| Once Upon a Dream | |
| Cover: | Billy Fury Once Upon a Dream.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Billy Fury |
| B-Side: | If I Lose You |
| Recorded: | 5 June 1962[1] |
| Studio: | Decca Studios, London |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Label: | Decca |
| Producer: | Mike Smith |
| Prev Title: | Last Night Was Made for Love |
| Prev Year: | 1962 |
| Next Title: | Because of Love |
| Next Year: | 1962 |
"Once Upon a Dream" is a song by English singer Billy Fury, released as a single in July 1962. It peaked at number 7 on the Record Retailer Top 50.
"Once Upon a Dream" was taken from the musical film Play It Cool, in which Fury also stars. In the film, Fury sings it at the departure lounge in Gatwick Airport.[2]
It was released as a single in July 1962, a week before the release of the film.[3] The music was composed by Norrie Paramor, known for being the producer for Cliff Richard, and the lyrics written by Dick Rowe, producer and Head of A&R at Decca Records.[4]
"Once Upon a Dream" was released with the B-side "If I Lose You", written by Fury, in the UK, Ireland, Denmark, France and India.[4] However, in Australia, it was released with the B-side "You're Swell", written by Rowe, and in Germany, the B-side was "Play It Cool", written by Paramor.[5] [6] These two B-sides had been included on an EP titled Play It Cool, released in May 1962.[7]
7": Decca / F 11485
| Chart (1962) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| UK Disc Top 20[8] | 6 | |
| UK Melody Maker Top 30[9] | 7 | |
| UK New Musical Express Top 30[10] | 7 | |
| UK Record Retailer Top 50[11] | 7 |