“Autumn Leaves” began life as a French song titled “Les Feuilles Mortes” (1945), with music by Joseph Kosma and lyrics by Jacques Prévert. English lyrics were added by Johnny Mercer in 1947, and the song soon became one of the most recorded standards of all time – famously interpreted by artists like Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, and Eva Cassidy. Here, Jason Paul performs “Autumn Leaves” with just acoustic guitar and voice, offering a stripped-down, intimate take on a timeless classic from the Great American Songbook. 📺 Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/@JasonMusicPortal 🌐 More music → http://jasonpaul.net

Autumn Leaves was composed in 1945 by Joseph Kosma with original French lyrics by Jacques Prévert under the title Les Feuilles mortes. English lyrics were later added by Johnny Mercer, helping the song enter the American jazz and popular standard repertoire. Over time it became one of the most widely interpreted standards of the postwar era, with recordings by artists including Yves Montand, Édith Piaf, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Eva Cassidy, and Chet Baker. This performance is presented with voice and acoustic guitar. Song: Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles mortes) Written by: Joseph Kosma, Jacques Prévert & Johnny Mercer (1945) Performance: Jason Paul, voice & guitar