The Story
Life: The Musical is an original aFa production is a journey featuring songs of about life. Each act features an aspect of life as a theme with music supplied around that theme.
Program (Past Posts)
Act 1: Life
Act 2: Born
Act 3: Names
Act 4: Young
Act 5
Young children dream about their future adult life with statements as, “I want to be a ___ when I grow up.” … or “When I grow up I’m going to be the best ___ ever.” Act 5 is about dreams, so song titles must include any of the following: Dream(s), Dreaming, Dreamer, or compound words beginning with Dream.
Production Note
To prevent browsers crashing from loading too many videos, please 1) include the song title and artist in your text, and 2) paste the URL as part of your last line (not a new line). The latter will provide a link, thus not embed the actual video … but I don’t mind unembedding, so apologies are not necessary.
Announcement
Ladies and gentlemen, introducing the greatest group that should be in the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame, but for some crazy reason isn’t …. ready to rock on with Gemini Dream by The Moody Blues.
A Frank Angle 
How about Daydream Believer by the Monkees? http://youtu.be/iSL2-aHj1lg
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Elyse,
LOL …. an unexpected choice, but a good one! … and one for many to sing along.
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Unexpected? It was the first I thought of!
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It worked … and as many times before, you provide the second song.
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This is what I’ve been doing on late spring days, Frank, “California Dreamin'” (heading there soon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-aK6JnyFmk If you watch the video, you might notice The Mamas and Papas doing some very bad lip syncing.
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Lame,
Great song … and ah yes … the days of bad lip syncing. I really like this remake of that classic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3rSlpBeZmk
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She did do a decent rendition of it, but oy, those cheesy dancers! I know you like those dance shows (so does my sister, niece and I suppose a large portion of the population), but they just aren’t my thing.
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LOL … and I admit picking the video because of the dancers. … plus the song was shorter.
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I did appreciate that the song was short.
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Queen Dreamer’s Ball: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcgewy62z9k
On a side note Frank you have very good taste in music and it is so varied.
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Catherine,
Many thanks for the kind words, and yes … I enjoy a wide variety of music.
Nothing like a touch of the blues … and to be done Queen style is an interesting touch … so thanks for a song I didn’t know!
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I have a song with dream twice in the title. I hope you like it. It’s Dream a Little Dream on Me (Ella Fitzgerald & Louie Armstrong)
http://grooveshark.com/s/Dream+A+Little+Dream+Of+Me/4fwfXW?src=5
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Jim,
Like it? How can someone not like that song by two legends! So I’m adding this little visual touch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUgUccShLMs
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A classic.
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Dreams by Van Halen and one of my all time favorite videos from the “I want my MTV era” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH7j185hotE
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Sandy,
Definitely one from the initial MTV era … wonderful … and this video is outstanding, so I hope others take the time to watch it. Many thanks!!!!
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This isn’t the original video that ran on MTV because in that video the Blue Angels flew A-4s. They now fly F18s and the Navy requested the original video be taken down. But this is a good version and captures the feeling of the original.
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Thanks for the extra info!
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So many – and I confess due to constraints of time this was the first one I came to: Abba ‘I Had A Dream’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzlbst5mFPs
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Pauline,
A touch of this Abba classic is a real treat for my morning … and a wonderful addition to the wide variety from the readers.
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Okay, so my vote is from one of the best albums of all time: Rumors by Fleetwood Mac. Their wonderful song “Dreams.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrZRURcb1cM
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Cathy,
Absolutely one of the all-time great albums … thus another great song to this act. Many thanks!
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I got up especially early from my ‘Dreamland’, to post my choice from way back. 🙂 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPqZs7Vl_xg Roy Orbison “In Dreams.” Have a great day, Frank.
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Sylvia,
Roy Orbison is a treasure, so this is perfect!
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This song came to mind quickly. Dream Weaver, by Gary Wright. I’m not crazy about the accompanying photos, but I know you know the song. 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPWNsGFXCZk I enjoy this feature of your scheduled posts, Frank!
