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Daisies Won't Tell
By Anita Owen 1890
 Arranged By Victor Eijkhout 2020
 
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Esther Anita Owen (1874–1932) was an American songwriter, best known for her 1894 song "Sweet Bunch of Daisies," which sold over one million copies. She published her first song at age 15 or 16, and became one of the most popular female songwriters of her generation, known especially for flower-themed songs. Owen was born in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of a Welsh immigrant.
-- Victor Eijkhout
 
Play-along recordings:
Missing soprano (you play soprano)
Missing alto (you play alto)
Missing tenor (you play tenor)
Missing bass (you play bass)
 
This easy and approachable song from the Gay 90’s (the 1890’s that is) does not have a compiled score, but the music is not complex and players of all levels can enjoy it from the parts. The arranger Victor Eijkhout (featured in the Members’ Library with #66 “Closing Hour” and #54 “3 Dutch Folk Tunes”) has provided live recordings of the music for playing along, with 4 versions, each with one of the parts missing. This piece is a perfect way to start your play, as a warm-up or as a performance piece.
-- Glen Shannon
 
 
No. of Recorder Parts:
4
Difficulty:
Moderate
Occasion:
Any
Libraries:
New Music for Recorder, Play-alongs, Arrangements and Transcriptions
Date Added:
06/04/2020
Style:
Social/Casual, Tonal/Melodic, Recorded Accompaniment