Chansons / Songs
The French song "Ne me quitte pas" ("Don't leave me"), is a 1959 song written by Jacques Brel, a Belgian singer-songwriter. It has been included in the original French by many singers/artists and has been translated into English and many other languages. It is one of his most popular songs; another is "Quand on n'a que l'amour".
The French song "Ne me quitte pas" ("Don't leave me"), is a 1959 song written by Jacques Brel, a Belgian singer-songwriter. It has been included in the original French by many singers/artists and has been translated into English and many other languages. It is one of his most popular songs; another is "Quand on n'a que l'amour".
Below is a popular adaptation, with English lyrics by poet, singer-songwriter Rod McKuen, "If You Go Away." Other recordings of the song include: Shirley Bassey (1967), Frank Sinatra (1969), and Neil Diamond (1971). Rod McKuen sang it beautifully in his later years, here - "If you go away".
Video Credit:
Video Credit:
Ne me quitte pas (Jacques Brel) - [English subtitles]. YouTube, uploaded by RandomLectures. Accessed September 11, 2012.
Rod McKuen - If You Go Away. Youtube, uploaded by Scout4Me1. Accessed September 11, 2012.
Resource:
Ne me quitte pas (Song). en.wikipedia.org. Accessed September 11, 2012.
(c) 2012. Updated November 7, 2021. Tel. Inspired Pen Web. All rights reserved.
Rod McKuen - If You Go Away. Youtube, uploaded by Scout4Me1. Accessed September 11, 2012.
Resource:
Ne me quitte pas (Song). en.wikipedia.org. Accessed September 11, 2012.
(c) 2012. Updated November 7, 2021. Tel. Inspired Pen Web. All rights reserved.
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