A lot has been written in blogs and elsewhere about Autumn ( Sept 1 - Nov.30). There's description of change in color, falling leaves, drop in temperature, animals preparing for winter hibernation, migration of birds in search of food, autumn holidays etc..
Autumn always reminds me of the famous song the 'Falling Leaves' (in french the 'Dead Leaves'), and of the famous singers performing it, among them: Ives Montagne (in french), Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, Frank Sinatra (in english).
The musical versions of this song on Youtube are not very good , I'm afraid. The lyrics are beautiful and even worth memorizing. It' s a romantic song mentioning color (red and gold), the departing summer, the approaching winter, the falling leaves that make the singer miss his darling.
Here are the lyrics:
The falling leaves, drift by the window /The autumn leaves of red and gold
I see your lips the summer kisses / The sunburnt 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.
I love Nat King Cole's version. There's still a good bit of colour, but winter weather is already upon us...it's not bitter cold yet, but very chilly at the early morning.
ReplyDeleteI lke his version best: good voice, clear diction, addressing the viewer directly.
DeleteA beautiful voice!
ReplyDeleteDo you have Autumn there? I picture Israel as very hot all year.
Nat King Cole's voice is indeed beautiful.
DeleteTo answer your question - during the day it's still hot. The mornings are cool, the evenings are already becoming cold.
Do the leaves change color?
DeleteI've always loved that song, Duta. It's so evocative of the season, of the feelings.
ReplyDeleteThe song is concise, and to the point. It has been popular and loved for decades.
DeleteThanks for putting this earworm in my brain today. There are definitely worse tunes to have stuck in my head.
ReplyDelete'earworm' - does that word mean you don't like it, Kathy? Well, to each his own, as they say. Besides it's not dangerous.
DeleteDearest Duta,
ReplyDeleteWell, autumn leaves are part of life's cycle and they become the humus for new growth in the spring. Provided that people do not rake them up! We've never ever done so but use it as a mulch, even on the lawn. In the woods NOBODY ever rakes leaves... Look at Mother Nature and learn.
Those songs are not my/our genre...
Autumn is a stunning season and if possible, perfect for a walk!
Hugs,
Mariette
As a scentist, you know best about nature, leaves, growth, life's cycle. I totally agree with you, Mariette, that Autumn is a great season, perfect for walks.
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DeleteThanks.
DeleteI really like that song. It's kind of melancholy and moving!
ReplyDeleteYou've defined it perfectly, Mari! It's 'melancholic and moving'.
DeleteOh Duta...I have not heard that song before, but thank you for sharing because it is so meaningful.
ReplyDeleteThere's always a first time, Dianna.
DeleteThe song is important as it conveys the message of Autumn's main phenomenon - the falling of leaves from the trees.
Absolutely love Nat King Cole, Duta. And he performs this beautiful song perfectly. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteAfter listening to several performers on Youtube, I've chosen Nat King Cole's version for my post.
DeleteBeautiful. I really like autumn - and the arboreal fireworks. I also like the filigree of bare branches against the sky as the trees lose their leaves.
ReplyDeleteLovely song
ReplyDeleteYes. I think so too, Christine.
DeleteWe don't have a lot of the leaves dropping or changing colors here because unless you go up in the mountains of Nevada, we just don't have many of those types of trees. We do have a lot of palm trees though. You don't want those leaves (Palm fronds) hitting you in the head though. lol
ReplyDeleteLeaves on the tree branches are an attractive sight. Fallen leaves on the ground, on the other hand, are a headache. They could be used to enrich the soil, but usually they are raked and disposed of.
DeleteI remember this song from my childhood. Nat King Cole was quite popular at the time. It is a lovely song lyric.
ReplyDeleteSo it would seem. He was a popular singer at the time. This little romantic song is quite a nice, melodious one.
ReplyDeleteI remember that song from long ago. It is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteShort, romantic, melodious - quite a beauty, indeed, Mary.
DeleteEach season of the year has its own particular charm. In autumn the landscape is dressed in beautiful ochre tones.
ReplyDeleteDo you know? At the time of high school there was a student in my course who imitated him perfectly.
I can imagine the imitator had as much success as the original performer.
DeleteAutumn has much charm, and that's why it's the favorite season of many people.
