Jacques Brel

Born: Apr 8, 1929 in Brussels, Belgium

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Died: Oct 9, 1978 in Bobigny, France

Genre: Pop/Rock, World

Biography: Singer/songwriter Jacques Brel created and performed a catalog of literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that brought him a large, devoted following in France. His audience eventually extended internationally, making him a major influence on English-speaking writers and performers including Leonard ...Read full biography

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Jacques Brel 6

Released: 1964

Label: Barclay

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In terms of immediate song recognition, Jacques Brel's sixth studio album is probably his most widely acclaimed. Opening with the somber "Jef," a song which David Bowie had certainly appreciated when he ...Read full review

Brel

Released: 1977

Label: Barclay/Polygram

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Jacques Brel's final album, and his first after a decade-long retirement from active recording, was France's state secret of the year. Review copies were dispatched to even the most prestigious publications ...Read full review

More Jacques Brel albums: Main Albums (14), Compilations (189), DVD/Video (17)

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