Bucky Pizzarelli and Frank Vignola: MoonglowAt least as evidenced by this c… Read Full Bio ↴Bucky Pizzarelli and Frank Vignola: MoonglowAt least as evidenced by this collection of guitar duets, nothing but a mere few decades would seem to separate Bucky Pizzarelli (b. 1925) and Frank Vignola (b. 1965). Pizzarelli's lengthy resume includes years as a studio musician beginning in the '50s, touring with Benny Goodman, a celebrated guitar partnership with George Barnes, and popular stops along the way with Bobby Hackett and Bob Wilber, among others. Vignola, playing a six-string archtop guitar (and sometimes banjo), has always been a strong melody man on recordings which have ranged from "Stars Fell on Alabama to Horace Silver's "Cookin' at the Continental to tunes by Sting, Cream, and Bob Marley, in company with Ken Peplowski, Randy Sandke, and Roland Hanna, among others.

The sixteen great pop standards on which they collaborate here turn into a celebration of the joys of simplicity. These are two virtuosos, masters with neither a need to outdo each other nor to hide behind flashy pyrotechnics. Vignola's clarity dominates on the melodies while Pizzarelli, on a seven-string electric, provides the most faithful partnering. The closeness of their chemistry is immediately evident on the opening tune, "Whispering. Vignola plucks a few notes while Pizzarelli, all subtle mellow warmth, joins in almost imperceptibly.

They next glide into "I Can Dream, Can't I? , capturing a yearning which if anything is more than matched later by the incredible tenderness they express on "P.S. I Love You. Mood and tempo are shifted effortlessly for the sensual bolero beats of "Temptation, as throbbing colors from Vignola ride on an undulating wave of current from Pizzarelli. On the great Glenn Miller hit "Moonlight Serenade, Pizzarelli's mellow chords with Vignola's lyrical eloquence perfectly capture the dreamy romanticism of the Swing Era classic.

Recollections of moments as sublime as Sinatra's "In the Wee Small Hours and Ella's "Like Someone In Love come to mind. As with those masterpieces, each tune seems woven into a seamless, totally satisfying whole. Moonglow is melodious bliss.

By ANDREW VELEZ
September 21, 2005

Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Bucky Pizzarelli & Frank Vignola Lyrics

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Stars shining bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me

Say "Night-ie night" and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be

Dream a little dream of me

Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me

Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries far behind you

But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me

Overall Meaning

The song "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" by Bucky Pizzarelli and Frank Vigola is a romantic lullaby that urges the listener to fall asleep and dream of the person they love. The lyrics paint a picture of a beautiful night with stars shining above, cool breezes whispering sweet nothings and birds singing in the sycamore tree. The singer urges the listener to dream of them and hold them tight, to tell them how much they will miss them while they are alone and blue.

The verses evoke a sense of longing and wistfulness as the singer speaks of the stars fading and how they are still craving the kiss of their beloved. The chorus encourages the listener to have sweet dreams that leave all their worries behind and urges them to keep dreaming of the singer, no matter what form the dreams may take. The song has a simple, yet beautiful melody and acts as a comforting lullaby to the listener.

Overall, "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" is a beautiful love song that captures the essence of falling in love and the desire to be close to someone even when they are not physically present. It is a song that has stood the test of time and continues to be a popular choice for romantic occasions.

Line by Line Meaning

Stars shining bright above you
The stars are luminous and beautiful all around you

Night breezes seem to whisper 'I love you'
The winds blowing in the night environment seem whisper a message of love for you

Birds singing in the sycamore tree
Sparrows are joyfully chirping melodies from a sycamore tree

Dream a little dream of me
Closing one's eyes to imagine a peaceful state of slumber

Say 'nighty-night' and kiss me
Bid farewell and kiss me goodnight

Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
Embrace me closely and express your intention to miss me

While I'm alone and blue as can be
Being lonely and melancholic

Dream a little dream of me
Closing one's eyes to imagine a peaceful state of slumber

Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
Although the nights proceed to morning, I still remain around with you

Still craving your kiss
I'm yearning for your affection in this moment

I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
I wish to stay with you until the sun rises

Just saying this
Only desiring to tell you this

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Having peaceful dreams until the sun's rays touch you

Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
Have dreams free from all of the issues that cause you worry

But in your dreams whatever they be
But regardless of the content of your dreams

Dream a little dream of me
Close your eyes to imagine a peaceful state of slumber

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, Wilbur Schwandt

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