Green Leaves of Summer
The Brothers Four
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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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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.
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Movie SoundtrackThe song was originally featured as a soundtrack for the 1960 film "The Alamo," directed by John Wayne.
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Brothers Four PerformancesIt was performed by the American folk singing group, The Brothers Four.
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NominationsThe 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.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached ample success, making it to the top 70 in Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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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.
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ThemeThe 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."
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LegacyDespite 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.
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InstrumentationThe most notable part of the song is its distinctive guitar playing style, making it a popular choice for aspiring guitar players to learn.
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Album InclusionThe 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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