My Elusive Dream
Nancy Sinatra · Other Songs - Nancy Sinatra
Nancy: I followed you to Texas, I followed you to Utah
Lee: We didn't find it there so we moved on
Nancy: I followed you to Alabam', things looked good in Birmingham
Lee: We didn't find it there so we moved on
BOTH: I know you're tired of following
My elusive dreams and schemes
For they're only fleeting things
My elusive dreams
Nancy: I had your child in Memphis, you heard of work in Nashville
Lee: We didn't find it there so we moved on
Lee: To a small farm in Nebraska, to a gold mine in Alaska
Nancy: We couldn't find it there so we moved on
Lee: And now we've left Alaska because there was no gold mine
Nancy: (SPOKEN) But this time, only two of us move on. And now now we have
each other. And a little memory to cling to.
Lee: And still you won't let me go on alone.
BOTH: I know you're tired of following
My elusive dreams and schemes
For they're only fleeting things
My elusive dreams
For they're only fleeting things
My elusive dreams
Lee: We didn't find it there so we moved on
Nancy: I followed you to Alabam', things looked good in Birmingham
Lee: We didn't find it there so we moved on
BOTH: I know you're tired of following
My elusive dreams and schemes
For they're only fleeting things
My elusive dreams
Nancy: I had your child in Memphis, you heard of work in Nashville
Lee: We didn't find it there so we moved on
Lee: To a small farm in Nebraska, to a gold mine in Alaska
Nancy: We couldn't find it there so we moved on
Lee: And now we've left Alaska because there was no gold mine
Nancy: (SPOKEN) But this time, only two of us move on. And now now we have
each other. And a little memory to cling to.
Lee: And still you won't let me go on alone.
BOTH: I know you're tired of following
My elusive dreams and schemes
For they're only fleeting things
My elusive dreams
For they're only fleeting things
My elusive dreams
About My Elusive Dream
"My Elusive Dream" is a soulful ballad recorded by Nancy Sinatra, showcasing her distinctive vocal style and emotional depth. The track exemplifies the smooth, romantic pop sound that characterized her discography during the late 1960s, blending seamlessly with the era's prevailing musical trends. As part of her broader body of work, the song highlights her ability to convey intimacy and longing through melody and phrasing, distinguishing her from contemporaries while maintaining a classic appeal. The recording stands as a testament to her versatility, capturing the essence of mid-century American pop with a touch of sophistication that has endured over the decades.