Jacques Brel

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Jacques Brel
Jacques Brel
1929 - 1978

Jacques Brel was a Belgian singer, songwriter and actor, best known for hit songs like Amsterdam, Ne me quitte pas or Quand on n'a que l'amour. He died on October 9, 1978 in Bobigny, aged 49.

Quick Facts

  • Name: Jacques Brel
  • Full name: Jacques Romain Georges Brel
  • Occupation: singer, songwriter, actor
  • Born: April, 8 1929 in Schaerbeek
  • Died: October, 9 1978 in Bobigny (aged 49)
  • Citizenship: Belgium

Selected Filmography

Selected Discography

  • ‘Ne me quitte pas’ named Best Song of All Time
    AMP™, | According to the latest Watch and Listen magazine poll just out yesterday (Wednesday, November 20), ‘Ne me quitte pas’ is now considered to be the Greatest Song in the History of Music.
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  • Rumors
    Is Jacques Brel Still Alive?
    AMP™, | [November 2024 update] News of Jacques Brel’s death on October 9, 1978 stunned the world. Ever since, millions of fans worldwide have come to believe the singer’s death was a hoax and that he was still alive and well.
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