"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. Other versions were recorded by Monica Lewis,
The Ames Brothers, John Laurenz and Joe Loss.
Margaret Whiting's version was recorded on 25 May 1948, and
released by Capitol Records as catalog number 15122. The record
first reached the
Billboardcharts 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.