SWEET DREAMS - Debra Patton sings Patsy Cline's Sweet Dreams

This version of Patsy Cline's "Sweet Dreams" is sung by Debra Patton (Liverpool, UK). http://www.myspace.com/debrapatton

"Sweet Dreams" or "Sweet Dreams (Of You)" is a country ballad, which was written by Don Gibson. Gibson originally recorded the song in 1956; however, at that time, it failed to garner much notice. In 1960, after Gibson had established himself as a country music superstar, he released a new version as a single. This version charted in the top ten on Billboard's country songs chart and also crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number ninety-three.

Between late 1962 and early 1963, Patsy Cline was recording songs for her next upcoming album, Faded Love, which was set for release in late March, 1963. However, on March 5, Cline died in a plane crash on the way home from a benefit in Kansas City, Missouri for the family of Cactus Jack Call, a disc jockey who was killed in an automobile accident so, therefore, the album was never released.

Instead, MCA issued a double album, entitled "The Patsy Cline Story," in the summer of 1963.

In 1963, "Sweet Dreams" was released to the public and became a big Crossover hit, making it to #5 on the Country charts and to #44 on the pop music charts. It also peaked on the U.S. Adult Contemporary charts at #15. This song was followed by two other songs that were planned for release on Cline's upcoming album: "Leavin' On Your Mind" and "Faded Love", which both became hits.

It was said that Cline did not like the use of the violins that producer Owen Bradley was bringing into the song, because she feared she was becoming too "pop" for her Country audience. But upon hearing the song after the playbacks the night she recorded it, she supposedly held a record up of her first record and "Sweet Dreams" and proclaimed "Well, here it is: The first and the last." This quote came from the video called Remembering Patsy, and was quoted by Jan Howard whose husband at the time was Harlan Howard.

In 1985, the song became the title tune of a Patsy Cline biopic starring Jessica Lange as Cline. Cline's hit version of "Sweet Dreams" was included on the film's soundtrack, along with "Crazy," "She's Got You," and many others of her songs.

(Source: Wikipedia)

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[purbrookian]

Not Patsy Cline's - Don Gibson's.

[DebraPatton]

@purbrookian I know Patsy didn't write her own songs....I sing her version which she made famous like the Patsy version of Crazy which I know Willie Nelson wrote. Its the style of the song I refer to. Thanks.

Debra

[DebraPatton]

LOL I can assure you it is definately all me. I am going to do a couple of live videos soon and post them. Thank You for the comment though...the best compliment I could receive ;-)......Debra x

[DebraPatton]

This was actually recorded by myself at home. I don't have the best set up but its ok. Would love a record deal but thems the breaks as they say...God has a plan for us all ;-) x

[colinjbrown]

Never heard of Debra Patton but just as great as Patsy.Gave me goose bumps just to listen to her.Great

[ladyv69v]

Amazing..Fantastic..Hope you have a record deal.. you deserve to..Your voice is amazing..This was my grans favorite.. You made me cry.. thats a good thing..so did patsy.. x

[pesrritox]

Hello.Similar sensitivi Kitty Wells and similar voice Patsy Cline.Great voice.Magnifica Debra Patton.Saludos :)

[MzFlowerchild]

lovely cover ........thank you for posting ........Peace

[JohnnyGNV]

I live in Vegas and have heard many a good vocal impersonation of PATSY CLINE but I must say this is the most impressive one I've heard. I hope that your career goes well for you, Debra. I used to do voice-over work for TV commercials (singing portions only) and worked in many nightclubs, and show business is a tough grind as I'm sure you already know. But, you've surely got the talent that it takes - good luck!

[mikelandislive]

Debra...

Fantastic! This is one of the absolute best replications of Patsy's vocals I have ever heard!  Clicking on YouTube videos on Cline covers- I never know what to expect. You did not disappoint! Thank you!

[floortechnition]

@DebraPatton An Excellent Verson And I Really Enjoyed It!

[dugger80]

Of all the covers of Patsy's, this is amazing. Not Patsy, but very well done. Nice vocals. Very nice voice!

[bigfishead]

Sounds great!

[ryanthecabbie]

Well done Debra. Impressive vocals.

[luap123311]

I loved your version very much -- you did Patsy very well!

[killsalive]

keep up the good work and ignore the barking dogs