Harry Nilsson's "Sleep Late, My Lady Friend" includes the line "And dream a dream of Cielito Lindo." "Cielito Lindo" means "Beautiful Sky" and that's probably the reference Nilsson intended. "Cielito Lindo" is also the name of a Mexican folk song (with its familiar chorus of "Ay, ay, ay, ay").
- Recorded: 1967
Credits
- Producer: Rick Jarrard
- Publisher: Six Continents Music
- Publisher: Unichappell Music
- Songwriter: Harry Nilsson
- Vocals: Harry Nilsson
Albums
Covers
Artist | Cover Title |
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Harry Belafonte | Sleep Late My Lady Friend |
Jose Feliciano | Sleep Late My Lady Friend |
Joshua Tyler | Sleep Late My Lady Friend |
References
Title | Summary |
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Covering Harry | ... leaves you wanting more. "Sleep Late, My Lady ... |
Variations
Title |
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Sleep Late, My Lady Friend {Aerial Pandemonium Ballet} |
Sleep Late, My Lady Friend {Italian Version} |
Sleep Late, My Lady Friend {Mono} |