1929 - 1978
Jacques Brel Belgian Singer
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Jacques Brel dating history
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Jacques Brel was previously married to Therese Michielsen (1950).
Jacques Brel was in a relationship with Suzanne Gabriello.
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Jacques Brel was in an on-screen matchup with Claude Jade in My Uncle Benjamin (1969).
Jacques Brel is a member of the following lists: Jacques Brel, Former Roman Catholics and 1929 births.
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Relationship Statistics
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Dating | 1 |
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Details
First Name |
Jacques
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Last Name |
Brel
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Full Name at Birth |
Jacques Romain Georges Brel
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Alternative Name |
Le Grand Jacques
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Birthday |
8th April, 1929
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Birthplace |
Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium
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Died |
9th October, 1978
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Place of Death |
Bobigny, Seine-Saint-Denis, Ile-de-France
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Buried |
Atuona Cemetery, Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia
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Height |
5' 11¾" (182 cm)
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Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Atheist
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
Belgian
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Occupation Text |
Singer-songwriter, actor
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Occupation |
Singer
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Music Genre (Text) |
Chanson, French pop music
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Music Genre |
Vocal
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Year(s) Active |
1953–1978, 1953 (1953)–1978 (1978), 1953 (1953-df-yes)–1978 (1978)
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Music Style |
Pop/Rock, Cabaret, French Pop, Vocal Pop
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Music Mood |
Wry, Literate, Stylish, Theatrical, Dramatic, Austere, Brooding, Cynical/Sarcastic, Melancholy, Acerbic, Autumnal, Witty, Bittersweet, Wistful, Plaintive, Reflective, Smooth, Poignant, Refined/Mannered, Soothing, Elegant
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Instrument |
Vocals, Songwriter
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Instrument (text) |
Guitar, Vocals, Piano
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Record Label |
Philips Records, Barclay Records, Barclay/Universal, Philips, Barclay, Universal
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Official Websites |
http://www.jacquesbrel.be/en
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Friend |
Amália Rodrigues
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Jacques Romain Georges Brel (listen ; 8 April 1929 – 9 October 1978) was a Belgian singer, songwriter, actor and director who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following—initially in Belgium and France, later throughout the world. He is considered a master of the modern chanson. Although he recorded most of his songs in French and occasionally in Dutch, he became an influence on English-speaking songwriters and performers, such as Scott Walker, David Bowie, Alex Harvey, Marc Almond and Rod McKuen. English translations of his songs were recorded by many performers, including: Bowie; Walker, Ray Charles; Judy Collins; John Denver; The Kingston Trio; Nina Simone; Shirley Bassey; Frank Sinatra and Andy Williams.