Autumn Leaves
Johnny Mercer, Jacques Prévert, Joseph Kosma
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The falling leaves drift by the window The autumn leaves of red and gold I see your lips, the summer kisses The sun-burned hands I used to hold Since you went away the days grow long And soon I'll hear old winter's song But I miss you most of all my darling When autumn leaves start to fall
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Written by: Jacques Prevert, Joseph Kosma
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6 facts about this song
Origins and History"Autumn Leaves" was originally a French song, titled "Les Feuilles Mortes", which translates to "The Dead Leaves".
- Johnny Mercer wrote the English lyrics for the song in 1947, two years after the original composition was released.
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Popularity and CoversThe song has been covered over a thousand times by different artists in various languages, making it an iconic standard in popular music.
- Artists encompassing a range of genres have covered the song, including Frank Sinatra, Edith Piaf, and Nat King Cole.
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Significance in MusicRoger Williams's instrumental version of "Autumn Leaves", which was released in 1955, was the only piano instrumental to reach number one on Billboard's popular music chart.
- It was one of the first songs to ever become a hit not just in the US but worldwide, solidifying its place in music history.
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AwardsWilliams's rendition was awarded a Gold Disc for selling over one million copies.
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Pop CultureThe song features significantly in the 1986 film, "Round Midnight", a drama based on jazz and music.
- It was also used as the theme song for the 1956 film "Autumn Leaves", starring Joan Crawford.
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Musical CompositionAlthough the song is considered a pop standard, its chords make it popular among jazz musicians as well, who often use it for improvisation.
- The song is notable for its haunting and melancholic melody, which matches with the lyrics' theme of lost love.
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