This autumn leaf photo asked for music and not words. It had to be ‘Autumn leaves’.
I went to YouTube to get the version performed by Nat King Cole but decided to check other versions too. I heard Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Eric Clapton and even Edith Piaff. While searching, I stumbled upon the singer Eva Cassidy, whom I had never heard before.
It blew me away. It is the most beautiful cover of this song that I have ever heard, and you will agree with me when checking the video I shared on the post.
I kept watching to other videos and found out that she died of cancer in 1996 and achieved success only after her death when being discovered in the UK.
Below is her cover of the ‘Autumn leaves’ song, which in fact is a 1945 French song, “Les Feuilles Mortes” (“The Dead Leaves”), with music by Hungarian-French composer Joseph Kosma and lyrics by poet Jacques Prévert.”
Restored footage of Eva Cassidy performing Autumn Leaves. The performance took place at the Blues Alley jazz supper club in Georgetown, DC, on the 3rd January 1996.
And here you can watch a video of her intriguing life story.
In case you are interested to know more about the history of the popular Autumn leaves’ song, check here.
“Autumn with Basho” post from Brenda at Meditative Journey with Saldage, inspired me to share this photo. It is a perfect marriage of an autumn leave with a haiku. Please check her blog, and just as I did, you will find plenty beautiful photos and words to inspire you.
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This is a beautiful image Lucile, and the song works in such harmony with it.
I only discovered Eva Cassidy quite recently when I heard a recording of her perform Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Time After Time.’ Very moving.
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Thank you, Su. I was happy that this photo helped me to find her. Her voice is really moving and brings tears to my eyes.
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It’s so sad that she died young and without really getting the recognition she deserved.
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Thanks for visiting. I checked your link but it says that the blog has been deleted.
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And I wept and in my tears I redid my post to include a link to this page. Thank you.
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Me too, Brenda. Her voice touches my soul. Thank you, for your post inspired me to post too and in that way I found her. I’ll link it to your post and mention that.
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That voice…is incredibly strong in feeling. I agree – touching, moving. I will have to find more of her music. And the photo of the leaf is moving as well… Beautifully matched.
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Beautiful song and image, I can see why you were inspired to share her song!
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It was a pleasant surprise, Terri. I had never heard of her before.
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Very nice. I found a number of her other songs from that set.
She was also paired with Katie Melua in the show Impossible Duets for a few songs, including Over the Rainbow. If interested:
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Yes, she has other great songs as well. Thanks for the link!
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That’s also a very nicely rendered photo.
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Thank you so much.
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I can’t listen to the music right now, but I’ll try to come later. I do love the shot, though, and I do love a good haiku as well. Hope you had a wonderful day, Lucile, and have a happy Wednesday.
janet
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Oh how I’d love to be surrounded by autumn leaves 🍂 🍁 🍂. The Captain turned me on to Eva Cassidy when we fist met in 2010. Amandla is often filled with her melodic voice 🎶
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What a beautiful fall leave capture!
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She has the most beautiful pure voice, Lucile. I’m a fan but I hadn’t heard this. Thanks for sharing. So young to die! It’s a sad old world sometimes.
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You knew her already, of course. She was discovered after her death by radio BBC and in the top 5 for a long time.
Very sad indeed, she had so much talent.
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