L’essentiel De Jacques Brel

Description

One of France’s most recognisable voices, Jacques Brel is widely regarded as a master of the modern chanson. Presented here are most of his best-loved songs, recorded for the Philips and Barclay labels between 1953 and 1962. His songs have been covered by countless Francophone performers, and English versions have been sung by such diverse artists as Frank Sinatra, Judy Collins, Leonard Cohen, Andy Williams, Nina Simone, David Bowie, Ray Charles, and Nirvana.

Tracklisting

Disc 1
1. Ne Me Quitte Pas – Jacques Brel
2. Seul – Jacques Brel
3. La Dame Patronnesse – Jacques Brel
4. Je T’aime – Jacques Brel
5. Il Y A – Jacques Brel
6. Les Flamandes – Jacques Brel
7. Isabelle – Jacques Brel
8. La Mort – Jacques Brel
9. Grand Jacques – Jacques Brel
10. Quand On Na Que L’amour – Jacques Brel
11. La Colombe – Jacques Brel
12. Les Bourgeois – Jacques Brel
13. Le Plat Pays – Jacques Brel
14. Bruxelles – Jacques Brel
15. La Tendresse – Jacques Brel
16. Marieke – Jacques Brel
17. Le Moribond – Jacques Brel
18. La Valse a Mille Temps – Jacques Brel