Once Upon a Summertime

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"Once Upon a Summertime" is the title of the American version (with lyrics from Johnny Mercer) of a French song written by Michel Legrand, Eddie Barclay and Eddy Marnay.

The French original is La valse des lilas. [1]

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References

  1. Versions and release dates of "La valse des lilas" and "Once Upon a Summertime", Secondhandsongs.com
  2. Look to the Rainbow – Astrud GilbertoAllMusic
  3. "Discography 90s". Vao.at. Retrieved 26 April 2021.