"Mr. Sandman" is a quintessential 1950s pop song famous for its close-harmony vocals and dreamlike lyrics. Composed by Pat Ballard in 1954, it became a cultural phenomenon through The Chordettes' chart-topping version, embodying the era's fascination with doo-wop and vocal groups. This arrangement adapts the piece for SATB saxophone quartet.
"Mister Sandman" is a classic 1950s pop song written by Pat Ballard, famously popularized by The Chordettes. Their version, featuring close harmony vocals, became a No. 1 hit in 1954 and remains a staple of doo-wop and retro playlists.
A cheerful pop standard requesting the sandman to bring sweet dreams, popularized by The Chordettes.
A cheerful 1950s vocal pop classic, often associated with close-harmony groups like The Chordettes.
This cheerful pop standard became famous through The Chordettes' iconic 1954 recording, epitomizing the close-harmony style of the postwar era.
