The falling leaves drift by my window.... The falling leaves of red and gold

Although this is the time of year that nature is preparing to go into hibernation for winter it sure knows how to go out with a bang. The rich reds, golds, yellows, oranges, purples, and the lingering green are so enfuzed I cannot help but look around in awe. My music portfolio at this time of year becomes much more heartfelt. I am often reminded of the song Autumn Leaves. It was originally a french song that translated to english with the title of the dead leaves. In the late 1940's Johnny Mercer wrote the english lyrics and Jo Stafford was one of the first to record it. It is most recognizable now with the version that Nat King Cole sang. My personal favorite is the K.D. Lang version that was recorded for the Midnight in the garden of good and evil movie directed by Clint Eastwood. Her melancholy voice really added some more depth to this already wonderful song. When I look at my surroundings at this time of year it hard not to hear that song going through your mind.