“Seasons in the Sun” was a worldwide hit song for Terry Jacks in 1974. It was first released in the United States and then Canada. I just got that on line after listening to the song again, for the first time in decades. What a downer! I don’t remember it being such a sad song.
Night … exactly what I was thinking…. except we already know Trout’s mother “dates” whoever takes her fancy….OR brings beer or cigarettes.
rshive…actually, “Seasons in the Sun” was a sentimentalised translation by Rod McKuen of a darkly funny and sarcastic 1950’s song by Jacques Brel, Le Moribund
There have been a zillion covers, most using the Mckuen version, but the Terry Jacks one became one of the biggest hit records ever…Personally, I find it cloyingly sweet and cringe-worthy…while at the same time, an incredibly persistent earworm.
rshive about 10 years ago
Beer time goes quickly sometimes.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 10 years ago
now you know why he cried
ladylagomorph76 about 10 years ago
“Seasons in the Sun” was a worldwide hit song for Terry Jacks in 1974. It was first released in the United States and then Canada. I just got that on line after listening to the song again, for the first time in decades. What a downer! I don’t remember it being such a sad song.
SusanSunshine Premium Member about 10 years ago
Night … exactly what I was thinking…. except we already know Trout’s mother “dates” whoever takes her fancy….OR brings beer or cigarettes.
rshive…actually, “Seasons in the Sun” was a sentimentalised translation by Rod McKuen of a darkly funny and sarcastic 1950’s song by Jacques Brel, Le Moribund
There have been a zillion covers, most using the Mckuen version, but the Terry Jacks one became one of the biggest hit records ever…Personally, I find it cloyingly sweet and cringe-worthy…while at the same time, an incredibly persistent earworm.
Thanks a lot, Tony!