Please bring me a dream, Mr. Sandman. Make him the most charming thing I\u2019ve ever laid eyes on. It\u2019s 1958, with President Eisenhower in office and the modern rock & roll scene starting to take shape. But let\u2019s keep that from the Chordettes. The Sheboygan girls\u2014Janet, Alice, Lynn, and Jinny\u2014have captivated radio audiences with their mostly a cappella renditions of \u201cMr. Sandman\u201d and \u201cLollipop.\u201d<\/p>\n
In this live television performance, the Chordettes, often compared to a barbershop quartet, showcase their talents. Remember all those \u201cbum-bum-bums\u201d in the song? You\u2019ll be amazed to find out that each member of the group sings a single \u201cbum\u201d in quick succession. How did they pull that off so seamlessly?<\/p>\n
Despite the suggestive lyrics asking Mr. Sandman for a handsome man to join them in bed, the women\u2019s charm and elegant gowns evoke a sense of bygone propriety.<\/p>\n
In a playful segment created just for this performance, Mr. Sandman himself appears on screen to take their request, looking incredibly attractive and youthful. As you enjoy the classic sounds of \u201cMr. Sandman,\u201d you\u2019ll also find yourself chuckling at this amusing moment.<\/p>\n