Jacques Brel - Absolutely Essential CD

The Jacques Brel - Absolutely Essential CD is a must-have for any fan of the legendary Belgian singer. The 3-CD set features some of his greatest hits, including "Ne Me Quitte Pas," "Amsterdam," and "La Chanson des Vieux Amants." Originally released in 2014, this CD collection provides a comprehensive overview of Brel's career and showcases his unique vocal style and songwriting talent.

Interesting Fact: Jacques Brel was a multi-talented artist who not only wrote and performed his own music but also acted in a number of films. He collaborated with renowned French film director Fran�ois Truffaut and starred in the 1967 film "Les Risques du MŽtier."

Album Track List:
CD 1:
1. Amsterdam
2. Quand On A Que L'amour
3. Ne Me Quitte Pas
4. Le Moribond
5. La Haine
6. La Dame Patronesse
7. Le Diable (‚a Va)
8. La Colombe
9. Sur La Place
10. Les Flamandes
11. Les PrŽnoms De Paris
12. Les Pieds Dans Le Ruisseau
13. Les BlŽs
14. La BourrŽe Du CŽlibataire

CD 2:
1. La Chanson Des Vieux Amants
2. Le Prochain Amour
3. Rosa
4. Quand Les Hommes Vivront D'amour
5. Le Moribond (English Version)
6. Les Amants De Coeur
7. Les Bigotes
8. Les Bonbons
9. Les PaumŽs Du Petit Matin
10. Les Singes
11. Bruxelles
12. Les Timides
13. Voir Un Ami Pleurer

CD 3:
1. Ces Gens-Lˆ
2. Mathilde
3. Madeleine
4. Au Suivant
5. Les Toros
6. Les Flamandes (English Version)
7. Les Filles Et Les Chiens
8. Les Bergers
9. La Tendresse
10. Les Coeurs Tendres
11. Les Marquises
12. Orly
13. Vesoul

Quote from Jacques Brel: "When you write songs, you have to transpose events into words, you have to make yourself understood in a way that is both precise and evocative. That's the challenge, and that's the magic of songs."