Paul Desmond - A Taste Of Honey (and lyrics)

 Paul Desmond (born Paul Emil Breitenfeld; November 25, 1924 – May 30, 1977) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and composer, best known for his work with the Dave Brubeck Quartet and for composing that group's biggest hit, "Take Five". He was one of the most popular musicians to come out of the cool jazz scene.

In addition to his work with Brubeck, he led several groups and collaborated with Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Jim Hall, and Ed Bickert. After years of chain smoking and poor health, Desmond succumbed to lung cancer in 1977 after a tour with Brubeck.

Bass -- Gene Cherico Drums -- Connie Kay Guitar -- Jim Hall Alto sax -- Paul Desmond Recorded 1965 DISCLAIMER:

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 Paul Desmond recorded a version in 1964 on his album Glad to Be Unhappy (RCA LPM 3407)

 "A Taste of Honey" is a pop standard written by Bobby Scott and Ric Marlow. It was originally an instrumental track (or recurring theme) written for the 1960 Broadway version of the 1958 British play A Taste of Honey (which was also made into the film of the same name in 1961). Both the original and a later recording by Herb Alpert in 1965 earned the song four Grammy Awards. A vocal version of the song—first recorded by Billy Dee Williams (and released in 1961 on the Prestige label), and then recorded very successfully by Lenny Welch in the summer of 1962—was also recorded by the Beatles for their first album in 1963. Barbra Streisand performed the song as part of her cabaret act during 1962, and recorded it in January 1963 for her debut album The Barbra Streisand Album, on Columbia, which won a Grammy for Album of the Year (1963). The publishing rights are owned 100% by Songfest Music Corporation, a subsidiary of GPS Music Corporation.^{[citation needed]}

 

Winds may blow over the icy sea

I'll take with me the warmth of thee

A taste of honey

A taste much sweeter than wine

I will return

I'll return

I'll come back for the honey and you

I'll leave behind my heart to wear

And may it e'er remind you of

A taste of honey

A taste much sweeter than wine

I will return

I'll return

I'll come back for the honey and you

He ne'er came back to his love so fair

And so she died dreaming of his kiss

His kiss of honey

A taste more bitter than wine

I will return

I will return

I'll come back for the honey and you

I'll come back for the honey and you