Jacques Brel had many successes in France but his international appeal owes much to Rod McKuen, who translated many of his songs into English although some people don't like those translations. Scott Walker (of the Walker brothers) recorded many English versions of Jacques' songs, usually via Rod McKuen's translations. Whether you like the English versions or not, this compilation allows you to hear the songs in their original form, exactly as Jacques wrote and recorded them. Jacques only recorded in French, refusing to record in other languages. Here you can find th… read more
Jacques Brel had many successes in France but his international appeal owes much to Rod McKuen, who translated many of his songs into English althoug… read more
Jacques Brel had many successes in France but his international appeal owes much to Rod McKuen, who translated many of his songs into English although some people don't like those t… read more
Jacques Brel (8 April 1929 – 9 October 1978) was a Belgian singer and songwriter who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following in Belgium and France initially, and later throughout the world. He was widely considered a master of the modern chanson. Although he recorded most of his songs in French, he became a major influence on English-speaking songwriters and performers such as David Bowie, Alex Harvey, Leonard Cohen, Marc Almond and Rod McKuen. English translations of his songs were recorded by many top performers i… read more
Jacques Brel (8 April 1929 – 9 October 1978) was a Belgian singer and songwriter who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted follow… read more
Jacques Brel (8 April 1929 – 9 October 1978) was a Belgian singer and songwriter who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following in Belgium and France initially, and later… read more