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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

June 11, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: A Sleepin’ Bee

The song of the day for Saturday, June 12, 2021, is “A Sleepin’ Bee.”

About This Song

“A Sleepin’ Bee” was written by Harold Arlen and Truman Capote for the 1954 musical House of Flowers, based on the Capote novella. Set in Haiti, the production featured a trio of steel drummers (more precisely known as pannists) from Trinidad.

About This Version

Tony Bennett sang “A Sleepin’ Bee” at his 1962 concert at Carnegie Hall on June 9, 1962, as captured on Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall. Bennett had previously recorded “A Sleepin’ Bee” in 1959 with Ralph Sharon for their album Tony Sings For Two.

A Sleepin" Bee (From "House Of Flowers") - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962

Listen to A Sleepin" Bee (From "House Of Flowers") - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962 on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1962.

“A Sleepin’ Bee,” as well as Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall is available on Apple Music.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Harold Arlen, House of Flowers, Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall, Truman Capote

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