Nick Cave is perhaps the closest modern musician and lyricist to Brel, and his music exists in a similar sphere – covering themes such as love, loss, spirituality, as well as highly poetic and vivid imagery.More interesting than Walker’s reading of ‘La Chanson De Jacky’ is Marc Almond’s 1991 attempt. While the production may now seem dated, and the translation hasn’t been improved from the Walker cover (it retains the laughable “Spanish bum” line…), Almond’s performance here is on point and from the music video it’s evident that he had been watching footage of Brel.Haunting and full of longing, Nina Simone’s voice on this track encapsulates its mood perfectly. Bowie's studio version was released as the B-side to his single "Sorrow", released in September 1973. 0-9. The following is a list of cover versions of Jacques Brel songs arranged alphabetically by artist. Top ten Jacques Brel covers ... 2 David Bowie - Amsterdam . Jacques Brel - … Scott Walker recorded several of these translated Brel songs in the late 1960s. Both artist possess this song, turning it from a mere cover version into something special.If any artist comes close to the theatricality of Brel’s performances, it’s David Bowie. Bowie's version is also found on several other releases: This inspired David Bowie to record his own versions of "Amsterdam" in the early 1970s.

[Verse 1] Em Bm Dans le port d'Amsterdam y a des marins qui chantent C B7 Les rêves qui les hantent au large d'Amsterdam Em Bm Dans le port d'Amsterdam y a des marins qui dorment C B7 Em Comme des oriflammes le long des berges mornes G D7 Dans le port d'Amsterdam y a des marins qui meurent Em B7 Pleins de bière et de drames aux premières lueurs C Bm Mais dans le port d'Amsterdam … Songs written by Jacques Brel but never recorded by Brel himself are indicated by an asterisk. Top ten Jacques Brel covers ... 2 David Bowie - Amsterdam .

Cover versions David Bowie version. 3 Frank Sinatra - Ne me quitte pas (as 'If you go away’) Related Articles. Bowie has a long history of covering Brel’s music – This is the set piece in the killing off of the Ziggy. 46,049 views, added to favorites 2,414 times. David Bowie – ‘My Death’ If any artist comes close to the theatricality of Brel’s performances, … Watch it on YouTube. Bowie's version is also found on several other releases: 3JS "Liefde van later", single (2007) 4Walls "Ces gens ... "Port of Amsterdam", from the CD Brel. Combined with her simple piano, Simone’s voice ranges from whispers to tearful yelps as the recounts the story of ‘the desperate ones’, a pair of ill-fated lovers who take their lives.The translation Simone uses, while removing much of Brel’s poetry, is one of Shuman’s better efforts and retains the tragic feel of the song – keeping the iconic line that the lovers ‘know the word love, but don’t know how’.Once again. This version has been modelled after Alex Harvey’s 1970s cover, which introduced many to Brel’s work when it was broadcast on the Old Grey Whistle Test in the UK. Bowie's studio version was released as the B-side to his single "Sorrow", released in September 1973. Watch it on YouTube. 3 Frank Sinatra - Ne me quitte pas (as 'If you go away’) Related Articles. Similarly, Ayo’s emotional performance acts as a perfect juxtaposition to the ageing rocker, adding a new perspective into the mix. Jacques Brel - immortal troubadour. 3:12. Brel refused to meet Bowie when he visited Paris, saying he did not wish to meet a "pédé" ("faggot"), but the latter nevertheless still a… Noteworthy is that in modern Amsterdam there is still a port, but owing to widespread automation and decline in crew sizes, there are far fewer sailors on shore leave. Scott Walker recorded several of these translated Brel songs in the late 1960s.

Dans le port d'Amsterdam, Jacques Brel (Cover) - Duration: 3:12. ericka38 65,655 views. Am Dans le port d'Amsterdam Em Y a des marins qui chantent F Les rêves qui les hantent E Au large d'Amsterdam Am Dans le port d'Amsterdam Em Y a des marins qui dorment Dm7 E7 Comme des orif ... by Jacques Brel.

Pop would have been introduced to Brel through covers by crooners such as Frank Sinatra, who recorded English-language versions of ‘Ne Me Quitte Pas’ and ‘Fils De’, and would have been introduced to at least ‘My Death’ and ‘Amsterdam’ by David Bowie.Iggy’s ‘Ne Me Quitte Pas’, while lacking the command of the French language of the original, captures the passion and longing of the piece.

1 contributor total, last edit on Aug 29, 2016. (This recording may have been made in the summer of 1973 or in late 1971. ) Mr Pop has always been a fan of jazz, once saying that the only reason he started the Stooges (the original punk rock band) was that he didn’t know any jazz musicians he could play with. This inspired David Bowie to record his own versions of "Amsterdam" in the early 1970s. Before the song starts, Bowie introduces it as “a quiet song” before pleading with the audience to be quiet – thus highlighting its importance in the Ziggy narrative.Bowie would come back to this song many times during his career, This is a particularly raunchy version of this song, which captures Brel’s sinister humour very well. 19-feb-2017 - cover "amsterdam" de jacques brel par arnaud askoy Informations complémentaires Voir cette épingle et d'autres images dans jacques brel par amorison edith . View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1974 Box Set release of Brel on Discogs. Author cranibale [a] 170. Amsterdam - Jacques Brel - 1964 "Dans le cas d'Amsterdam, il [J.Brel] n'est pas convaincu par la chanson, qu'il considère sans la moindre importance. (This recording may have been made in the summer of 1973 or in late 1971.) I’ve left out the more common covers and looked to represent a range of styles that show Brel’s influence on a wide variety of musicians: from punks to goths, and from rock stars to jazz icons…Iggy is perhaps one of the more interesting artists inspired by Jacques Brel. his deep and smooth voice is certainly closer to Brel’s than any other artist who’s attempted his work.

Brel never recorded this for a studio album, and his only version was released on the live album Brel worked on the song at his house overlooking the Mediterranean at Originally the song was situated in Antwerp, but moved to Amsterdam as 'Dans le port D'Anvers' does not fit the meter.