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Jacques Brel

Craig Houghton January 31st, 2007

The best thing to happen to me over the weekend was a music recommendation, and I’m glad to pass this on to anyone within earshot. Jacques Brel wrote brilliant songs and performed them with sincere passion. There are plenty of english translations and covers — Scott Walker did a great job, but I’ve thus far only heard him cover some the lighter stuff. Nontheless, go straight to the French.

By the end of this clip he’s completely lost in the music. It’s hard not to follow him there.

and some more

The Infinimentcompilation sounds great and is well-priced for a 2CD import. Amazon will also let you sample some of the tracks. I recommend starting with Ne Me Quitte Pas, Amsterdam, and La Chanson de Jacky.