| "A Dreamer's Holiday" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Published | 1949 |
| Composer(s) | Mabel Wayne |
| Lyricist(s) | Kim Gannon |
"A Dreamer's Holiday" is a popular song. The music was written by Mabel Wayne, the lyrics by Kim Gannon.[1] The song was published in 1949. Hit versions of the song were recorded by Perry Como and Buddy Clark.
1949 versions
- The version by Perry Como and The Fontane Sisters was recorded on August 11, 1949 with the Mitchell Ayres Orchestra [2] and released by RCA Victor as catalog numbers 20-3543 (78 rpm) and 47-3036 (45 rpm). It first reached the Billboard magazine charts on October 14, 1949, and lasted 19 weeks on the chart, peaking at #4.[3]
- The version by Buddy Clark with The Girl Friends and orchestra conducted by Ted Dale was recorded on September 6, 1949[4] and was released by Columbia Records as catalog number 38599. It first reached the Billboard magazine charts on November 4, 1949, and lasted 10 weeks on the chart, peaking at #15. The song was the last charted hit for Clark, reaching the charts after his death on October 1.[3]
Cover versions
- In 1983, Willie Nelson covered it on his Without a Song album.[5]
- In 2020, Julien Baker covered it in a Spotify Singles album.[6]
References
- ^ https://lyricsplayground.com/alpha/songs/a/adreamersholiday.html
- ^ "Perry Como Discography". kokomo.ca. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top Pop Records 1940-1955. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research.
- ^ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/Willie-Nelson-Without-A-Song/release/1825182
- ^ https://www.stereogum.com/2107744/julien-baker-a-dreamers-holiday-perry-como-cover/music/