Fabian Andre
Fabian Andre (January 8, 1910 – March 30, 1960) was an American composer, best known for co-writing the music of "Dream a Little Dream of Me" with Wilbur Schwandt in 1930.[1][2] Popular in its time, the song was revived in 1968 when covered by the Mamas & the Papas.
As an orchestra leader, he had a hit with the song "Dance of an Ear of Corn" for Columbia Records in July 1940.[3] He released an album of rumbas for Fiesta Records in 1954.[4]
Death
[edit]In 1960, Andre was found dead in his hotel room in Mexico City. An autopsy determined the cause of death to be "alcoholic congestion".[5] In 1968, the Mamas and the Papas decided to record "Dream a Little Dream of Me" after member Michelle Phillips heard that Andre, whom she met in her childhood, had supposedly died after falling down an elevator shaft.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Blair, Elizabeth (March 26, 2000). "The Story Of 'Dream A Little Dream'". NPR. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ Donovan, Thom (2024-03-09). "The Meaning Behind "Dream a Little Dream of Me" by The Mamas & The Papas and How It Became Cass Elliot's Signature Song". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Pop Memories 1890-1954. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research, Inc. p. 22. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ^ "Rumba with Fabian Andre and his orchestra | WorldCat.org". www.worldcat.org. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "Autopsy Performed". The Laredo Times. Associated Press. April 3, 1960. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
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