A Tree in the Meadow
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"A Tree in the Meadow" is a popular
song
. It was written
by Billy Reid, and the song was published in 1948.
The songwriter, orchestra
leader Billy Reid, recorded
the first version in the United Kingdom
, with Dorothy Squires
as vocalist
. It was recorded on 9 January 1948, and released by Parlophone Records as catalog number R-3092. The biggest hit
version of the song in the United States
was recorded by Margaret Whiting
with Frank De Vol
orchestra. Other versions were recorded by Monica Lewis and The Ames Brothers with Mary Osborne
Trio, John Laurenz as well as Joe Loss
and his orchestra.
Margaret Whiting
's version was recorded on 25 May 1948, and released by Capitol Records
as catalog number
15122. The record
first reached the Billboard
charts
on 9 July 1948 and lasted 23 weeks on the chart
, peaking at #1.
The Monica Lewis and Ames Brothers recording was released by Decca Records
as catalog number 24411. The record first reached the Billboard charts on 13 August 1948 and lasted 1 week on the chart, at #22.
The John Laurenz recording was released by Mercury Records
as catalog number 5148. The record first reached the Billboard charts on 17 September 1948, and lasted 1 week on the chart, at #28.
The Joe Loss recording was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-2965.The record first reached the Billboard charts on 10 September 1948, and lasted 1 week on the chart, at #30.
Popular music
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song
Song
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. It was written
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
by Billy Reid, and the song was published in 1948.
The songwriter, orchestra
Orchestra
An orchestra is a sizable instrumental ensemble that contains sections of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. The term orchestra derives from the Greek ορχήστρα, the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus...
leader Billy Reid, recorded
Sound recording and reproduction
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the first version in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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, with Dorothy Squires
Dorothy Squires
Dorothy Squires was a Welsh vocalist. Among her recordings were versions of "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening", "I'm in the Mood for Love", "Anytime", "If You Love Me " and "And So to Sleep Again".-Biography:...
as vocalist
Singing
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. It was recorded on 9 January 1948, and released by Parlophone Records as catalog number R-3092. The biggest hit
Hit record
A hit record is a sound recording, usually in the form of a single or album, that sells a large number of copies or otherwise becomes broadly popular or well-known, through airplay, club play, inclusion in a film or stage play soundtrack, causing it to have "hit" one of the popular chart listings...
version of the song in the United States
United States
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was recorded by Margaret Whiting
Margaret Whiting
Margaret Whiting was a singer of American popular music and country music who first made her reputation during the 1940s and 1950s.-Youth:...
with Frank De Vol
Frank De Vol
Frank Denny De Vol, also known simply as De Vol was an American arranger, composer and actor.-Early life and career:...
orchestra. Other versions were recorded by Monica Lewis and The Ames Brothers with Mary Osborne
Mary Osborne
Mary Osborne was an American jazz electric guitarist.Osborne was born in Minot, North Dakota. She learned violin as a child and could also play guitar and bass by age 15. She heard Charlie Christian play in Al Trent's band at a stop in Bismarck, North Dakota; Christian became one of her most...
Trio, John Laurenz as well as Joe Loss
Joe Loss
Joshua Alexander "Joe" Loss LVO OBE was a British musician and founder of the Joe Loss Orchestra.-Life:Loss was born in Spitalfields, London, the youngest of four children. His parents, Israel and Ada Loss, were Russian Jews and first cousins. His father was a cabinet-maker who had an office...
and his orchestra.
Margaret Whiting
Margaret Whiting
Margaret Whiting was a singer of American popular music and country music who first made her reputation during the 1940s and 1950s.-Youth:...
's version was recorded on 25 May 1948, and released by Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
as catalog number
Catalog numbering systems for single records
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15122. The record
Gramophone record
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first reached the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
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charts
Record chart
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on 9 July 1948 and lasted 23 weeks on the chart
Record chart
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, peaking at #1.
The Monica Lewis and Ames Brothers recording was released by Decca Records
Decca Records
Decca Records began as a British record label established in 1929 by Edward Lewis. Its U.S. label was established in late 1934; however, owing to World War II, the link with the British company was broken for several decades....
as catalog number 24411. The record first reached the Billboard charts on 13 August 1948 and lasted 1 week on the chart, at #22.
The John Laurenz recording was released by Mercury Records
Mercury Records
Mercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
as catalog number 5148. The record first reached the Billboard charts on 17 September 1948, and lasted 1 week on the chart, at #28.
The Joe Loss recording was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-2965.The record first reached the Billboard charts on 10 September 1948, and lasted 1 week on the chart, at #30.