: It has since appeared on numerous compilations, including the 1990 release Cole, Christmas & Kids . Song Meaning and Narrative
: The narrator reassures the tree that it is "worth [its] weight in precious gold". The Little Christmas Tree - Nat King Cole
The song tells a poignant story from the perspective of someone finding a small, overlooked tree that nobody wanted to buy. : It has since appeared on numerous compilations,
: The song was first issued by Capitol Records on September 25, 1950 , as a 10-inch, 78 RPM single (catalog number 1203). including the 1990 release Cole