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  1. Sep 27, 2013 · "Autumn Leaves", with lyrics written by Johnny Mercer in 1947, is a very popular song and has been covered by many famous singers including Jo Stafford, Edith Piaf (who sang both French and...

  2. "Autumn Leaves" is a popular song based on a French song "Les Feuilles mortes" ("The Dead Leaves") composed by Joseph Kosma in 1945. The original lyrics were written by Jacques Prévert in French, and the English lyrics were by Johnny Mercer.

  3. Jul 17, 2018 · AUTUMN LEAVES - Roger Williams. Roger adds some improvisation to the beginning of his forever-popular 1955 hit, joined by his band in this 2008 performance. It is the greatest-selling piano ...

  4. Eric Clapton - Autumn Leaves Lyrics: The falling leaves drift by my window The autumn leaves of red and gold I see your lips, the summer kisses The sunburned hands, I used to hold Since...

  5. Apr 20, 2024 · Autumn Leaves, originally written in French as “Les Feuilles Mortes,” is a classic jazz song that has captivated audiences for decades. Popularized by the legendary Nat King Cole, the song carries a deep meaning that resonates with listeners even today.

  6. Autumnal leaves in vibrant hues are a beautiful part of the season, but those leaves are also a vital part of keeping trees alive. Trees that have leaves that change color in fall are deciduous. (Evergreen trees with needles, which stay green to continue the photosynthesis process through the winter, are coniferous.)

  7. Oct 19, 2010 · The original, written in French as “Les Feuilles Mortes” (literally, “Dead Leaves”) was a dark lament of lost love and regret. The translated version, “Autumn Leaves,” touched on the same theme, but in a gentler, more wistful way. The song began its life in 1945 as a poem.

  8. Sep 26, 2017 · Miles Davis, who may first have heard “Les Feuilles Mortes” sung by his lover Juliette Gréco, recorded it as “Autumn Leaves” with Cannonball Adderley in 1958, and kept the song in his set for...

  9. Sep 19, 2017 · “Autumn Leaves“ has been covered many times by different singers. The 1945 French original was called “ Les Feuilles Mortes ” (as in “Dead Leaves,” which might be more appropriately translated to “Dry Leaves” or “Still Leaves”), with lyrics penned by Jacques Prévert .

  10. Oct 15, 2020 · For many jazz students, “Autumn Leaves” is among the first standards they learn to play because of its basic jazz chord progression and harmony. Austin-based jazz drummer Daniel Dufour, who spoke with 360° earlier this year, said “Autumn Leaves” is one of the first jazz tunes he learned.

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