Interpres
Fri, 19/09/2025 - 19:30
"I Wish You Love" is a song with an extraordinary story and emotional depth, combining French elegance with American melancholy.
The song is an English adaptation of the 1942 French song "Que reste-t-il de nos amours?", composed by Léo Chauliac with lyrics
by Charles Trenet. Albert Beach wrote the English lyrics, giving the song a new dimension, a slightly more reflective, kindness-filled farewell.
The first known English version was recorded by Keely Smith in 1956 with an arrangement by Nelson Riddle. Since then, the song has been performed by many legendary artists, including:
Frank Sinatra
Nat King Cole
Shirley Bassey
Stacey Kent
Sam Cooke
It is a subtle farewell, full of tenderness, without regret. The narrator knows the love has ended, but instead of bitterness, he wishes the other person all the best: birds in spring, coolness in summer, warmth in winter… and above all, love.
This is one of those songs that can move you with its simplicity and class. Perfect for bossa nova, jazz, or ballad, depending on the interpretation.
"I Wish You Love" is a song with an extraordinary story and emotional depth, combining French elegance with American melancholy.
The song is an English adaptation of the 1942 French song "Que reste-t-il de nos amours?", composed by Léo Chauliac with lyrics by Charles Trenet. Albert Beach wrote the English lyrics, giving the song a new dimension, a slightly more reflective, kindness-filled farewell.
This is one of those songs that can move you with its simplicity and class. Perfect for bossa nova, jazz, or ballad, depending on the interpretation.