Seasons in the Sun
Terry Jacks
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Goodbye to you my trusted friend We've known each other since we were nine or ten Together we've climbed hills and trees Learned of love and ABC's Skinned our hearts and skinned our knees Goodbye my friend it's hard to die When all the birds are singing in the sky Now that spring is in the air Pretty girls are everywhere Think of me and I'll be there We had joy, we had fun We had seasons in the sun But the hills that we climbed Were just seasons out of time Goodbye Papa please pray for me I was the black sheep of the family You tried to teach me right from wrong Too much wine and too much song Wonder how I got along Goodbye Papa it's hard to die When all the birds are singing in the sky Now that the spring is in the air Little children everywhere When you see them, I'll be there We had joy, we had fun We had seasons in the sun But the wine and the song Like the seasons have all gone We had joy, we had fun We had seasons in the sun But the wine and the song Like the seasons have all gone Goodbye Michelle my little one You gave me love and helped me find the sun And every time that I was down You would always come around And get my feet back on the ground Goodbye Michelle it's hard to die When all the birds are singing in the sky Now that the spring is in the air With the flowers everywhere I wish that we could both be there
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Written by: Jacques Brel, Rod Mckuen
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Original Song Creation"Seasons in the Sun" was originally a French song named "Le Moribond" which translates as "The Dying Man". It was written and performed by Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel in 1961.
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Composer and LyricistThe primary composer of the song was Jacques Brel, while the English lyrics were written by singer/songwriter/producer Rod McKuen.
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Hit Cover VersionThe song gained worldwide recognition when Canadian artist Terry Jacks covered it in 1974. This version spent three weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the biggest-selling Canadian singles of all times.
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Theme of the SongThe song is often interpreted as a farewell to life, with the lyrics addressing friends and loved ones of the narrator who is facing imminent death.
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Differences in VersionsThe original French version presented a somewhat cynical view towards life and death, while the English adaptation by Terry Jacks presented a more uplifting and romanticized perspective of bidding goodbye.
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Chart SuccessTerry Jacks' version also topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia. It was the highest selling single in the UK for 1974.
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Massive SalesThe hit cover by Terry Jacks sold over 14 million copies worldwide, quickly become a pop music standard.
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Grammy NominationTerry Jacks' rendition was nominated for two Grammy awards in 1974, for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and Record of the Year.
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Cover VersionsThis song has been covered by a variety of artists globally, including Westlife, Nirvana's Kurt Cobain, and Taiwanese singer Fei Yu-Ching.
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Uniqueness"Seasons in the Sun" is somewhat unique for its time due to its morbid theme, contrasting with most pop songs of the period.
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