The Kid’s a Dreamer
| PROFILE | |
| Composer | Douglas Arthur |
| Lyricist | Herb Hendler |
| Year Written | 1948 |
| About The Kid’s a Dreamer | |
| “The Kid’s a Dreamer” was first recorded by Rosemary Clooney in 1949 and was a big hit for her. Joe Mooney also did a well-recieved recording. | |
Lyrics
The kid’s a dreamer
You’ll never change him
His world is so shiny and nice
But the sun’s in his eyes
His sights are too high
You see, he’s the kid from fool’s paradise
The kid’s a gambler
You’ll never change him
He’ll bet every roll of the dice
And he laughs as each toss
Increases his loss
You see, he’s the kid from fool’s paradise
So kiss him goodbye as quick as you can
And run away faster than you ever ran
Your friend is a child
Who looks like a man
Believe me I know
I’m his greatest fan
The kid’s a lover
You’ll never change him
He’ll keep juggling old shoes and new rice
Though he talks a great game
He won’t share his name
Stay away from the kid from fool’s paradise.
Session / Album Information
1963
“The Kid’s a Dreamer” was recorded on November 6, 1963 and released in 1964 on the album The Many Moods of Tony. It was arranged by Dick Hyman. Bobby Hackett is featured on cornet.
This recording released on:
- 1964: Columbia 45: 4-42996
- 1964: Columbia LP 12″: CS 8941 — The Many Moods Of Tony
- 1964: Columbia LP 12″ (Mono): CL 2141 — The Many Moods Of Tony
- 1964: CBS LP 12″: SBPG 62245 — The Many Moods Of Tony [UK]
- 1965: CBS 45: BA-221098
- 2011: Disc #28 in The Tony Bennett Complete Collection (88697874602-JK27) The Many Moods of Tony