SPECK ‘N U (32): Autumn Sonata in the Key of D(og)
The falling leaves
Drift by my window
The falling leaves
Of red and gold
Although I know only the English version, the much recorded ballad “Autumn Leaves” was originally a French song “Les feuilles mortes” (1945). This version was performed by Yves Montand in a 1946 French film. The following year it was translated and recorded in English in the US and immediately became a hit (Wikipedia).
One of the most famous versions came in 1950 when Edith Piaf recorded the song using a combination of both French and English lyrics. Of course (thankfully) it’s on YouTube, listen here.
A recent version came in 2010 on a CD from Eric Clapton. I recommend it! Listen here.
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