A Dreamer's Holiday Explained

"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]

Notes and References

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