Dreamer's Holiday
Perry Como, The Fontane Sisters, Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra
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Climb aboard a butterfly An' take off on the breeze Let your worries flutter by An' do the things you please In a land where dollar bills Are fallin' off the trees On a dreamer's holiday! Every day for breakfast There's a dish of scrambled stars An' for lunchin' you'll be munchin' Rainbow candy bars You'll be livin' a la mode On Jupiter and Mars On a dreamer's holiday! Make it a long vacation Time, there is plenty of You need no reservation Just bring along the one you love Help yourself to happiness An' sprinkle it with mirth Close your eyes an' concentrate An' dream for all you're worth You will feel terrific When you get back down to earth From a dreamer's holiday! (You, climb aboard a butterfly) (An' take off on the breeze) (Let your worries flutter by) (An' do the things you please) In a land where dollar bills Are fallin' off the trees, On a dreamer's holiday! (Every day for breakfast) (There's a dish of scrambled stars) (And for lunchin' you'll be munchin') (Rainbow candy bars) You'll be livin' a la mode On Jupiter and Mars On a dreamer's holiday! Come on, we're gonna make it a long vacation Time, there is plenty of You need no reservation Just bring along the one you love Help yourself to happiness An' sprinkle it with mirth Close your eyes an' concentrate An' dream for all you're worth You will feel terrific When you get back down to earth From a dreamer's holiday!
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Written by: Kim Gannon, Mabel Wayne
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundPerry Como was an American singer known for his warm and smooth baritone voice. He began his career in the 1930s and remained active for several decades. He is widely considered one of the greatest male singers of the 20th century.
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Song Release"Dreamer's Holiday" was released in 1949 as a single by Perry Como. The song became a major hit during this period.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 4 on the Billboard charts in 1950 and stayed on the chart for 16 weeks, highlighting its commercial success.
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Song WritingThis song was co-written by Kim Gannon and Mabel Wayne. Gannon wrote several popular songs including "Christmas Eve in My Hometown" and "I'll Be Home for Christmas." Mabel Wayne also has several hit songs to her credit such as "In a Little Spanish Town" and "It Happened in Monterey."
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Record LabelThe song was released under the RCA Victor label, one of the major American record labels during the mid-20th century.
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Genre"Dreamer's Holiday" falls within the pop music genre. Perry Como was known for his pop and easy listening music.
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Music CompositionThe song is noted for its relaxed and dreamy melody, which matches the 'holiday' theme of the lyrics. Como's smooth baritone delivery further enhances this mood.
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Legacy"Dreamer's Holiday" continues to be associated with Perry Como's music legacy and is included in many of his compilation albums.
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Live PerformancesPerry Como performed "Dreamer's Holiday" in his live shows and it was well-received by audiences. The song also featured in his television show "The Perry Como Show" which aired from 1948 to 1963.
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Song ThemesThe song paints a picture of a perfect holiday, filled with dreams and wishes coming true. It's often seen as a soothing escape, reflecting Perry Como's signature laid-back style.
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