Evolution of a Melody: If You Go Away (Ne Me Quitte Pas)

2010

Track: If You Go Away 

Artist: Emiliana Torrini

Album: Rarities.

Year: 2010

Genre: Indie Pop, Alternative, Electro Folk 

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1970's

Track: If You Go Away (Ne Me Quitte Pas) 

Artist: Shirley Bassey
Album: The Love Album (collection).
Year: 1990 (Recorded 1962 - 1972)
Genre: Jazz, Vocal 

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The Original (French) 1959

Track: Ne Me Quitte Pas 

Artist: Jacques Brel
Album: Quinze Ans D'Amour

Genre: Jazz, Vocal 

Year: Written in 1959

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1840's
The Original Melody For the Chorus was "Inspired" by: 
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Track: Hungarian Rhapsody No.3

Artist: Liszt

Genre: Classical, Orchestral

Year: 1840's

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There have been countless other recordings of this track by some of the greatest voices to ever be heard including Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Cyndi Lauper and the list goes on... Stunning Song.