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").
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- Recorded: 1967
Credits
- Producer: Rick Jarrard
- Publisher: Six Continents Music
- Publisher: Unichappell Music
- Songwriter: Harry Nilsson
- Vocals: Harry Nilsson
Albums
Covers
| Artist | Cover Title |
|---|---|
| Harry Belafonte | Sleep Late, My Lady Friend |
| Jose Feliciano | Sleep Late, My Lady Friend |
| Joshua Tyler | Sleep Late, My Lady Friend |
References
| Title | Summary |
|---|---|
| Covering Harry | ... leaves you wanting more. "Sleep Late, My Lady ... |
| Sleep Late, My Lady Friend (performed by Harry Belafonte) | Harry Belafonte recorded "Sleep Late, My Lady Friend " for ... |
| Sleep Late, My Lady Friend (performed by Jose Feliciano) | ... Feliciano's recording of "Sleep Late, My Lady Friend " ... |
Variations
| Title |
|---|
| Sleep Late, My Lady Friend {Aerial Pandemonium Ballet} |
| Sleep Late, My Lady Friend {Italian Version} |
| Sleep Late, My Lady Friend {Mono} |
Connections
- Harry Belafonte recorded Sleep Late, My Lady Friend
- Jose Feliciano recorded Sleep Late, My Lady Friend
- Sleep Late, My Lady Friend was covered by Harry Belafonte
- Sleep Late, My Lady Friend was covered by Jose Feliciano
