(5/4/23 Update: Erivo link has been repaired.)
Most activity seems to be winding down on this blog, but the music continues. I was first introduced to the song (in its original French version) Ne Me Quitte Pas (Do Not Leave Me) by American artist, Nina Simone, and have loved it ever since. Occasionally I do a YouTube search for newer covers by different artists and sometimes I'm pleasantly surprised... as in the case of the video (above) starring Brazilian artist, Maria Gadú. Love it.
Also, Cynthia Erivo performs a pretty cover (partially) found here, and I'm happy to report I found an early (and possibly the best) live Nina Simone video of the song. Beautiful.
For a French/English lyric translation, try this page.
