Dream a Little Dream of Me
Radix Women's Vocal Ensemble: Mad Love
Historic Alberta House - Portland, OR
June 10, 2023
Radix Vocal Ensemble: Helen Allen, Naama Friedman, Emily Gimba, Keely Wright Gvakharia, Christine Johnson, Iris Mairead, Mhari Scott, Mila Trank-Greene & Devon Webster
Amy Stuart Hunn, director
This wonderful standard, Dream a Little Dream of Me, was arranged by Radix’s own Naama Friedman. Naama is a singer, composer, and writer based in Portland, Oregon. They are especially interested in arranging for a cappella voices, and exploring the ways voices can connect in intricate harmonies. In addition to arranging for voice, Naama has also written several musicals and performs as a solo artist.
Dream a Little Dream of Me
Music: Fabian Andre & Wilbur Schwandt; arranged by Naama Friedman
Lyrics: Gus Kahn
Stars shining bright above you,
Night breezes seem to whisper “I love you,”
Birds singin’ in the sycamore tree,
Dream a little dream of me.
Say “nighty-night” and kiss me,
Just hold me tight and tell me you miss me,
When 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.