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Flowers On the Wall, 1966
Written by anonymous author, c. 1909
This is the theme song of the Yale singing group the Whiffenpoofs, whose most famous alumnus is probably Cole Porter. Bing Crosby has a well-regarded version of the song, but I prefer the Statlers' uptempo rendition, with its tinkling piano, handclap percussion, high harmonies, and the bass vocal coming in for counterpoint. The song begins with a toast to "Mory's," referring to Mory's Temple Bar, and Louis, a former owner of Mory's, Louis Linder. Then the song describes the singers themselves, how they will become part of an undying tradition. "We will serenade our Louis / While life and voice shall last/ Then we'll pass and be forgotten with the rest." Et in arcadia ego, except cheery.
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