: The lyrics tell a story of a cherry tree and an apple tree growing side by side, their branches eventually intertwining as a boy meets his bride—a poetic image for the merging of two lives.
While many artists covered the track, the definitive version belongs to , the "King of the Mambo". His 1955 instrumental recording was a cultural juggernaut, holding the #1 spot on the Billboard chart for 10 weeks . Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
When English lyrics were added by , the song transformed into a narrative of fairytale-like romance. : The lyrics tell a story of a