Sissel - If You Go Away

[@TLChrist]

Sissel - If You Go Away - The song is an adaptation of the 1959 Jacques Brel song, "Ne me quitte pas", with English lyrics by Rod McKuen. I have seen a video of Brel performing it, and his emotions are so intense that he is covered with sweat. His performance is rather "dark", and it is mentioned that the song is in the spirit of him debasing himself to the woman he loves, telling her, "I will do ANYTHING' if you stay - PLEASE STAY" !! Sissel sings the English lyrics with a much more upbeat and hopeful rendering. Both the singing and the video itself are all of the testimonial that is needed to attest to the fact that Sissel - like a fine wine, brandy or Champaign - becomes mellower, more precious and more refined as she matures. This ENTIRE "Reflections Series" is a fine tribute to her musical genius !! 😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰

[@RoseMary-qw4tx]

Sissel can interpret a song perfectly with such a beautiful facial expression and a stunning voice❤

[@jeffsmithist]

What a life and career. Pure excellence. You are the very best of womanhood. Admiring you for years now. There is just a maturity of your soul that is inspiring

[@lindascanlan6317]

Me too.. Adored her for years.

[@aliciahager2961]

Jack Jones is the only other singer that brings, or emotes, the power of these words to life. Wow, what a duet Sissel and Jones would be on this song, and many others. Fascinating.

[@joycemills2218]

My dear Sissel, I have read all of these comments and fear I cannot give you any original thought. These, your fans, have truly expressed my surprise and my Joy at having found you. Your voice, your choice of songs, your unique beauty Is a treasure to each of us. I don’t know why I am so late to the ball. How have I not heard of Sissel until now? I can just relish the Sight and sounds of this magical vocalist. When I was a child, over eighty years ago, I was blessed with a soprano voice with a measure of clarity. By no means in the category and of the quality as Sissel. But I found happiness and fun in singing for myself and occasionally, for others.. Due to the circumstances of my life I came to a place where I couldn’t sing for others or myself any more, My life was so different because of the lack of music in it. I began my search for the most beautiful voice I could find. I was looking for purity and clarity in this voice. For the learned Performance abilities so many lack. I thought I had found those qualities in a couple of popular singers. However, I was wrong. In fact, I have just now found the qualities I searched for upon hearing the Fabulous Sissel. and her amazing beauty..I feel the same sense of excitement and anticipation I have felt at discovering a brand new book by a favorite author. I have much to discover and Much to enjoy now that I see how prolific you have been. Thank you, my dear New “friend” for sharing your love of music, your uniqueness and your total Beauty with all of us who love you. ❤️

[@karlbeilstein8774]

I have never cared for singers who had a lot of tremolo in their voice. She however when she sings, is the song. Her movements , facial expression and diction is the music. She is amazing!!!

[@CRuf-qw4yv]

I know what you say. Judy Durham of The Seekers was the same way......but Sissel sings from the heart....Judy from skill alone.

[@malucostha8354]

​@@CRuf-qw4yvEla É a música que canta!!❤❤❤

[@johannesmeyer-dunker6044]

30 years of singing and still wonderfull. Thank you.

[@royhansen8728]

Sissel, may I thank you from the bottom of my heart for providing your beautiful songs and your beautiful presence in this troubled world . . . You bring beauty when and where it is needed . . . Thank You !

[@lornepowers1728]

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[@eddiepalmer5740]

If you asked me to stay, I would never go away. BEAUTIFUL.

[@milohazeldine8615]

I love the beautiful emotion and heart she puts into her singing. So expressive! Bravo, Sissel!

[@kennethwiens1281]

Sissel still is a beautifull singer with the voice of an angel-Ken

[@bettysutton8136]

Superb, sung with such feeling, it’s mesmerising !

[@ldyoung7938]

Absolutely beautiful, the lady, her singing and the song!

[@TStorms005]

aha

[@TStorms005]

Yes

[@modexpres]

This voice heal hearts and souls! I'm greatfull to discover it and be aible to hear it! Thank you

[@aufstehenuk]

I had never heard anyone sing this heart wrenching song as good as Scott Walker - until today that is! Sissel voice tares into you and drags the tears from the listener's eyes. Add to this the superb sax which nearly adds further tears, and then the final angelic voice brings home the despair of the loss of one's love! Wow!!

