A Dreamer's Holiday
Perry Como, The Fontane Sisters, Mitchell Ayres
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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
Genre Classification"A Dreamer's Holiday" is considered a popular standard song. It falls within the genre of traditional pop, which experienced its height in the mid-1940s and 1950s.
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Composer InformationThe song was written by two well-known musicians from the World War II era - Kim Gannon and Mabel Wayne.
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Recording Artists"A Dreamer's Holiday" was first recorded by a renowned American singer, Buddy Clark. Not long afterward, it was also recorded by Perry Como, an influential American singer and performer known for his smooth vocal deliverance.
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Chart SuccessPerry Como's version of "A Dreamer's Holiday" had significant commercial success. It reached number 4 on the Billboard charts in 1949.
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Dual Artist SuccessThough Perry Como's version had more commercial success, Buddy Clark's version also gained some claim to fame as it reached number 16 in the charts in 1949.
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Notable PerformancesIn addition to Buddy Clark and Perry Como, the song has been performed by a variety of other artists, including Willie Nelson and Bing Crosby.
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LongevityOver seven decades after its initial release, "A Dreamer's Holiday" continues to be played and performed, demonstrating its enduring popularity and timeless charm.
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LegacyPerry Como's version of "A Dreamer's Holiday" has appeared on several of his compilation albums and has remained a standout song in his discography.
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Song Theme"A Dreamer's Holiday" is a feel-good song that encourages listeners to take a break from their hectic life, dream, and achieve promised delight.
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Christmas AssociationEven though "A Dreamer's Holiday" is not a Christmas song, it's often associated with the holiday season due to its inclusion in Perry Como's album "Season's Greetings from Perry Como", emphasizing its festive and comforting qualities.
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