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Debra,
Come on now … let’s all sing along …. Dream Weaver … I believe you can get through the night! … (as if we haven’t done that before). 🙂 Great chocie.
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Ah, the challenge in this one is picking one out of so many ‘dream songs’, so I’ll go for favorites: Jethro Tull: Sweet dream http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrpmsTkpRFM and Dream Brother by Jeff Buckley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7z_2QRELhw
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Marina,
Given two songs, I have to comment twice (as I listen).Love Jethro Tull … a classic sound from a classic era of music. Love it!
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🙂 🙂
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Marina,
Wow .. Dream Brother is one I didn’t know, so thanks for introducing me this wonderful addition!
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Because you are a music lover, I know you’ll enjoy this: Brad Mehldau’s version of this song. A brilliant jazz pianist [and composer] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dfMd6ErTm0&feature=kp
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Absolutely brilliant … many thanks! … and the title fits too … Dream Brother.
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Here’s Thomas L. Thomas singing a super soupy rendition of Johnny Mercer’s 1944 song titled, “Dream.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjZwXllTZAg
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Tim,
Oh my … not only a classic song, but a classic recording, too! …. thus a great addition!!!!
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Bobby Darin has always been one of my favorite artists. How about his “Dream Lover”? I wondered if this might depart from the context you describe, but then maybe not. Doesn’t everyone dream of finding the perfect mate? https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=GCnhEfQ1bA4
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Jim,
The title fits the parameters in the title., and hey .. it’s Bobby Darin!
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So how about Susan Boyle’s audition on Britain’s Got Talent? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSDoPY9B0wQ
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Fasab,
Great song, but already taken … but being the producer is a benevolent dictator, he’s granted me permission to give you a song … Dreamboat Annie by Heart … Enjoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQDJ45qJHBQ
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Thank you. I guess that’s what happens when you turn up late 🙂
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FYI: For the most part, readers put the title in their comment … and if not, I have a tendency to add them. Better luck next time.
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This is for everyone from me to you … Sweat Dreams (Are Made of This) … The Eurythmics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeMFqkcPYcg
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🙂 I wondered when someone would mention that one!!!
Thank s for the offering, Frank! 🙂
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You are most welcome.
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Pink Martini and the von Trapps, of course! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vzcJn7D0fo Dream a Little Dream 🙂
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Sun,
That song is already taken. Here’s one for you … and a favorite of a good friend … .the Everly Brothers with All I have to Do it Dream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnpbzmjcxQM
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oh, that’s a yummy one. 😛 and love their hairdos. 🙂
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🙂
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Darn! That was my choice – who would remember that one? Great job, Frank . Glad it made the deadline
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Mouse,
Never fear as here’s one for you … Martina McBride with House of a Thousand Dreams http://youtu.be/O9JneGSejrk
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Knew I could count on you to be resourceful. Thanks
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Glad you enjoyed it and yes, I have a good resource.
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I just came to see what everyone did, thinking I would be to late to add one of mine. Such a week. Sure is fun to look at everyone else’s picks though.
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Val,
This is a fabulous set of songs. Enjoy.
Because my policy is all commenters must have a song, here’s one for you from way back …. Dreamer by Supertramp. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqKcnYWCAJc
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Hi Frank…
I’m a wee bit behind on the WP. Didn’t go through the list of what’s been offered. But – I doubt this one was shared: (Stevie B – Dreamin of You) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CqAUrNInWs
Take it easy & take care. I got my EYE on you for all to go well.
{Hugs}
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RoSy,
Ah ha .. by not reading the list, you are quite the risk taker … but success this time. Nice addition!!!
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You know… it’s not fair when YOU go and give people who did not supply a song, a song! Three times, you’ve chosen MINE! Sigh… I am quite surprised no one chose Dream On by Aerosmith! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZfZ8uWaOFI
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Dale,
Now that’s a classic song …. and back to my college days. Thanks for adding it because it should be here! Meanwhile, giving songs is part of my requirements here that all comments need a song. … so I am thrilled to upset your apple cart. 😉 … meanwhile, I’m just about finished listening to your act 4 selections.
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