Rod McKuen's English adaptation, “Seasons in the Sun,” was first released by 🇺🇸 folk group The Kingston Trio in 1964. It wasn't a major hit, but it introduced the song to English-speaking audiences… and eventually caught the attention of Terry Jacks. #RodMcKuen #OneHitWondered #MusicSky

Rod McKuen? Yep… The ‘60s/’70s pop-culture juggernaut earned US #OneHitWonder honors in 1959 as ½ of Bob McFadden And Dor. Their beatnik/counter-culture comedy single “The Mummy,” written by McKuen, spent one week on the US #Billboard #Top40 at #39 that year… #RodMcKuen #OneHitWondered #MusicSky

Jacques Brel's “Le Moribond” was dark, sarcastic/resentful look at death… about a dying man saying goodbye to his best friend, a priest, & his unfaithful wife. 🇺🇸 singer/songwriter & poet Rod McKuen adapted it into English, and made the song more reflective and sentimental. #RodMcKuen #OneHitWondered