Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks 1974

Seasons in the Sun" was a worldwide hit song for Terry Jacks in 1974. It was first released in the United States and Canada early in the year, and rose to number one in America by March 2. An earlier recording appeared on The Kingston Trio's 1963 album, Time to Think. The song had also been done by English band The Fortunes in 1968, and by Pearls Before Swine in 1970/71.

The song was based on "Le Moribond" ("The Dying Man"), written by Jacques Brel in 1961. Brel's song was translated into English by poet Rod McKuen and this version was first recorded by Bob Shane of the Kingston Trio, but it did not sell. The Beach Boys also recorded the song but it was never released.

Terry Jacks, who had participated in the Beach Boys recording, and who had in fact introduced the song to the group, rewrote part of the lyrics to "lighten them up." Jacks' revisions tended to add a bit of ambiguity as to the nature of the storyteller's demise, allowing listeners the option to choose whether the death is from suicide over a failed life - quite possibly to escape drug addiction - or someone accepting death from natural causes, or cancer. References to a cheating wife were also removed.

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[blackforest270]

To my best friend that died in 1976,i still miss you.

[Ayayayron]

I'm only 21, I love this song because as a kid my dad played this while working on his car. It reminds me of my father:(

[thfcyidz]

For my mum. Classic tune. respect

[1caninelover]

Your wife and daughter! So sorry, I don't know how anyone goes on after something like that. I work as an RN, seen a lot of death including people's kids. I used to think I was resilient until I went into healthcare, I do not know how I would cope. So sorry for your loss :(

[Dennis Smith]

729 PEOPLE LIKE X FACTOR

[brighton43]

Great memories of 74 and a great summer too which we could do with now,but it's pissing down again. Such a good song and year for music,there was so many in the 70s.

[Heinz Walter]

it reminds me to the first time with my beloved wife and daughter,died in 1992 and 1994,they always in my mind and in my heart...i love you,Brigitte and Michelle!forever...and ever...

[Quinn Ryback]

it is a good song mey too big brus got

[thrashdouche21]

scott depace... really?

[TheGYPSYSongbird]

God bless you and your family

[TheGYPSYSongbird]

This is a great old song that reminds me of my dad who I miss dearly. We had joy, we had fun!

[levi beals]

Pray . I can remember when I was a kid