Dick Haymes (September 13, 19… Read Full Bio ↴Powerful, milky smooth, rich baritone.
Dick Haymes (September 13, 1918 – March 28, 1980) was one of the most popular American male vocalists of the 1940s and early 1950s.
He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His Irish-born mother, Marguerite Haymes (1894-1987), was a well-known vocal coach and instructor. He became the vocalist in a number of big bands, worked in Hollywood on radio and in many films throughout the forties and fifties.
He never became a United States citizen and avoided military service during World War II by asserting his non-belligerent status as a citizen of Argentina, which was neutral. Years later (1955), this act of his nearly caused his deportation to Argentina on an unrelated technicality in immigration law. During World War II, he was briefly detained at Ellis Island.
Haymes was married six times and had six children. His most famous marriages were to film actresses Joanne Dru (1941-1949) and Rita Hayworth (1953-1955). His daughter Stephanie Haymes was married to Sir Elton John's lyricist Bernie Taupin
He died in Los Angeles from lung cancer, at the age of 61.
Dream
Dick Haymes Lyrics
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I'll hold you again tonight
I'll see you in my dreams
(I'll see you tonight)
Hold you in my dreams
(I'll hold you tonight)
Still I feel the thrill of your charms
Lips that once were mine
Tender eyes that shine
They will light my way tonight
I'll see you in my dreams
Someone took you out of my arms
Still I feel the thrill of your charm
(Lips that once were mine)
Tender eyes that shine
They will light my way tonight
I'll see you in my dreams
(I'll see you, I'll hold you tonight in my dreams)
The song, “I'll See You in My Dreams” by Dick Haymes, is a classic ballad about lost love and the hope that comes from dreaming of the past. The lyrics suggest that the singer and his lover have been separated, but he still feels the presence of his significant other. He says that he will see her again tonight and hold her again tonight, but he clarifies that it will only be in his dreams.
The lyrics touch on the idea that dreams are a powerful form of memory that can reignite emotions from the past. The memories of holding his lover, the tenderness of her eyes, and the beauty of her lips that he once possessed have not left him. Though she has been taken from him in reality, he still feels the thrill of her charms. He believes that her memory will light his way and will be with him as he dreams.
Overall, the song is an emotional ballad that explores the power of dreams. The lyrics convey a strong sense of nostalgia and longing, but also offer a sense of comfort in the idea of dreaming. The singer knows that his lover is no longer with him, but he finds solace in holding onto the memories he has and the hope that comes from revisiting them in his dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll see you again tonight
I'll see you tonight in my dreams
I'll hold you again tonight
I'll hold you tonight in my dreams
Someone took you out of my arms
Someone took you away from me
Still I feel the thrill of your charms
I still feel the excitement of your attraction
Lips that once were mine
The lips that used to kiss mine
Tender eyes that shine
Your gentle eyes that sparkle with love
They will light my way tonight
Your eyes will guide me in my dreams tonight
I'll see you in my dreams
I'll see you tonight in my dreams
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Written by: Gus Kahn, Isham Jones
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555kappock
Dick Haymes was one of the best who ever did it.
There weren't many like him in his prime, and there hasn't been one, since.
How very beautiful.
Toby Worthington
Excellent---my all time favourite recording of this great Harold Arlen song. First heard it among my late father's recordings, late 1950s. Piano/arrangements by Cy Coleman. Flawless!
Bob Connelly
Now, this is a real singer, one of the best ballad vocalists ever. God bless you, Dick
Danny Barrett
..No greater Baritone, from Dick;s middle to his bottom register, his phrasing, his color ....was in his Day, envied by many a Baritone.....Sinverely, Danny Barrett
Nora Johnson
great singer.....gone too soon....great version...almost as good as Ella Fitzgerald's
IMAGINARY LP / Jerry Wilson
The consumate vocal on this tune. That relaxed, deep voice sends it on home.
ddkoda
Well done. Understated, poignant, romantic reading so apropos to the sentiments of this great song.
Perry Weiner
Such a natural voice with so much resonant musicality and charm. He just...sings.
Lorelei Kile
Loving the lyrics and his voice btsva
Karen Goonting
I've heard Ella's, Tony Bennett's and Ray Eberle's versions but will always prefer Dick Haymes' rendition. Personal, intimate, sings the feelings rather than just the words and of course, nothing, just nothing and no one matches his voice.