A born outsider, Rod McKuen was embraced by millions of fans who connected with the expressions of desire, nostalgia and self-acceptance found in his songs and poems. In the early 1960s, he began to visit France and gain entry into Parisian songwriting circles. By 1964 he was co-writing with a host of leading French chansonniers, most notably Jacques Brel, resulting in such international hits.
Song Lyrics. Artists - R. Rod McKuen Lyrics. Greatest Hits, Volume 2 Album. Jean Lyrics. Rod McKuen - Jean Lyrics. Artist: Rod McKuen. Album: Greatest Hits, Volume 2. Heyo! SONGLYRICS just got interactive. Highlight. Review: RIFF-it. RIFF-it good. Jean, Jean, roses are red All the leaves have gone green And the clouds are so low You can touch them, and so Come out to the meadow, Jean Jean.
Written by Rod McKuen C Em F G7 Jean Jean roses are red C Am Dm All of the leaves have gone green G7 C C7 And the clouds are so low F C You can touch them and so F G7 C Come out of the meadow Jean Em F G7 Jean Jean you're young and alive C Am Dm G7.
Rod McKuen is an American poet, songwriter, composer, and singer. He was one of the best-selling poets in the United States during the late 1960s. Throughout his career, McKuen produced a wide range of recordings, which included popular music, spoken word poetry, film soundtracks, and classical music. He earned two Oscar nominations and one Pulitzer nomination for his serious music.
Greatest Hits of Rod Mckuen Rod McKuen. Released 1969. Greatest Hits of Rod Mckuen Tracklist. 1. Kaleidoscope Lyrics. 2. The World I Used To Know Lyrics. 3. Blessings in Shades of Green Lyrics. 4.
Rod McKuen, Soundtrack: Zodiac. Rod McKuen was born on April 29, 1933 in Oakland, California, USA as Rodney Marvin McKuen. He died on January 29, 2015 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California.