Two years after Brel’s fourth album, which was a striking collection of juxtaposed pieces including the hits ‘Ne Me Quitte Pas’ and ‘La Valse A Mille Temps’, Brel released No. 5.
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The Top 5 Jacques Brel Covers
Jacques Brel is one of the most covered French language singers of all time. In this list are my top five covers of Jacques Brel’s music.
Jacques Brel – No. 4 (La Valse A Mille Temps)
Brel’s fourth ‘album’, often referred to as “La Valse A Mille Temps”, was released in 1959. It was Brel’s first album to be released after a legendary performance at the Olympia in Paris which brought Brel much critical acclaim.
Brel’s Albums Ranked Worst To Best
Here are my highly subjective thoughts about Brel’s best (and worst) albums! To rank the albums, each track was scored out of 5, and then the total score was divided by the amount of tracks on the album, and a point was taken or added depending on the album’s overall consistency.
How To Spot A Real Jacques Brel Autograph
Jacques Brel autographs pop up every now and then online or in auctions, and a lot of money can be spent on collecting them.
Who Is Jacques Brel?
Who is Jacques Brel? How did he become a singer? Where is he now?
Jacques Brel – No. 1
In Brel’s first releases, we see a pattern emerging – and the songs on this EP form the blueprints of many themes that emerge throughout Brel’s career, in particular “Grand Jacques” and “Le Diable (Ca Va)”.
Collecting Brel 