Darren's role in the gritty 1961 World War II film The Guns of Navarone was an attempt to break out of his teen image. He then achieved success co-starring as impulsive scientist and adventurer Tony Newman in the science fiction television series, The Time Tunnel (1966-67).
In the 1970s, Darren appeared as a celebrity panelist on Match Game.
Later, Darren had a regular role as Officer James Corrigan on the television police drama T.J. Hooker from 1983-1986. Subsequently he worked as a director on many action-based television series, including Hunter, The A-Team, and Nowhere Man, as well as dramas such as Beverly Hills, 90210 and Melrose Place.
In 1998 he achieved renewed popularity as a singer through his appearances on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine in the role of holographic crooner and advice-giver Vic Fontaine; many of his performances on the show were recorded for the album This One's From the Heart (1999). The album showed Darren, a close friend of the late Frank Sinatra, comfortably singing in the Sinatra style; the 2001 follow-up Because of You showed similar inspiration from Tony Bennett.
Some animation fans may know him as the singing voice of Yogi Bear in the 1964 animated film, Hey There, it's Yogi Bear, on the song "Ven-e, Ven-o, Ven-a". Prior to that, he was the singing and speaking voice of "Jimmy Darrock" on an episode of The Flintstones.
Darren has been married twice. His first wife was Gloria Terlitsky with whom he has one son, Jim Moret, who formerly worked as a CNN reporter. His second wife is Evy Norlund, with whom he has two sons.
Dream A Little Dream Of Me
James Darren Lyrics
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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
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
The song "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" by James Darren is a beautiful and romantic song that expresses a desire for love and companionship. The first verse talks about the stars above and the night breeze, which all set a romantic mood. The mention of the birds singing in the sycamore tree portrays a peaceful and tranquil setting. The chorus of the song is a request for the person being addressed to dream of the singer, to keep them close in their mind and dreams.
The second verse indicates a sense of loneliness that the singer is feeling. The singer desires to be held tight and told that they are loved and missed. The fading stars in the earlier verse are now mentioned again, indicating that time has passed as the singer continues to long for their love. The closing lines of the song are an expression of the singer's desire for their loved one to have sweet dreams that leave them free of worry, while still encouraging their love to dream of them.
Overall, this song is a romantic and dreamy ballad that expresses the yearning for love and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars shining bright above you
The singer describes a beautiful night sky with bright, sparkling stars shining above the listener.
Night breezes seem to whisper 'I love you'
The singer uses personification to describe the gentle, cool breezes blowing at night as they whisper loving messages to the listener.
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
The singer hears birds singing in the tree, likely near the listener, adding to the peacefulness of the night.
Dream a little dream of me
The artist invites the listener to dream a little dream of themselves and the artist together, perhaps as a romantic gesture.
Say 'Night-ie night' and kiss me
The artist wants the listener to bid them goodnight with a kiss, showing affection in a simple but meaningful act.
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
The singer asks the listener to hold them close and say that they will miss them, providing comfort and reassurance to the singer.
While I'm alone and blue as can be
The singer is admitting that they feel lonely and sad, perhaps due to their current situation or being away from the listener.
Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
The artist notes the fading of the stars as the night moves toward morning but expresses a desire to stay with the listener a bit longer.
Still craving your kiss
The artist wants the listener's kiss and affection, even as the night grows shorter.
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
The artist confirms their desire to stay with the listener until morning, showing the depth of their feelings and desire to be together.
Just saying this
The singer acknowledges that they may have said a lot but simply wanted to make their feelings known and share their desire to be with the listener.
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
The artist wishes the listener sweet dreams, hoping that they will sleep well and wake up refreshed when the sun rises.
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
The singer wants the listener to have a restful night's sleep, free from any stress or concerns that might keep them awake or disturb their rest.
But in your dreams whatever they be
The singer acknowledges that the content of the listener's dreams is beyond their control or knowledge, but still encourages them to dream of the singer in some way.
Dream a little dream of me
The singer repeats their earlier invitation for the listener to dream a dream of the two of them together, expressing a desire to be close to them even in their dreams.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, Wilbur Schwandt
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