Written in 1951, this piece lasts approximately just 2
minutes.Led off by an oboe,
it is joined by the entire orchestra and has been described as having a "delicate,
fragile melody".It was
released as a 78rpm and 45rpm single, often with "Phantom Regiment" on the
B-Side with a further vinyl release in EP form.
Leroy Anderson & His Orchestra recordings
MCA Classics MCAD2-9815(CD: The Leroy
Anderson Collection)