1937). In 1950 ?Dream a Little Dream..." was a top hit for Frankie Laine. In 1957 it was sung by Doris Day, who was the first singer to record it at the slow tempo in which it had been written. But it is perhaps best known for the rendition by Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, as well as "Mama" Cass Elliot of The Mamas & the Papas, in 1968, which sold 7 million copies worldwide. Recording: Wayne King & His Orch., voc. Ernie Birchill - Dream A Little Dream Of Me (Lyrics: Gus Kahn, Music ...