Pennies From Heaven
Bing Crosby
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Sweet Leilani Heavenly flower Nature fashioned roses kissed with dew And then she placed them in a bower It was the start of you Sweet Leilani Heavenly flower I dreamed of paradise for two You are my paradise completed You are my dream come true Sweet Leilani Heavenly flower Tropic skies are jealous as they shine I think they're jealous of your blue eyes Jealous because you're mine Sweet Leilani Heavenly flower I dreamed of paradise for two You are my paradise completed You are my dream come true You are my paradise completed You are my dream come true
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Written by: Harry Owens
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11 facts about this song
Big Joe Turner1. Big Joe Turner, known for his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence, covered "Pennies from Heaven" in his unique style of rock and roll genre.
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Billie Holiday2. Billie Holiday's version of "Pennies from Heaven" showcased her distinctive emotive and improvisational vocal abilities, which made her a jazz icon.
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Bing Crosby3. Bing Crosby's version of "Pennies from Heaven" topped the charts in 1936.
4. Bing Crosby also starred in a film titled "Pennies from Heaven", where the song was originally featured.
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Dean Martin5. Dean Martin added his signature laid-back style to his version of "Pennies from Heaven", which was released in the late 1950s.
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Dinah Washington6. Dinah Washington, revered as "the most popular black female recording artist of the '50s", left a lasting impression with her version of "Pennies from Heaven".
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Frances Langford7. Frances Langford, an American singer, and actress delivered a memorable performance of "Pennies from Heaven" along with Bing Crosby in the film of the same name.
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Gene Ammons8. Gene Ammons' rendition of "Pennies from Heaven" demonstrated his mastery in tenor saxophone and uniquely blended jazz, blues, and R&B genres.
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Jimmy Dorsey & The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra9. Jimmy Dorsey, a prominent big band leader, delivered a big-band jazz rendition of "Pennies From Heaven" with The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra.
10. This orchestra was known for blending various musical instruments to give a rich and full sound to their compositions.
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Lester Young11. Lester Young, a renowned tenor saxophonist, provided a unique take on "Pennies from Heaven", highlighting his inventive and melodic style.
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The Skyliners12. The Skyliners, a 1950s doo-wop group, added a pop-rock twist to "Pennies from Heaven", making it accessible to a wider youthful audience.
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Tony Bennett13. Tony Bennett's interpretation of "Pennies From Heaven" reaffirmed his status as one of the great interpreters of the American Songbook.
14. In fact, Bennett's version was included in his "MTV Unplugged: Tony Bennett" album, which won the 1994 Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
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