[@milohazeldine8615]

Ecstasy!!! Pure enchantment! Sissel, you are formidable!

[@eddiepalmer5740]

You are beautiful and amazing..... no words could ever explain.

[@henryhorner3182]

Beautiful song and a lady singer who is sheer class!

[@rossitherhodie5659]

So deep, so beautiful, so amazing thank you

[@Osa49]

LD Young - Absolutely beautiful, the lady, her singing and the song!

[@richardrussell2107]

It's just not fair. She has an incredible voice and is also a 10+.

[@ДокумПисс]

Beautiful! The voice with beautiful energy penetrating right to the heart of me, healing my soul.

[@JamesSullivan-p9m]

That's the most beautiful and moving rendition of this classic song I ve ever heard.

[@suesturges6022]

The songs make me think they will be used in movies. Bet movie producers will start making offers. Truly fantastic. 🌸🌿🌸🥰

[@henryhorner3182]

So refreshing, a super pretty EUROPEAN lady singing beautiful music.

[@Judi7Caroler]

Sissel's voice, song and botanical background - BEAUTIFUL!

[@tantaiphan9153]

Wonderful, your voice is so emotional and beautiful. Thank you.

[@mikaelpedersen8602]

Sissel, den versjonen er vakkert,... Vakreste ☺️

[@JamesSullivan-p9m]

Extremely well done. Sissel is a a treasure.❤

[@CaresinVerse]

I always loved that song. Now I love it even more.🎶

[@raysarchet8463]

Over and again, such clarity and quality! Thank You Sissel.

[@frankgonda7459]

She is great. Where was she the last 20 years of my life? FG

[@conradinhawaii7856]

Well... since she has been singing professionally since 1989, long before she was "discovered" as the soloist in the movie "Titanic", where have You been for the past thirty? 🤔😂

[@debblackmore7460]

Absolutely beautiful amazing listening watching in lockdown 2020 2021 well done bravo stay strong stay safe everyone stay strong stay safe sending love from UK takecare xxx

[@EileenOR]

I just discovered Sissel 2 hours ago! She is a stunning singer/performer. I don't know why I didn't know of her. Just checked and she fills up an entire page of listings on Spotify! So many decades to catch up with and looking forward to every moment of it. What a wonderful holiday gift she is!

[@Joohnny_C]

She is truly one of a kind!!! She begun from about here (13 years old) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d57Od5mYqLCpaac and she arrived here (in her fifties)kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5fXd52nj6uBgtk so far.

[@EileenOR]

@@Joohnny_C Thank you for the links!😊

[@anthonyraymondbonney3925]

How beautiful Sissel voice sounds and gives this classic breath of life. Brilliant love it xx

[@wilsonbrsp9810]

Wow!! This is so beautiful!!!

[@ArturReis007]

I love this song! Perfect! Bravo!

[@henryhorner3182]

A beautiful singer with a beautiful voice! What else can I say?

[@bobfarough1832]

Bless you girl. I only hope your life is so fulfilled because you fill our hearts to overwhelming... bursting with unforgettable emotions. Wish we could repay.

[@TStorms005]

we repay by listening

[@franktaylor1057]

And by purchasing the recordings by Sissel!!!

[@WDFJR16345]

Stunning, just stunning. Bravo!

[@milohazeldine8615]

Sensational Sissel! Ne me quitte pas! I shall be back for more, before too long!

[@jeanmariegierczynski9523]

(Ne me quitte pas 1959) by Jacques Brel, sensational, by far the best version thanks and congratulations Sissel

[@lindaharding5783]

Ne me quitte pas is by Jacques Brel. If You Go Away is the translation by Rod McKuen.

[@jeanmariegierczynski9523]

@@lindaharding5783 Ok, thank you.

[@ramonagiuca5424]

Her voice touch the soul gentle...wonderfull🌹

[@indrawinangun2392]

I love it

[@advedan]

Great Camera work! Video supplements the story of the song! Kudos to the entire production!

[@milohazeldine8615]

Always such a pleasure and joy listening to your superb voice!

