Normally credited to Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt, with lyrics by Gus Kahn, Dream a Little Dream of Me came was first recorded in February 1931 by the Wayne King Orchestra.

"This version was recorded in 1968 after The Mamas and the Papas heard about the death of Fabian Andre, whom Michelle Phillips had met years earlier. Elliot's version is noteworthy for being a ballad, whereas almost all earlier recordings of Dream a Little Dream of Me (including one by Nat King Cole) had been quick, up-tempo versions — the song having actually been written in 1931 as a dance tune for the nightclubs of the day."

Today is another look backward.