"Drift Off to Dream" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Travis Tritt. It was released in January 1991 as the fifth and final single from his debut album Country Club. It peaked at number 3 in the United States, while it became his third number-one hit in Canada. The song was written by Tritt and Stewart Harris.
Content "Drift Off to Dream" is a mid-tempo waltz. It begins with the male narrator, alone in a bar, thinking about a lover whom he would like to meet. He imagines holding hands with her on a blanket in the yard and kissing until she "drift[s] off to dream" in his arms.
Music video The music video was directed by Sherman Halsey.
Personnel The following musicians perform on this track: Sam Bacco – suspended cymbal, percussion Mike Brignardello – bass guitar Larry Byrom – acoustic guitar Jerry Douglas – Dobro Dana McVicker – background vocals Edgar Meyer – arco bass Mark O'Connor – fiddle Bobby Ogdin – piano Steve Turner – drums, percussion Billy Joe Walker Jr. – acoustic guitar Terri Williams – background vocals Reggie Young – electric guitar
Chart positions Chart (1991)Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (1991)Position Canada Country Tracks (RPM) 21 US Country Songs (Billboard) 33
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