Autumn Leaves (song)

"Autumn Leaves" is a much-recorded song that has become a popular standard.

Related Topics:
Song - Popular

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In French, the song is known as "Les feuilles mortes"; the latter from its French author, Jacques Prévert (the composer being Joseph Kosma). The French poem set to music was introduced by Yves Montand in 1946 for the film "Les Portes de la Nuit". Johnny Mercer wrote English lyrics in 1949, which have been very popular, and changed the name from "Les Feuilles Mortes" to "Autumn Leaves"; however, one of the most popular recordings of the song is an instrumental by Roger Williams.

Related Topics:
French - Jacques Prévert - Joseph Kosma - Yves Montand - Johnny Mercer - English - Instrumental - Roger Williams

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The french songwriter Serge Gainsbourg wrote "La chanson de Prévert" as a tribute to this song.

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The Kosma/Prévert published version of the song dates from 1945.

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It has been recorded by many artists under either its English or French names. A partial list is given below.

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:The falling leaves

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:Drift by the window

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:The autumn leaves

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:Of red and gold

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:I see your lips

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:The summer kisses

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:The sun-burned hands

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:I used to hold

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:Since you went away

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:The days go long

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:And soon I hear

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:Old winter song

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:But I miss you most of all

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:My darling

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:When autumn leaves

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:Start to fall

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