They sang THIS hit in 1958. When I hear it 60 years later? Oh, the memories.
“Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream…” With those iconic lyrics, The Chordettes captured the hearts of a generation. While many remember this hit as part of the late 1950s musical wave, it was actually released in November 1954 and quickly became a beloved classic.
At the time, President Dwight D. Eisenhower was in office, and the golden age of American pop and early rock & roll was just beginning. The Chordettes — an all-female vocal group originally from Sheboygan, Wisconsin — helped define the sound of the era with their clean harmonies and barbershop-style arrangements.
Their best-known hits include: (1)“Mr. Sandman” (1954) (2)“Lollipop” (1958) The most famous lineup of the group…
