Street of Dreams is a 1932 song and foxtrot composed by Victor Young with lyrics by Sam M. Lewis. It was first recorded by Russ Columbo and His Orchestra in November 1932 and released in December 1932. In 1933 Bing Crosby, Guy Lombardo and Ben Selvin issued successful versions that helped popularize the tune. Over the years it has become a jazz standard with many notable covers, including Frank Sinatra with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Johnny Mathis, Doris Day, and Tony Bennett on his 1972 album With Love, as well as instrumental versions by Grant Green and Chet Baker. The song is known for its bright, danceable melody and its hopeful mood that fits the Depression era vibe.
