His music reflects his interest and love for a variety of music including Latin music, country, blues, jazz and vintage rock and roll.
He started playing bass guitar while in high school and was a member of a small band playing the high school dance circuit. That band was known alternately as The Boys, The Tom Boys, and The Basics with Malo sharing vocal duties with guitarist, Tommy Anthony. In 1990, he became the vocalist for the four-man band, The Mavericks, for whom he penned most of the songs. In the vein of his singing idol Roy Orbison, Malo's soaring tenor voice helped the band create a unique blend of traditional Country music and 1950's Rock 'n' Roll. Evolving to an eclectic blend of Latin rhythms, classic country, jazz, pop and western swing, the Mavericks became one of the top American bands of the 1990s. They were voted by the Academy of Country Music, "Top Vocal Group and "Top New Vocal Group" in 1994. They were voted "Vocal Group of the Year" by the Country Music Association in 1995. On the same year, they won a Grammy for "Best Country Performance by a Group or Duo" for the song "Here Comes the Rain" from the album "Music For All Occasions".In 1996, they won again "Vocal Group of the Year" by the Country Music Association. . And on the same year, in London, England, they were awarded " Best Live Performance By a Group", " Best Vocal Performance by an Artist"," Best Vocal Group of the Year" and " Best International Touring Artist of the Year" by CMA- Europe. In Ireland, 1996, they won " Best Group of the Year" by the Irish Country Music Association.
Beautiful Dreamer
Raul Malo Lyrics
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Starlight and dewdrops are waiting for thee
Sounds of the rude world heard in the day
Lulled by the moonlight, have all passed away
Beautiful dreamer, queen of my song
List while I woo thee with soft melody
Gone are the cares of life's busy throng
Beautiful dreamer, out on the sea
Mermaids are counting the wild Lorelie
Over the streamlet vapors are borne
Waiting to fade at the bright coming morn
Beautiful dreamer, beam on my heart
Even as the morn on the streamlet and sea
Then will all clouds of sorrow depart
Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me
Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me
Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me
The song "Beautiful Dreamer" by Raul Malo is a beautiful ode to a person's dreams and their ability to transport them away from the worries of the world into a peaceful state of mind. The first stanza talks about how the sounds of our busy world are no longer heard once we fall asleep, and instead, we are lulled by the moonlight. Malo asks the beautiful dreamer to wake up and experience the starlight and dewdrops waiting for them. The singer entreats the dreamer to listen to his soft melody to which they are the queen. The cares of life's busy throng have gone away, and now it is time to awaken.
In the second stanza, Malo paints a beautiful picture of the beautiful dreamer out on the sea where mermaids are counting the wild Lorelie. The vapors are borne over the streamlet, waiting to fade at the bright coming morn. The dreamer is asked to beam on the singer's heart, just like the morning sun does on the streamlet and sea. Then, all clouds of sorrow can depart, and the beautiful dreamer is called once more to awaken.
Overall, the song Beautiful Dreamer celebrates the beauty and transformative nature of our dreams, urging us to embrace them and let go of the worries that consume us in our waking hours.
Line by Line Meaning
Beautiful dreamer, wake unto me
Someone is calling out to a beautiful dreamer and asking them to wake up
Starlight and dewdrops are waiting for thee
The world is waiting for the beautiful dreamer to wake up and enjoy the starry night and morning dew
Sounds of the rude world heard in the day
During the day, one can hear the harsh sounds of the world around us
Lulled by the moonlight, have all passed away
At night, everything is more peaceful and calm, perhaps due to the gentle light of the moon
Beautiful dreamer, queen of my song
The dreamer is someone very special, who is the inspiration for the singer's music
List while I woo thee with soft melody
The singer is trying to win over the dreamer with a soft and sweet melody
Gone are the cares of life's busy throng
When lost in a beautiful dream, the stress and worries of everyday life are forgotten
Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me
Once again, the singer is imploring the dreamer to wake up and return to reality
Beautiful dreamer, out on the sea
The dreamer is now out at sea, watching the mermaids and experiencing a different side of life
Mermaids are counting the wild Lorelie
The mermaids are keeping track of the mythical Lorelei, who is known for her enchanting beauty and ability to lure sailors to their doom
Over the streamlet vapors are borne
The dreamer sees the mist rising over the water, creating a mystical and dreamlike atmosphere
Waiting to fade at the bright coming morn
The mist will disappear when the sun rises and a new day begins
Beautiful dreamer, beam on my heart
The dreamer's beauty and radiance is shining on the singer's heart, inspiring them with passion and creativity
Even as the morn on the streamlet and sea
The morning light is reflecting on the water, creating a stunning visual effect
Then will all clouds of sorrow depart
In the presence of such beauty and wonder, all sadness and sorrow will disappear
Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me
Once again, the singer is asking the dreamer to wake up and share in the beauty and inspiration of the world around them
Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me
The song comes to a close with a repetition of the opening line, emphasizing the singer's desire to be with the dreamer and experience the beauty of life together
Contributed by Bentley V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@21roadwarrior21
One day Raul will be recognized as the greatest unknown talent in USA
@richardvolbrecht2935
One of the best performances of this song by anyone
@richardvolbrecht2935
Arguably the best performance of Beautiful Dreamer
@lacouerfairy
Really lovely rendition.
@Doug-tp9qm
Great old song from a great voice!!
@mikecozzi1040
😲A real classic song from the 19th century!
😲 Not to mention the performance, this singer is Great!
😲 Please share this video with others and give this vocalist some notoriety!
@garyowen9044
Beautiful song, beautiful rendition.
@Pat1008CS
Sung with the right sentiment "BEAUTIFUL" !!!
@latipota
Love this. Thank you for posting!
@21roadwarrior21
Fabulous