Dream Dancing is a Cole Porter tune written for the 1941 film You'll Never Get Rich - it was introduced in the movie as an instrumental piece and has since become a jazz and pop standard. The first recording was by Fred Astaire with Harry Sosnik and his Orchestra and The Delta Rhythm Boys, released by Decca in 1941 (Decca 18188) and featured on the You'll Never Get Rich soundtrack, with The Wedding Cake Walk as the B-side. The song is widely performed as both vocal and instrumental, and has been covered by many artists. Notable vocal versions include Ella Fitzgerald (1978), Mel Tormé with George Shearing (1983), and Tony Bennett with Lady Gaga on the 2021 Love for Sale album. Instrumental interpretations include Dave McKenna (1990) and Beegie Adair (2001). It remains a staple of Porter’s songbook and a favorite in mid-century jazz repertoires.
