Song, originally written by Seress Rezo in Budapest in the
late 1920's. Became famous in connection with string of suicides. Later recorded by Billie Holiday and, as in Hungary, was connected with several cases of 'self deliverance'.
The writer killed himself in the
late 1960's.
Incidentally, until recently Hungary had the highest
suicide rate in the world.
Original title - Szomoru Vasarnap