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Jacques Brel anyone?

Wondering if other's here have an appreciation for this performer, his songs, either in French/Dutch/Flemish or some re-written by Rod McKuen? I have recently become obsessed, have a large number of CDs and LPs of late, and am overwhelmed. One regret is never seeing/hearing a performance. Truly overwhelming singer, writer, performer.
rpeluso
arh
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Ever since I saw Jacques Brel is alive and well and living in paris back in the 60's I have been a fan. Amanda McBroom has a wonder album of Brel songs including a breathtaking rendition of Carrasel
Alan
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justlisten
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I just purchased a few records of him after hearing my favorite group Goldfrapp sample one of his songs "Ces gen la"

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_BpEL1IDr4
czarivey
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You should check on Joe Dassin, the next generation chanson singer. In his white stage suit he might've taken image of Elvis indeed.
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