Moondancing with Autumn Leaves

“Autumn Almanac” is a song that was written by Ray Davies and recorded by the British rock group the Kinks. The song has been referred to as a classic with a mellow and melodic sound. Davies in his 1995 autobiography describes this song as being inspired by a local hunch-backed gardener in his native Muswell Hill neighborhood in North London.

“Autumn Leaves” is the English language adaptation of the French song “Les Feuilles Mortes” composed by Joseph Kosma in 1945. In 1950 Johnny Mercer wrote the English lyrics and an instrumental recording was done by pianist Roger Williams and topped the Billboard charts in 1955. It became a jazz standard. One of the most popular versions was recorded by the American singer Nat King Cole and featured on his album Nat King Cole Sings for Two in Love.

“Autumn in New York” is a jazz standard and popular song that was composed by Vernon Duke. It was created for the Broadway musical “Thumbs Up!” and the song was performed by J. Harold Murray. The most popular version was recorded by American singer and actor Frank Sinatra.

“Forever Autumn” is a song that was written by Jeff Wayne, Gary Osborne, and Paul Vigrass. The song was recorded by the British rock musician Justin Hayward. The original melody was written by Wayne in 1969 for a Lego commercial. The best-known version is by Hayward and featured on the album Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of the War of the Worlds. It charted on the UK Singles chart.

“Harvest Moon” is a song that was written by the Canadian-American singer and songwriter Neil Young. It came out as a single in 1992 and is featured on his album of the same name. The song charted on the UK Singles chart. American singer Linda Ronstadt provided the backing vocals.

"Indian Summer" is a song by the American rock group the Doors, recorded in 1965 but released in 1970. The track reflects themes of nostalgia and love, encapsulated in a sweet rock ballad style that showcases Jim Morrison's evocative lyrics.  The term "Indian Summer" traditionally refers to a brief period of warm weather in autumn, which adds depth to the song's emotional landscape.

“Moondance” is a song that was recorded by the Northern Irish singer and songwriter Van Morrison. It is featured on his 1970 album of the same name. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box top 100 charts. This is a song that Morrison plays frequently in concert.

“Night Moves” is a song that was recorded and written by the American singer and songwriter Bob Seger. It was released as the lead single from his 1976 album of the same name. The song is a coming of age tale about adolescent love and the adult memory of it. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was the song that changed Seger from a popular regional favorite to a national star.

"Rainy Day Man" is a song that explores themes of emotional struggle and the search for solace during difficult times. It was written by the American singer, songwriter, and guitarist James Taylor. It reflects on the contrast between inner turmoil and outward appearances, portraying a sense of melancholy and the futility of pretending to be happy. 

“September Morn” is a song written by the American singer and songwriter Neil Diamond. It is featured on his 1979 album of the same name. The song is the title track and became an international chart hit and Diamond’s 30th Top 40 hit in the US. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became a big hit on the Adult Contemporary chart.