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      • Williams played the tune with descending arpeggios its dominant feature, backed by an orchestra conducted by Glenn Osser.
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  2. "Autumn Leaves" is the English-language version of the 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. In 1955 Williams recorded "Autumn Leaves", the only piano instrumental to reach No. 1 on Billboard's popular music chart. It sold over two million copies and was awarded a gold record. [2] In 1966 he had another Top Ten hit with the song "Born Free" from the motion picture soundtrack.

    Year
    Title
    Chart Positions(us)
    Chart Positions(cb)
    1955
    1
    1
    1955
    "Wanting You"
    38
    41
    1956
    37
    42
    1956
    "Hi-lili Hi-lo"
    85
    41
  4. 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...

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  5. Roger adds some improvisation to the beginning of his forever-popular 1955 hit, joined by his band in this 2008 performance.

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  6. Aug 30, 2009 · The Autumn Leaves By Nat King Cole. Subscribe to my channel to get our updates , Thanks : "Nat King Cole - Autumn Leaves (English Version)", sound recording administered by: UMG On...

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  7. Oct 19, 2010 · Performers: Yves Montand (France), Nat King Cole (U.S.) Released: 1947. Chart Peak: No. 1, U.S. (1955) Versions: Juliette Greco, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Sarah Vaughan, Eartha Kitt, Bill Evans, Miles Davis. It’s a tale of two torch songs.

  8. Autumn Leaves Lyrics: 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...