A Dreamer's Holiday

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"A Dreamer's Holiday" is a popular song.

The music was written by Mabel Wayne, the lyrics by Kim Gannon. The song was published in 1949.

Hit versions of the song were recorded by Perry Como and Buddy Clark.

The recording by Perry Como was released by RCA Victor Records 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. [1]

The recording by Buddy Clark 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. [1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top Pop Records 1940-1955. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research.