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Dreamin' (Johnny Burnette song)
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Wikipedia article
"'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',[http://www.discogs.com/Johnny-Burnette-Dreamin/release/3393635 Johnny Burnette, 'Dreamin'] Retrieved February 24, 2014 and was produced by Snuff Garrett.[http://www.45cat.com/record/f55258 Johnny Burnette, "Dreamin'" single release] Retrieved February 21, 2014
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.[http://www.musicvf.com/song.php?title=Dreamin%27+by+Johnny+Burnette&id=22863 Johnny Burnette, "Dreamin'" Chart Positions] Retrieved February 21, 2014
The song was ranked #86 on 'Billboard' magazine's Top 'Hot 100' songs of 1960.
Other versions
*The Cascades released a version as a single in India as the B-side to "Angel on My Shoulder".[http://www.45cat.com/record/5543 The Cascades, "Dreamin'" single release] Retrieved February 21, 2014
*John Schneider released a version as a single in 1982. It reached #21 on the adult contemporary chart, #32 on the country chart, and #45 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100.[http://www.musicvf.com/song.php?title=Dreamin%27+by+John+Schneider&id=22721 John Schneider, "Dreamin'" Chart Positions] Retrieved February 21, 2014
References
Category:1960 songs
Category:1960 singles
Category:1982 singles
Category:Songs written by Barry De Vorzon
Category:Johnny Burnette songs
Category:The Cascades (band) songs
Category:John Schneider (screen actor) songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Snuff Garrett
Category:Liberty Records singles
Category:Rockabilly songs
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