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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

June 14, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: House of Flowers

The song of the day for Monday, June 15, 2020, is “House Of Flowers.”

About This Song

“House Of Flowers” was written by Harold Arlen, with lyrics by Truman Capote, for the 1954 Broadway musical of the same name, based on a Truman Capote short story. Set in Haiti, the cast included Pearl Bailey, Diahann Carroll, Ray Walston, Geoffrey Holder, and Alvin Ailey. The score featured a steel-drum trio from Trinidad.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “House Of Flowers” for his 1961 album em>Tony Bennett Sings a String of Harold Arlen; the album was arranged and conducted by Glenn Osser. It was the first Bennett album to pay tribute to a composer.

“House Of Flowers,” as well as Tony Bennett Sings a String of Harold Arlen, is available from Apple Music.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Glenn Osser, Harold Arlen, House of Flowers, Tony Bennett Sings a String of Harold Arlen, Truman Capote

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