[@suesturges6022]

Oh my, so lovely.........perfect, ❤️🌟

[@keithoneil6711]

Very beautiful amazing voice and song

[@obaidnajm]

Dearest Sissel, you know how to tap dance on a Heart with your beautiful words. I appreciate you 🌺🙏🌹🌻💕👌❤️

[@conradinhawaii7856]

I love how, when you record these lovely old standards, such as this one and Gordon Jenkins' "Goodbye", to name just two, your versions are, at Very least, as beautiful as (and most times more beautiful than) the original or any recorded by any singer since. You really do open your heart when you sing these classics. Thank you, Sissel, for making our world a much more beautiful place. 💕

[@henryhorner3182]

I surely hope she never sings "modern music." Let the drug addicts keep the modern music for themselves. My wife and I are not interested in trash.

[@conradinhawaii7856]

@@henryhorner3182 You must be somewhat new to Sissel's performances. I am Not, having been listening to her since she began singing professionally in '89... Long before she was "discovered" as the soloist in "Titanic". She has never, nor will she ever, sing what you refer to as "trash", although she has done beautiful cover versions of hits from modern pop singers and groups such as ABBA, Rod Stewart, Maryanne Faithful, Louis Armstrong, Andy Gibb, and many others that may surprise you. Her repertoire and catalog of performances is long and varied, from baroque and Mister Mozart to Debussy's gorgeous operatic arias to '30s and '40s jazz standards to contemporary '50s to the 2000s "pop". And every song or aria that she sings turns to pure gold, my opinion. But I have a strong feeling that if you knew anything at all about this wonderful woman and soprano, that I would not have had to write this reply. Too bad for you. I believe that a lot of research, and a lot of listening, is in order for you.

[@normanmeharry58]

​@@conradinhawaii7856she became professional in 86

[@wernerwidmann1102]

Sissel refines all these beautiful songs with her music and actorscraft.The videos are fantastic and listening to her english is a real pleasure.My heart jumps always, if she sings in french-Ne me quitte pas, because it sounds very tenderly.

[@lilianemerinedelasllagas9982]

Awesome unique clean clear she takes you to her world 😊😊😊😊

[@annebergmans677]

I love Sissel singing any song.... I love her even more when she sings "ne me quitte pas", the original title of this song. Ne me quitte pas by Jaques Brel, pure poetry in a song!

[@henryhorner3182]

I can't remember the last time I turned my car radio on. My answer for countering the slop and noise passing for today's music -- a handful of CDs in the glove compartment. With QUALITY MUSIC AND GREAT SINGERS!

[@CRuf-qw4yv]

Beautiful song by...Sissel...

[@markmartin9457]

Bravo, Sissel! ❤🇦🇺

[@musicplusperlitafrago7400]

I love the way you sing this song. More power!❤️

[@th.s.871]

I' am melting completely away. Perfect done!

[@gekn111]

Love her voice

[@billbrimmer1739]

Beautifully sung.

[@normanmeharry58]

I remember the very distinctively voiced Dusty Springfield singing this in the 1960s. This is just as good if different. Dusty always doubted her own voice's qualities but I think Siss doesn't suffer such doubt.

[@g.a.franco900]

Sissel, you can be calm, I will not leave and I will continue to enjoy your videos that I love and this theme is very precious, thanks for such a beautiful Valentine's gift.

[@Dereks-v5x]

Sissel I first heard of you when I heard the songs on your CD " My Heart" and I was blown away by your rendition of "Oblivion", lovely piece of music and the lyrics. I'm glad I found you again on KZbin, but I am unable to find your CD "My Heart". However I still have the recording I made about almost 20 years ago. Thank you again and good luck.🎉🎉

[@johnworrell2844]

Oh that is a lovely tune having enjoyed it i would never go away

[@perttituisku4415]

Sensual ..Melody...Love..

[@dranthonysheeran6]

Sissel tops all the previous artists who have sung this song before

[@manysanto2264]

Angelina Jordan the gorgeous 13 years old teen singing sensation of AGT Champions sang this song in only rehearsal with full of emotion. She was only 12 years old when singing this great song.

[@conradinhawaii7856]

@@manysanto2264 Yup... Agreed. Angelina is superb, and will only get better in coming years. She sings Willy Nelson's "Crazy" better than Patsy Cline did in the early '60s... something I never thought I would have believed.

