"Sahara Dream" - The Bewitched Hands

A dreamy, choirlike sound... A live video to accompany it!

Fleetwood Mac: Dreams

"It's only me who wants to wrap around your dreams and 
have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
Dreams of Loneliness like a heartbeat, drives you mad"





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Paul McCartney's Top 10 Dream

Did you know that Paul McCartney created one of the world's most famous songs, "Yesterday," in a dream? It's true! He awoke with the melody in his head, wrote it out immediately, and played it for various people, certain that he must have heard it somewhere before, that it was someone else's song. 

But no matter who he played the song for, they told him they had never heard it before. He wrote out some lyrics, (originally "Scrambled eggs, oh my baby how I love your legs") recorded it, and now the song is world-famous!

How's that for a good dream!? 

Paul performs the song here: 

(More information at the Wikipedia article, here)

Daydream Believer

A sweet tune and silly video from The Monkees doing one of their most famous songs, Daydream Believer. Enjoy! 

"Dream a Little Dream of Me" by She & Him

For those in Chicago who were able to catch She & Him perform for free this evening, here is a small encore. For all others who missed out, watch this pale substitution. A rendition of the popular song, made famous by various musical talents, notably "Mama" Cass Elliot and Ella Fitzgerald. This is "Dream a Little Dream of Me" as performed by Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, otherwise known as She & Him:

What a Day for a Daydream!

What a day for a daydream! 

With the beautiful beginnings of summer all around us, it is only appropriate to watch this short video; the idleness and pure enjoyment can be expressed by this fun and carefree song. 

"Daydream" by The Lovin' Spoonful was originally released in 1966 and reached the Billboard no. 2 position that year. Although it is 44 years old, this song still expresses the light mood of a gorgeous summer day. Without further ado, enjoy "Daydream"! 

(P.S. Don't forget to send over your submissions for This Endless Present Issue #3- Monday May 30; Midnight)

John McCauley's "Goodnight, Irene"

"Goodnight, Irene," a song written in the 19th Century (alternatively known as "Irene, Goodnight,") has been recorded in many versions by various artists.  Most recently, it appeared on Deer Tick's "Born on Flag Day" album as the hidden track following the song, "Stung," and moments of silence.  

Here is a video of John McCauley (Deer Tick's frontman) doing a solo live performance, in which the lighting is so dim the title of the song seems quite appropriate.

Free Energy: "Dream City"

This song, "Dream City," has an amazing vibe, and if Free Energy had created an official video for the track, that is what would be featured here.  However, behold instead a live performance with the boys shrouded in a red glow.  The sound quality is quite decent, and if this is your first exposure to the group, you will be given a fair example; please, whether or not you find yourself tapping your foot to the beat, do yourself a favor and seek out the original recording, with its improved distorted guitar and happy beats.

Of course this song is about dreams... Songs this happy usually are! :D

Jeff Buckley / Dream Brother

This is an amazing song by Jeff Buckley.  An absolutely beautiful live performance!  The lights are dim and pastel, it's slightly smokey, and the audience is completely captivated.  No stray sounds, no rowdy behavior; it's just Jeff and his supporting musicians.  I love how calm he is; the music just pours out of him.  And listen to that voice!  There is no questioning this is what he was born to do.



More on him later...