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"A Tree in the Meadow" is a popular song.

It was written by Billy Reid. 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 January 9, 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 and the Ames Brothers, by John Laurenz, and by Joe Loss.

The Margaret Whiting recording was recorded on May 25, 1948, and released by Capitol Records as catalog number 15122. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on July 9, 1948 and lasted 23 weeks on the chart, peaking at #1.

The Monica Lewis/Ames Brothers recording was released by Decca Records as catalog number 24411. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on August 13, 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 magazine charts on September 17, 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 magazine charts on September 10, 1948 and lasted 1 week on the chart, at #30.

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