Green Leaves of Summer

Dimitri Tiomkin, The Brothers Four

About Green Leaves of Summer

"The Green Leaves of Summer" is a song by Paul Francis Webster, with music by Dimitri Tiomkin, written for the 1960 film The Alamo. It was performed in the film's score by the vocal group The Brothers Four. In 1961, the song was nominated for an Academy Award; its parent soundtrack, for the film The Alamo, was awarded a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score.


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Woo, woo,
A time to be reaping 
A time to be sowing 
The green leaves of summer 

Are calling me home "
Twas so good to be young then 
In the season of plenty 
When the catfish were jumping 

As high as the sky 
A time just for planting 
A time just for ploughing 
A time to be courting 

A girl of your own "
Twas so good to be young then 
To be close to the earth 
And to stand by your wife 

At the moment of birth, woo
A time to be reaping 
A time to be sowing 
A time just for living 

A place for to die "
Twas so good to be young then 
To be close to the earth 
Now the green leaves of summer 
Are calling me home "

Twas so good to be young then 
To be close to the earth 
Now the green leaves of summer 
Are calling me home

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Dimitri Tiomkin

Dimitri Zinovievich Tiomkin (May 10, 1894 – November 11, 1979) was a Ukrainian-born Hollywood film score composer and conductor. He is considered "one of the giants of Hollywood movie music." Musically trained in Russia, he is best known for his westerns, "where his expansive, muscular style had its greatest impact." Tiomkin received 22 Academy Award nominations and won four Oscars. more »

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Written by: DIMITRI TIOMKIN, PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Green Leaves of Summer" is a song composed by Dimitri Tiomkin, a prominent Russian-American film composer, and lyricist Paul Francis Webster.
Movie Soundtrack
The song was originally featured as a soundtrack for the 1960 film "The Alamo," directed by John Wayne.
Brothers Four Performances
It was performed by the American folk singing group, The Brothers Four.
Nominations
The song was nominated for an Academy Award in the category of "Best Original Song" in 1961 but lost to "Never on Sunday" from the film of the same name.
Chart Success
The song reached ample success, making it to the top 70 in Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Covers
"Green Leaves of Summer" has been covered by numerous artists, including Peter, Paul and Mary, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Connie Francis, Wes Montgomery, and The Ventures.
Theme
The song is renowned for its poignant, somber lyrics and elegant melody, reflecting themes of bravery, sacrifice, and mourning fitting for its original use in "The Alamo."
Legacy
Despite not winning the Academy Award, "Green Leaves of Summer" left a lasting legacy, being used in many other films and TV series, including "Inglourious Basterds" by Quentin Tarantino.
Instrumentation
The most notable part of the song is its distinctive guitar playing style, making it a popular choice for aspiring guitar players to learn.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in The Brothers Four's album titled "B.M.O.C. (Best Music On/Off Campus)", which was released in 1961.

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