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During [[69/02/16 Stratford CT US Ballroom|a 1969 concert in Stratford Connecticut]], Zappa covered ''[[Sweet Leilani]]'', later made available on ''[[You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 1]]''. | During [[69/02/16 Stratford CT US Ballroom|a 1969 concert in Stratford Connecticut]], Zappa covered ''[[Sweet Leilani]]'', later made available on ''[[You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 1]]''. | ||
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[[Category:Classical Composers|Owens, Harry]] | [[Category:Classical Composers|Owens, Harry]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:51, 18 July 2026
Harry Owens (April 18, 1902 - December 12, 1986) was an American songwriter, composer and jazz bandleader. In 1934 he wrote the song Sweet Leilani, covered by Bing Crosby, which became a hit and received the Academy Award for Best Original Song, after being used in the film Waikiki Wedding starring Crosby.
Frank Zappa
During a 1969 concert in Stratford Connecticut, Zappa covered Sweet Leilani, later made available on You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 1.
