Les feuilles mortes, en japonais

“Autumn Leaves,” composed by Joseph Kosma in 1945 with French lyrics by poet Jacques Prévert and titled “Les feuilles mortes” (“Dead Leaves”). The song became “Autumn Leaves” in 1947 when Johnny Mercer added English lyrics. The song was a big hit for Nat King Cole in 1955, who also recorded “Kareha” (“Dead Leaves”), this Japanese version. Can’t find the name of the Japanese lyricist.

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Doctor, My Eyes

“Doctor, My Eyes,” written and performed by Jackson Browne, 2010. Jackson Browne (lead vocal, guitar), Kevin McCormick (bass), Mark Goldenberg (guitars), Mauricio Lewak (drums) Jeff Young (keyboards, backing vocals), David Lindley (lap steel slide guitar), Chavonne Morris and Alethea Mills (backing vocalists).

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Love’s Gone Mad

“Love’s Gone Mad,” written by Holland-Dozier-Holland, recorded by Chris Clark, 1966.

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Highway to Hell

“Highway to Hell,” written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young and Bon Scott, of AC/DC, interpreted by the Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain, 2018.

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain website

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God’s Got Everything You Need

“God’s Got Everything You Need,” by Slim & the Supreme Angels, 1985.

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If You Need Me

“If You Need Me,” written by Wilson Pickett, Robert Bateman, and Sonny Sanders, recorded by Solomon Burke in 1963. Solomon Burke (vocal), Ernie Royal and Irving Markowitz (trumpet), Sam Taylor and Ben Smith (tenor sax), Haywood Henry (baritone sax), Artie Butler (piano), George Barnes and Bob Bushnell (guitars), Russ Saunders (bass), Bobby Donaldson,(drums) Phil Kraus (tambourine).  Don’t know who sang the backup vocals.

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You Might Think

“You Might Think,” written by Ric Okasek and recorded by him with The Cars, 1984. The music video (directed by Robin Sloane, Jeff Stein, Alex Weil and Charlie Levi) features Mr. Ocasek and model Susan Gallagher.

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Honky Tonk Heart

“Honky Tonk Heart,” written by Johnny Neel and Lonnie Wilson, recorded by Keith Whitley, 1987. Paul Franklin, steel guitar.

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I Pity the Poor Immigrant

“I Pity the Poor Immigrant,” written and recorded by Bob Dylan, 1967. Lyrics here.

Bob Dylan website

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Walk On By

“Walk On By,” written by Burt Bacharach, with lyrics by Hal David, recorded by Helen Shapiro, 1964. The Dionne Warwick version had been out for a few months before this was released. Ms. Shapiro, an East-End-born teenager, usually suffered at the hands of kitschy arrangers, but the influence of Bacharach thankfully prevails here. The singer is unknown in the USA.

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