Beautiful song sung by a legend. I've always enjoyed hearing Nat King Cole sing. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHe was a legend, indeed. You're welcome, Bill.
DeleteI like the greek singer too, but never heard her sing 'The falling leaves'. I'll go to the link you've provided.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Margaret.
This season. This song. beautiful.
ReplyDeleteRight, Lux. Both the season and the song are beautiful.
DeleteSo great to see your post! Yes, such a memorable song! Thank you so much for your comments too. I hope you are doing OK this November.
ReplyDeleteNovember is a lovely month if there's peace and quiet surrounding you. This is, however, not the case now. There's a war going on, and many young people losing their lives.
DeleteIt is a lovely time of year. Much celebrated in the arts. I guess it is a comfort, as we know freezing cold temperatures and snow are on the way here.
ReplyDeleteAutumn is the favorite season of most people - no summer heat, no winter cold, no spring fickleness of temperatures and winds.
DeleteBeautiful song! So moody!
ReplyDeleteHi, Karolina. I do agree with you about the song; it's beautiful and moody.
ReplyDeleteBom domingo e bom início de semana minha querida amiga. O calor nos deu um refresco.
ReplyDeleteThank you Luiz. The heat is gradually disa ppearing giving way to the moderate temperatures of Autumn.
DeleteJust stopping by to say Hi! I hope all is well with you! The weather here is nice too . . . for November. So, I will be enjoying it every chance I get. Have a BLESSED week and a great and Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteYes, we should indeed enjoy the November weather as long as it lasts. Winter's cold and nasty weather is approaching.
DeleteWishing you a happy and blessed week too.
this voice is just magic
ReplyDeleteYes, it is.
DeleteBom dia e uma excelente segunda-feira Duta. Nosso primaveril verão, deu uma trégua. 42 graus, antes.
ReplyDeleteThis was so beautiful Duta, many thanks for sharing this video.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
It was, wasn't it. You're welcome,Jan.
DeleteVery nice version of the song...Sadly where I live there is no real change of season and the Fsll can be beautiful elsewhere.
ReplyDeleteI don't know where you live, but Fall , in my opinion, is the best of the four seasons. I wouldn't like to miss it.
DeleteI’m so thankful that you visited my blog the other day. You make blogging fun. Your visits and your comments are truly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know this song but I agree, the words are just lovely. Nat King Cole was one of my mum's favourites.
ReplyDeleteIt's an old and famous song, and I think Nat King Cole's performance is the best (there are a few more performances).
DeleteMe ha encantado tu entrada de hoy, dedicada al Otoño y con ese broche de oro que es Nat King Cole, uno de mis cantantes favoritos de mi juventud.
ReplyDeleteTodo lo que se diga de la belleza del incomparable Otoño, se queda corto; su color, su olor, su luz, etc., pero sobre todo que siempre ha sido y lo será fuente de inspiración de poetas.
Un fuerte abrazo, amiga, y gracias por tu buen hacer.
Thanks for your lovely comment, Manuel.
DeleteAutumn, through its scents and colors, is a source of great inspiration for poets and singers.
I love Nat King Cole. Janice
ReplyDeleteMany do, Janice. His voice and singing performance leave no one indifferent.
DeleteI've always liked that song, but as I've aged I'm not the fan of Autumn I used to be. I try my hardest to hold onto summer as long as possible. I miss the color in summer of the bright green grass and all the flowers. Things become quickly brown and drab to me once the summer flowers are gone. It seems just as our trees get pretty with color we have lots of rain and pouf....they're gone.
ReplyDeleteWell, the heat of our summer, the cold of the winter, the temperature fickliness of spring, leave me no choice. So, autumn is my favorite season.
DeleteTambém o outono pode proporcionar situações muito românticas.
ReplyDeleteNeste caso foi a música que explorou essa possibilidade, aqui muito bem interpretada por Nat King Cole.
Abraço de amizade.
Juvenal Nunes
Autumn is among other things, a romantic season whose colors , smells, moderate temperatures, holidays , all combine to create romantic situations.
DeleteEl otoño es la estación que mejor inspira a poetas, compositores, etc. Nat King Cole la interpreta genial. Gracias por compartir Duta.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
You're welcome, Conchi. I definitely agree with you about Nat King Cole.
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