A Dreamer's Holiday

"A Dreamer's Holiday"
Song
Published	1949
Composer	Mabel Wayne
Lyricist	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 1992, Leon Redbone covered it on his Lazy River album.
• In 2020, Julien Baker covered it in a Spotify Singles album. ^[6]

References

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. 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.