Jacques Brel Vinyl Records

Jacques Brel was a Belgian singer-songwriter, actor and director born in 1929. He is considered one of the most important figures in French music, influencing the likes of David Bowie, Edith Piaf and Bob Dylan. His songs often featured complex and poetic lyrics, addressing a wide range of topics including love, politics, and mortality.

Brel's most popular albums include Les Marquises (1977), Jacques Brel (1959), and Ces gens-là (1966). His most popular songs include “Ne me quitte pas”, “Amsterdam”, “Le Moribond” and “Madeleine”.

An interesting fact about Jacques Brel is that he wrote a musical called “L’Homme de la Mancha” which was later adapted into the musical “Man of La Mancha”. The musical was a huge success, running for nearly two years on Broadway and winning five Tony Awards.