Autumn Leaves – Doris Day (1956)
“Autumn Leaves” is a popular song. Originally it was a 1945 French song, “Les Feuilles mortes” (literally “The Dead Leaves”), with music by Hungarian-French composer Joseph Kosma – derived from a ballet piece of music (Rendez-vous, written for Roland Petit), itself partly borrowed from Poème d’octobre by Jules Massenet – and lyrics by French poet Jacques Prévert. The Hungarian title is “Hulló levelek” (Falling Leaves). Yves Montand (with Irène Joachim) introduced “Les feuilles mortes” in the film Les Portes de la nuit (1946).
This version of the song is from Doris Day in 1956. What did you think? Please tell us in the comment section below and remember to sign up for our free newsletter.
November 5, 2021 @ 9:10 am
so pretty love to hear her sing,
November 4, 2020 @ 5:07 pm
Beautifully presented – thanks for posting. Doris sang with such feeling – I didn’t realize til I heard this version.
And I agree, that she and Rock Hudson made a great team.
November 1, 2020 @ 11:03 pm
We had such great music back then when this was sung. Love the song. Love the message. Love the presentation.
October 25, 2019 @ 10:03 pm
I really miss those days past
October 14, 2019 @ 4:37 pm
Doris Day had such a beautiful voice. Singing as if it took no effort at all…..sort of easy going like Perry Como. And I loved her and Rock Hudson together.