Mr. Sandman
Anita O'Day · Other Songs - Anita O'Day
Make him the cutest that I've ever seen (bung, bung, bung, bung)
Give him two lips like roses and clover (bung, bung, bung, bung)
Then tell him that his lonesome nights are over.
Sandman, I'm so alone
Don't have nobody to call my own
Please turn on your magic beam
Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream.
"Bung, bung, bung, bung"
Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream
Make him the cutest that I've ever seen
Give him the word that I'm not a rover
Then tell him that his lonesome nights are over.
Sandman, I'm so alone
Don't have nobody to call my own
Please turn on your magic beam
Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream.
"Bung, bung, bung, bung"
Mr. Sandman (male voice: "Yesss?") bring us a dream
Give him a pair of eyes with a "come-hither" gleam
Give him a lonely heart like Pagliacci
And lots of wavy hair like Liberace
Mr Sandman, someone to hold (someone to hold)
Would be so peachy before we're too old
So please turn on your magic beam
Mr Sandman, bring us, please, please, please
Mr Sandman, bring us a dream.
"Bung, bung, bung, bung"
Mr. Sandman
Anita O'Day's rendition of 'Mr. Sandman' showcases her signature bebop phrasing and rhythmic precision. Known for her ability to stretch and compress time within a melody, O'Day transforms this popular standard into a vehicle for her distinctive vocal improvisation. Her interpretation moves beyond simple nostalgia, injecting a sense of swing and sophisticated cool that defined her career during the mid-20th century. This recording highlights her mastery of the Great American Songbook, demonstrating how she could reimagine well-known material with fresh energy and emotional depth. As a celebrated jazz vocalist, O'Day's work on this track remains a testament to her enduring influence on vocal jazz and her capacity to elevate familiar compositions through sheer technical brilliance and artistic flair.