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A Dreamer's Holiday

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"A Dreamer's Holiday"
Song
Published1949
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

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  • 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

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References

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  1. ^ "A DREAMER'S HOLIDAY - Lyrics - International Lyrics Playground". Lyricsplayground.com. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Perry Como Discography". kokomo.ca. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  3. ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top Pop Records 1940-1955. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research.
  4. ^ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  5. ^ "Willie Nelson – Without A Song (1983, Pitman Pressing, Vinyl)". Discogs.com. 1983. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Julien Baker – "A Dreamer's Holiday" (Perry Como Cover)". Stereogum.com. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2021.