Fabian Andre
Fabian Andre (January 8, 1910 – March 30, 1960) was an American composer and bandleader, best known for co-writing the music to the standard "Dream a Little Dream of Me" with Wilbur Schwandt in 1930. A popular standard in its time, introduced by Ozzie Nelson and His Orchestra, the song was revived in 1968 when covered by the Mamas & the Papas. He released an album of rumbas for Fiesta Records in 1954.
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Fabian Andre
- Born
- 1910 · La Crosse.
- Died
- 1960 · Mexico City.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- composer
- Languages
- English
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Fabian Andre (January 8, 1910 – March 30, 1960) was an American composer and bandleader, best known for co-writing the music to the standard "Dream a Little Dream of Me" with Wilbur Schwandt in 1930. A popular standard in its time, introduced by Ozzie Nelson and His Orchestra, the song was revived in 1968 when covered by the Mamas & the Papas. He released an album of rumbas for Fiesta Records in 1954.
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In 1960, Andre was found dead in his hotel room in Mexico City. An autopsy determined the cause of death to be "alcoholic congestion". In 1968, the Mamas and the Papas decided to record "Dream a Little Dream of Me" after member Michelle Phillips heard that Andre, whom she met in her childhood, had supposedly died after falling down an elevator shaft.
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- 1.Donovan, Thom. The Meaning Behind "Dream a Little Dream of Me" by The Mamas & The Papas and How It Became Cass Elliot's Signature Song. American Songwriter. 2024-03-09.
- 2.Whitburn, Joel. Pop Memories 1890-1954. Record Research, Inc. 22. 1986. 0-89820-083-0.
- 3.Rumba with Fabian Andre and his orchestra WorldCat.org. www.worldcat.org.
- 4.Autopsy Performed. The Laredo Times. Associated Press. 7. April 3, 1960.
- 5.Blair, Elizabeth. The Story Of 'Dream A Little Dream'. NPR. March 26, 2000.
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