About This Song
About "When My Dream Boat Comes Home" by Gary Burton
Burton sails 'When My Dream Boat Comes Home' on a tide of shimmering arpeggios, the vibraphone rocking like a hull on gentle waves. The tune is sweet, almost naive, but the harmonies darken at the edges—a reverie that knows the harbor might never appear. Nostalgia as both anchor and undertow.
