Jacques Brel achieved fame through his performances in France, but he was born in Belgium ... more
and identified himself strongly with his linguistically divided native land. His acidly humorous lyrics target the hypocrisies of groups as well as individuals, with special attention to Belgium's Flemish population, the military, and the bourgeoisie in general. At the same time, some of Brel's most affecting songs contain passages in Flemish, and many of his lyrics show a pronounced fondness for his "flat country." Brel's irreverent approach to life was sharply reflected in his music and films and can be compared to that of Bob Dylan in the U.S. and Vladimir Vysotsky in Russia, with whom he also shared a capacity for tongue-twisting patter not heard since the early days of Danny Kaye. On this CD, "Le Plat Pays," "Au Suivant," and "Les Bourgeois" illustrate both the somber and raucous aspects of his extensive repertoire. --Edward Killham
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I'd like to tell you something about JacquesBrel, about the sound of his music, the anger of his (so many) political battles, the way he exposed to
the ridicule the hypocrisy of all those practising Catholics who frequent churches only to appear...
I d like to make you feel - to feel with heart and soul - his immense love for life and for love in itself and perhaps, with the help of the words of
his beautiful songs, I could give you an idea of who this immense Belgian poetry was but...
.... but if you have never felt him sing 'Ne me quittes pas', or if you have never seen him plays 'Mes prènoms de Paris', with his sweet smile and that sarcastic light in the eyes, (so that you could never be sure if he was teasing, or if he really believed in what he was doing), well? if you really don't know nothing at all about him, if for you ...
pesadilla 09.09.2004
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Advantages: A classic collection of Jacques Brel songs Disadvantages: Only 11 tracks
Ne Me Quitte Pas is a concise collection of only 11 tracks, but they are some of Brel's finest songs including the famous title track. All are original Brel compositions. I think the album was originally produced in the early 1970s. The CD was released in 2004. The songs on this album exemplify JacquesBrel's song writing talent as well as his ability as a performer. Brel seemed to possess an acute perception that led him to be an innovative lyricist who was able to portray everyday life in a truly poetic light. It was in Parisian cafes in the 1950s that Brel crafted his song writing technique and it was on stage in seedy back street cabarets where he first captivated audiences with his virtuoso manipulation of language and somewhat quirky nervous stage presence. His songs were both engaging and vivid but at the same time simply ...
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Product details
Title
Jacques Brel
Performer
Jacques Brel
Genre
Pop Vocal
Sub Genre
French Vocals
Release Date
01/2000
Label / Distributor
Universal France / Discovery
Pieces in Set
2
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
42284500128
Catalogue Number
8450012
Additional notes
Album Notes
AMSTERDAM - BEST OF features 34 of the biggest hits from French singer Jacques Brel. The songs on this album include "Au Suivant," "Les Bonbons," and "Les Marquises," among many others.
Titles on disc 1
1.
Amsterdam
2.
Les Bergers
3.
Au Suivant
4.
Rosa
5.
Les Paumes Du Petit Matin
6.
Ces Gens-la
7.
Les Bigotes
8.
La Fanette
9.
Vesoul
10.
Les Biches
11.
Ne Me Quitte Pas
12.
Quand On N'a Que L'amour
13.
La Valse A Mille Temps
14.
Madeleine
15.
Les Bourgeois
16.
Le Moribund
17.
Les Flamandes
18.
Les Bonbons
19.
Le Plat Pays
20.
Mathilde
21.
Une Ile
22.
La Quete
23.
Bruxelles
24.
Les Toros
25.
Les Vieux
26.
La Chanson De Jacky
27.
Viellir
28.
Le Dernier Repas
29.
Orly
30.
Marieke
31.
Fernand
32.
La Chanson Des Vieux Amants
33.
Les Marquises
Titles on disc 2
1.
Jojo
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