"When I Dream" is a song written by Sandy Mason Theoret, and recorded by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in April 1979 as the third and final single and title track from the June 1978 album When I Dream. The song was originally released on her 1975 eponymous debut album and was re-recorded for her 1978 album. Chart performance The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Weekly charts Year-end charts Other versions The song was later recorded by Willie Nelson on his 1986 album Partners. References 1979 singles Crystal Gayle songs Willie Nelson songs Song recordings produced by Allen Reynolds United Artists Records singles 1975 songs Songs about dreams