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.

As an orchestra leader, he had a hit with the song "Dance of an Ear of Corn" for Columbia Records in July 1940. He released an album of rumbas for Fiesta Records in 1954.

Death

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.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Blair, Elizabeth (March 26, 2000). "The Story Of 'Dream A Little Dream'". NPR. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  2. ↑ Donovan, Thom (2024-03-09). "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. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
  3. ↑ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Pop Memories 1890-1954. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research, Inc. p. 22. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
  4. ↑ "Rumba with Fabian Andre and his orchestra | WorldCat.org". www.worldcat.org. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  5. ↑ "Autopsy Performed". The Laredo Times. Associated Press. April 3, 1960. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.