“Try to remember the kind of September
When life was slow and oh so mellow…”
Lyrics: Tom Jones (writer)
Music: Harvey Schmidt (September 12, 1929-2018)
“Try to remember” performed in a touching duet by
Nana Mouskouri and Harry Belafonte:
“Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few
September, November
And these few precious days I’ll spend with you…”
Lyrics: Maxwell Anderson (1888-1959)
Music: Kurt Weill (1900-1950)
Since its debut in 1938 in Broadway, “September Song” became a classic, performed by many musicians. Enjoy Willie Nelson’s 1978 version:
It’s not all about melancholy in September.
Volume up! Let’s party with “Earth, Wind & Fire”:
Get ready for cold days. Snuggle with Chet Baker’s beautiful
playing of “September Song”:
September, October, November …
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