Today in Rock and Roll History - March 2, 1974 Terry Jacks, who had left The Poppy Family in 1970, had the top song in the US with "Season's In The Sun". The tune was originally written in French, titled "Le Moribund" ("The Dying Man") and recorded as an album cut by The Kingston Trio. It was recommended by Jacks to The Beach Boys, who did record it, but declined to release it. Their decision worked out well for Jacks, who sold over eleven and a half million copies of the record. | Johnny Rock a

Today we celebrate the birthday of the man behind one of the most hauntingly beautiful pop hits of the 1970s – “Seasons in the Sun.” Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer Terry Jacks took the world by surprise in 1974 with this bittersweet tune, a song that had us all swaying, reflecting, and maybe shedding a quiet tear or two. Adapted from a French original by Jacques Brel and reimagined with English lyrics, Jacks brought an emotional sincerity to the track that made it unforgettable. It to

Terry Jacks Original ''Seasons In The Sun'' | Music Is Life