Darlin' Are You Dreaming
The Kingston Trio · Other Songs - The Kingston Trio
Days are getting' longer. Robins comin' 'round.
Wood pile's gettin' mighty low to the ground.
Fields are gettin' greener.
Possum's on the run. Honeysuckles yearnin' for the April sun.
Darlin' are you dreamin' as you surely ought to be
'bout the happy days a-comin' when you'll dream with me.
Seems like only yesterday we made our plans.
I up and asked your folks if I could be your man.
Went into town, bought a little ring.
Went right down your list and didn't forget a thing.
Darlin' are you dreamin' as you surely ought to be
'bout the happy days a-comin' when you'll dream with me.
As we go down the paths of this world you know,
they'll be some days when a cloud will show
But with your help through the joys and through the
fears, I'll cherish and I'll love you, dear, through all the years.
Darlin' are you dreamin' as you surely ought to be
'bout the happy days a-comin' when you'll dream with me.
Darlin' are you dreamin' as you surely ought to be
'bout the happy days a-comin' when you'll dream, dream with me.
Darlin' Are You Dreaming
The Kingston Trio's 1962 recording of 'Darlin' Are You Dreaming' stands as a pivotal moment in folk history, marking the group's transition from traditional acoustic folk to a more polished, pop-oriented sound. Recorded during their peak commercial success, the track features the trio's signature harmonies and a driving rhythm section that reimagined the song for a broader audience. While the song's origins lie in earlier folk and country traditions, The Kingston Trio's arrangement brought it significant attention and helped define the 'folk-rock' aesthetic of the early 1960s. The recording showcases the group's ability to blend storytelling with catchy melodies, solidifying their reputation as one of the most influential acts of the era.