[@vegardkarlsen9609]

Ville gjerne hørt Sissel synge denne på fransk!

[@declanallen9912]

Beautiful!

[@milohazeldine8615]

MESMERIZING!

[@williamstall4420]

There is nothing this voice won't make great.

[@marquisamon9409]

Her voice literally executes me with hope. I can not feel my sorrow when I hear her.

[@gagajovano113]

Fantastic fantastic fantastic

[@mrbenbello]

French music - very good choise. Beautiful.

[@hartmutk.8711]

Deine Stimme, Dein e Ausstrahlung, das lässt sogar einen Deutschen zum Schwãrmet werde Deine Stimme, deine Ausstrahlung lässt sogar einen Deutschen nicht kalt.Ich liebe dich hab dich aber zu spät entdeckt., Ich kann stundenlang deinem Gesang und deinem tollen Wesen folgen. Vielle Leibe Küsse aus Deutschland.Leider bin ich fast 67 für eine Romanze zu alt. Singen kann ich zwar,aber nur schwach.Aber lieben kann ich Trotzdem. Das kann mir keiner verbieten.So schön, dass es dich gibt.

[@lorykarcz3701]

The voice of an angel.

[@lajlasivertsen962]

This song remind mee of my heart break and the one Who fixed my heart again was him I love Who never leave mee thank you Jesus for letting mee a sinner know you and your ways I hope I have love I belive this why I repent from all wrong ways I did by sinning against you and you forgive me and gave mee a New life in the spirrit whashed away was all my sind and only a bourn again beliver understand what God did for us all he went true is a gift to us Even if we dident deserved jt we Will also bee crist like and thats why I love him

[@luzestelapacheco8475]

Just beautiful!!

[@punchipoint8457]

She has become so old, but with grace...... time catches up with all of us..... her voice is so clear and singing just beautiful.....

[@mohamedzighem7109]

" si vieille " c'est un peu dur ; elle a pris des années comme tout le monde

[@TLChrist]

"so old" ??? I think more like "aged to perfection", like a fine vintage wine or a masterpiece of art !! 🥰🥰🥰

[@allegriniedmond9885]

quelle jolie interprétation de ne me quitte pas de jacques brel..

[@irishfield1]

So amazing Expressions and singing she's got all so kind Lady

[@izabelcruz544]

lindo !!!!❤😍

[@mariadefatimadantaspaivada1379]

Maravilhosa👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😘

[@rogerjourdan4910]

Sublime comme toujours un

[@paulsutton5896]

Whatever it is that makes Sizzle "the most beautiful voice in the world" is not evident in this kind of music. However, when she sings "O holy night", I agree that she absolutely is the best. Overall ... ... it is still a moot question.

[@Victurf]

Magnifique!

[@p-noorlander]

Prachtige uitvoering

[@cjjenson8212]

How is it, I have nothing to give her but she gives me everything? She has to be the most selfless person ever😔

[@michaelcrean1988]

the very essence of peace

[@samjones6347]

So amazing, so true…love ya a fan

[@henkkupers-ym9ts]

❤ extreamly good !❤

[@kurtsvensson4416]

If you go away... är ett ett utmärkt exempel på aktivitet framför kameran som jag uppskattar Sissel!

[@clebercandidodasilva8478]

Ohh. Pretty voice. Pretty Sissel. I Love you Come to Brazil.

[@jluizsantos5956]

yes............

[@etiennepaquette4221]

If I am right this is a version from Jacques Brel « Ne me quitte pas » and it is beautiful. You are yourself so beautiful. Wish you could come on tour in Québec ! I would love to meet you ❤

[@JeffY337]

A very beautiful video

[@gracaazevedo4310]

Maravilhoso!

[@clebercandidodasilva8478]

Sissel é fantástica

[@СергейБартенев-к3о]

Богиня!

[@dariocorsaro6591]

Very very nice -- Thank you!!

[@andreschilano6076]

Sissel, eres perfecta. Suave, dulce, tierna, angelical, perfecra.

[@Baryton1937]

Magnifique. I speack french ?😘

[@GaryWells-sr2rf]

I would to hear you and Neil Diamond sing a duet together! I love you both! ❤❤