Annie Lennox Cole Porter Everytime We Say Goodbye

Ev'ry time we say goodbye I die a little
Ev'ry time we say goodbye I wonder why a little
Why the gods above me who must be in the know
think so little of me they allow you to go.

When you're near there's such an air of spring about it
I can hear a lark somewhere begin to sing about it
there's no love finer, but how strange the change from
major to minor...

- Ev'ry time we say goodbye.

[MrReidREad]

This was my introduction to Cole Porter when I was a youngin and I love and crave this version of this song.

[scottweaverphotovideo]

Her performance of this great song makes me want to break down. Simply gorgeous.

[davidlips]

Annie sings this perfectly. Her voice is riveting and catches the emotions of this beautiful, haunting song.

[novatodave]

The BEST version of this great song. Thanks for posting.

[Zeppolino]

This is flat out gorgeous! Her voice, this song, this orchestration, this performance are magical.

[docjody]

What a beautiful, stunning rendition of the Master, Cole Porter. Giving me goosebumps as I'm writing this & listening to it. Utterly gorgeous. Wow.

[amn]

So beautiful and heartfelt. Thank you for sharing this.

[cameronchatterton]

Such a haunting melody, my favorite version....hea, Judith

[jaredt]

The scene in Edward II where she sings this makes me literally sob😂

[CheatingZubat]

God. Fucking. Damn. That's a voice!

[ferociousgumby]

I remember this from Prelude to a Kiss, a movie with Alec Baldwin and Meg Ryan. This was the best part of it.

[matyldalena]

Ev'ry time we say goodbye
I die a little
Ev'ry time we say goodbye
I wonder why a little

Why the Gods above me
Who must be in the know
Think so little of me
They allow you to go

When you're near
There's such an air of spring about it
I can hear a lark somewhere
Begin to sing about it

There's no love song finer
But how strange the change
From major to minor
Ev'ry time we say goodbye

When you're near
There's such an air of spring about it
I can hear a lark somewhere
Begin to sing about it

There's no love song finer
But how strange the change
From major to minor
Ev'ry time we say goodbye

[agenorid]

Annie is singing this song in Derek Jarman's "Edward II"

[bgbreakdown]

@CAROL COCHRANE - I feel so sorry for you. You just don't get it and Cole would be the very first to tell you.

[craigdylan]

Ella's version is fine, Sarah Vaugn's is too fast, all the rest are not as nice. Annie really nails it here, without being maudlin. The piano is plenty of instrumentation; there is no need for additions, like and accordian break...Uhg!!

IMHO.
Such a good vibrato without being forced. JeZus, can this women sing and emote; she has always be one of my favorites. A bit thin when soft, but we are not talking Opera depth here. What a great, a truly great rendition. I get the chills on this and Chet Baker's version. Touche' Annie. Good job.

[Joanna]

I also remember this from "Prelude to a Kiss".  Didn't recognize the singer at the time...seeming very haunting and beautiful.  Funny, it sounded a bit better in the background of the  movie where it was less

[shelleylou]

Ev`ry time we say good by, I die a little...

[MozartMuse]

Could've done without the accordion solo, but otherwise an excellent and thoughtful rendition.

[Transit_my-way]

Nice rendition but I prefer the Natalie Cole version more. Just my opinion

[carolcochrane]

cole is probably rolling over in his grave sorry annie