A Taste Of Honey

Tony Bennett

A Taste Of HoneyTony BennettWritten by Ric Marlow and Bobby ScottPeaked at # 94 in 1964: his second song to get stuck at that level in face of the surging British Invasion (see also "When Joanna Loved Me")Previously charted in 1962 by the Victor Feldman Quartet (# 88) and Martin Denny & His Orchestra (# 50)Later charted by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass at # 7 in 1965Winds may blow over the icy seaI'll take with me the warmth of theeA taste of honeyA taste much sweeter than wine I will return I'll return I'll come back for the honey and youI'll leave behind my heart to wearAnd may it e'er remind you ofA taste of honeyA taste much sweeter than wine I will return I'll return I'll come back for the honey and youHe ne'er came back to his love so fairAnd so she died dreaming of his kissHis kiss of honeyA 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!