publisher, New York. It was a major hit in 1926 for

George Olsen George Edward Olsen Sr. (March 18, 1893 – March 18, 1971) was an American musician and bandleader. Born in Portland, Oregon Portland ( ) is the List of cities in Oregon, most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon, located in the Pa ...

Selected discography

* Ted Lewis,

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(1925) : Recorded in New York City, December 15, 1925 : Side A Matrix 141393: ''Don't Wake Me Up (Let Me Dream)'' 551-D : Side B Matrix 141394: ''Drifting and Dreaming'' 620-D * George Olsen and His Music, Victor master 19969, 10-inch 78 rpm (1926) : Fran C. Frey (1903–1962), Bob Rice, (baritone vocals), Bob Borger (tenor vocal),

(director) : Instrumentation: 2 violins, cello, flute, clarinet, 3 saxophones, 2 cornets, trombone, tuba, banjo, and piano : Recorded February 16, 1926, in New York City *

Fess Williams and His Joy Boys Fess Williams and His Joy Boys was a band of clarinetist Fess Williams during 1928. Brief history During 1928 Williams took a short break from leading the Royal Flush Orchestra to front Dave Peyton's band in Chicago at the Regal Theatre under t ...

Vocalion Records Vocalion Records is an American record label, originally founded by the Aeolian Company, a piano and organ manufacturer before being bought out by Brunswick in 1924. History The label was founded in 1916 by the Aeolian Company, a maker of pi ...

(1928) — reissue as a compilation : Fats Robinson (trumpet, oboe),

Reuben Reeves Reuben "River" Reeves (October 25, 1905 – September 1975) was an American jazz trumpeter and bandleader. Career Born in Evansville, Indiana, Reeves was the youngest of three brothers. He initially learned piano, encouraged by his pianist moth ...

(trumpet), Eddie Atkins, William Franklin (trombone), Professor Stanley Williams (clarinet), Ralph Brown (alto sax, oboe), Norval Morton (tenor sax, flute), Clarence Lee, Joe McCutchin, Bobby Wall (violin), Lawrence Dixon (banjo, cello), Sudie Reynaud (bass),

Jasper Taylor Jasper Taylor (January 1, 1894, Texarkana, Arkansas – November 7, 1964, Chicago) was an American jazz drummer. Taylor performed in Wild West revues and minstrel shows in his teens, touring the American South and Mexico. He played in Memphis, Te ...

(drums) : Recorded in Chicago, April 3, 1928 : C-1867 ''Dixie stomp'' : C-1868 ''Drifting and dreaming'' : Note: According to Lawrence Brown of Texas, the above is actually the

Dave Peyton Dave Peyton (19 August 1889 – 30 April 1955) was an American songwriter, pianist, arranger, orchestra leader, and music critic columnist for the ''Chicago Defender''. Peyton first began as a pianist in the trio of Wilbur Sweatman, along with ...

pit band at the Regal Theatre, Chicago. Tom Lord's ''Jazz Discography,'' lists it under

Fess Williams Fess Williams (born Stanley R. Williams; April 10, 1894 – December 17, 1975) was an American jazz musician.''Biography Index, A Cumulative Index to Biographical Material in Books and Magazines, Volume 10: September 1973 — August 1976'', New ...

because reissues on LPs and CDs list it as by Fess Williams. * Orrin Tucker and His Orchestra, Columbia : Matrix LA 2073A (C63-8): ''Drifting and Dreaming,'' recorded December 5, 1939, Columbia Master 36227,

: Matrix LA 2073A: ''Drifting and Dreaming,'' recorded December 5, 1939, Columbia Master 35332,

Guy Lombardo Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo (June 19, 1902 – November 5, 1977) was a Canadian and American bandleader, violinist, and hydroplane racing, hydroplane racer whose unique "sweet jazz" style remained popular with audiences for nearly five decade ...

and the Royal Canadians,

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(1941) : Side A Matrix 69133: ''Drifting and Dreaming,''

Kenny Gardner Kenneth A. Gardner (March 20, 1913 – July 26, 2002) was an American singer for Guy Lombardo's band the Royal Canadians. Early years Kenneth A. Gardner was born on March 20, 1913, in Lake View, Iowa, the eldest son of Norman and May Chambers Ga ...

(vocals) : Side B Matrix 69132: ''When The Organ Played at Twilight'' : Recorded in New York City, May 5, 1941 *

Bing Crosby Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr. (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer, comedian, entertainer and actor. The first multimedia star, he was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century worldwi ...

with The Les Paul Trio,

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25185, A-578,

(1947) : Side A Matrix L 3889: ''

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,'' recorded July 12, 1945, in Los Angeles. : Side B Matrix L 4357: ''Drifting and Dreaming,'' recorded February 13, 1947, in Los Angeles. * Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra, ''Sea of Dreams,''

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ST 915, 33⅓ rpm (1957) * Russ Hamilton,

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(1958) *

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''Songs of the Tuneful Twenties,'' with

The Mike Sammes Singers Michael William Sammes (19 February 1928 – 19 May 2001) was an English musician and vocal session arranger, performing backing vocals on pop music recorded in the UK from 1955 to the 1970s. Career Born in Reigate, Surrey, Sammes was the so ...

and Eric Rogers & His Orchestra,

LP LK 4305 (1959) : Recorded April 1959. She had earlier recorded the song on 27 June 1948 with the

Robert Farnon Robert Joseph Farnon CM (24 July 191723 April 2005) was a Canadian-born composer, conductor, musical arranger and trumpet player. As well as being a composer of original works (often in the light music genre), he was commissioned by film and ...

Orchestra (Decca F 8943). *

Pat Boone Patrick Charles Eugene Boone (born June 1, 1934) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, author, television personality, radio host and philanthropist. He sold nearly 50 million records, had 38 Top 40 hits, and has acted in many films. Boone ...

and Shirley Boone - for their album ''Side by Side'' (1959). *

Burl Ives Burl Icle Ivanhoe Ives (June 14, 1909 – April 14, 1995) was an American Folk music, folk singer and actor with a career that spanned more than six decades. Ives began his career as an itinerant singer and guitarist, eventually launching his o ...

- for his album ''On the Beach at Waikiki'' (1965).

References

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