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Jacques Brel - Ces Gens-Là

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Jacky by Jacques Brel: English Translation

Below is my poetic translation of “Jacky”/”La Chanson De Jacky” by Jacques Brel. Particular attention has been paid to keeping the rhyme and flow of the piece while retaining the poetic origins of the French lyric. Lyrics Even if one day in Knokke Le Zoutte I become as I always dreaded to A singer for women nearing the end Even if I sing ‘Mi Corazon’ With a voice like the instrument Of an…

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5 Songs That Will Introduce You To The Music Of Jacques Brel

1 – Amsterdam Brel’s gripping depiction of the lives of sailors in the Dutch city is undoubtedly his masterpiece, and most people’s introduction to the music of Jacques Brel. Covered by a diverse list of artists from David Bowie to John Denver, the rich imagery – complete with Brel’s dramatic performance – makes this Brel classic one of the singer’s most influential and well-known works. 2 –…

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Une île by Jacques Brel: English Translation

Une île by Jacques Brel: English Translation

Below is my poetic translation of ‘Une île by Jacques Brel. Particular attention has been paid to keeping the rhyme and flow of the piece while retaining the poetic origins of the French lyric. Lyrics An island Off the coast of desire Where nobody’s afraid It’s cool and calm, just like a mirror An island Bright just like an Easter Day Surrounded by the tired seas With a mermaid at each…

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Jacques Brel - Le Plat Pays

Jacques Brel – Le Plat Pays

Le Plat Pays – First CoverSecond cover:

Le Plat Pays – Second CoverPortuguese cover:

Le Plat Pays – Portuguese Cover

This 1962 EP features one of Brel’s most iconic songs – the eponymous A side “Le Plat Pays” or “The Flat Country”.

“Le Plat Pays” is a tender homage to Brel’s home country, Belgium. Originally a poem, Brel frequently performed this song live as a spoken word piece. Later in…

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Jacques Brel - Les Paumes du Petit Matin

Jacques Brel – Les Paumes du Petit Matin

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This 1962 EP was the first Brel 7″ to be issued by Barclay records, after Brel moved away from his first label Philips.

The songs are taken from Brel’s first 12″ (30 cm) album, known as “Les Bourgeois” (also released in a 10″ (25 cm) version), which contained studio versions of several songs first recorded for Philips.

I covered the songs “Les Paumes du…

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