The Belgian born French cabaret star Jacques Brel wrote some fine songs but "Ne Me Quitte Pas" was considered his finest as well by far his biggest hit. Live, he would perform it with great emotion.
The literal translation of the title is "Do Not Leave Me," but it is better known to native English speakers as "If You Go Away."
Brel recorded this song originally for his fourth album, on September 11, 1959. He recorded it again in 1972, by which time the English translation had been recorded by a number of artists.
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