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Toddle Off to Dreamland (Featuring Shanna O'Brien)
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Moody, semi-esoteric, dreamy vocal featuring a great singer named Shanna O'brien.
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"Tho' I love writing songs I consider myself a composer. Cut my teeth on orchestration when I was a copyist for Manilow. Country influence holds sway right now.
DEAN CLARK HALL In 1974 after studying music at Fullerton College and Cal State Fullerton became a member of Canadian showman Dick Caldwell's show group as singer/instrumentalist. Toured United States and Canada extensively. Returned to California in 1976 free-lancing as an instrumentalist /singer and band leader. Worked as a staff copyist for Barry Manilow. Sang three seasons with the Orange County Master Chorale under Dr. Maurice Allard, appearing with the Glendale symphony under Carmen Dragon. In 1981 formed nightclub act "Gina, Dean & Scoundrel", touring North America for 5 years including Nevada and Atlantic City, recording album and single. With Cynthia Caldwell in 1988 composed and arranged the theme song "Make it Happen" for the state of W. Virginia Cerebral Palsy Telethon "Miracle '88". For eleven years acted as Music Director for Dick Caldwell's annual "Klondike Days" show at RCAF 700 Wing, Edmonton, Alberta. Also did arranging for Caldwell's appearances on Canadian television. Worked behind comedians Rodney Dangerfield, Gallagher, Williams & Ree. Television credits include Canadian variety program "Spotlight", "Miracle '88 with Shelly West", "The Love Boat" (with own group), "Donny & Marie" (with Spike Jones, Jr.). In 1989 formed the duo "Dean & Richard" working L.A. area and cruising the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Trans-Atlantic. Duo has performed corporate conventions throughout N.A. In 2004 headlined his own act on Holland America ships Veendam and Ryndam to Mexico, Central America. Performed seven yrs. with "Dean & Richard" at Dear John's Steakhouse in Culver City, Ca. Monthly appearances include Hilton Universal City and Culver City Elks Lodge. Original music available at most online retailers. YouTube channel at Dean Clark (D.C.) Hall. "Dean & Richard" are on Facebook.com/deanandrichard. Mr. Hall has been seen performing in movies "Hidalgo", "Bounce", "Old School", "Man on the Moon", "The Independent". Affiliations: AFofM (Local 47), BMI, Screen Actors' Guild
Song Info
Genre
Jazz • Jazz Vocals
Charts
Peak #192
Peak in subgenre #17
Author
Dean Clark Hall
Rights
2002 US Copyright Office
Uploaded
January 19, 2010
Track Files
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MP3 4.7 MB • 128 kbps • 5:10
Story behind the song
Written on late night transit trips home from "day gig". It's almost a cycle rather than a progression. Dreamily sung by Shanna O'brien. Music and lyric can definitely transport.
Lyrics
Toddle off to Dreamland I. It's late at night, my lover, Long after day is through, When I, after stealing under cover, Toddle off to Dreamland with you. II. Dreamland is a place so very, So very "you and I". We're on our own itinerary, Never have a doubt that we can fly Bridge: Above theatricals and tribulations of mortal man. Knowing that all the while… We (really) could give a damn. III. We share a secret with the Sandman. He gave us a magic spell. Our secret's safe with Mr. Sandman. He's the kind of guy who'd never tell. Instr'l Verse: Bridge: The mooring paper in Dreamland's Got nothing' but good, good news. We share a little breakfast, Make love all day and snooze. IV. Then maybe take a walk together Beneath a martini moon. No need to worry 'bout the weather. All we need? A place to sit and spoon. Instr'l Verse: V. And when our days are numbered Down to that "precious few" There'll be nothing' left to do but slumber And we'll keep a date, me and you. And with our hearts so full of wonder, We'll Toddle Off to Dreamland…me and you. Copyright 1998 by Dean Clark Hall
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