| Description |
1 sound disc (67 min., 20 sec.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Playing Time |
010720 |
| Note |
Music by Harold Arlen ; lyrics by Truman Capote ; orchestrations, Ted Royal. |
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Originally released as ML 4969 in 1955; includes some previously unreleased material. |
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Compact disc. |
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Program notes by Didier Deutsch and Howard Kissel, and synopsis (11 p. : ports.) inserted in container. |
| Contents |
Overture -- Waitin' -- One man (ain't quite enough) -- A sleepin' bee -- Smellin' of vanilla (Bamboo cage) -- House of flowers -- Two ladies in de shade of de banana tree -- What is a friend for? -- Mardi Gras waltz -- I never has seen snow -- Can I leave off wearing my shoes? -- Has I let you down? -- Slide, boy, slide -- Don't like goodbyes -- The turtle song -- Bonus tracks. Mardi Gras waltz (Percy Faith and his orchestra; recorded Jan. 27, 1955, originally released as CL 640, Mar. 7, 1955) ; Two ladies in de shade of de banana tree (Enid Mosier; recorded June 7, 1956, originally released as CL 928, Nov. 12, 1956) ; Ottilie and the bee (Truman Capote; originally released as ML 4969 [sic], Jan. 17, 1955) ; A sleepin' bee (demo recording to Truman Capote) (Harold Arlen). |
| Performer |
Starring Pearl Bailey; with supporting cast; Jerry Arlen, conductor. |
| Event |
Recorded at CBS 30th Street Studios, Jan. 9, 1955. |
| Subject |
Musicals.
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| Added Author |
Capote, Truman, 1924-1984. Lyricist.
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Royal, Ted, 1904-1981. Arranger.
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Bailey, Pearl. Performer.
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Arlen, Jerry. Conductor.
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| Standard No. |
696998685727 |
| Music No. |
SK 86857 Sony Classical/Columbia/Legacy |
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