Live on his 1969 TV show. A Jacques Brel song ("Seul") translated by Mort Shuman and Eric Blau for the 1968 off-Broadway production of "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris".
Hard to believe this guy had to go to England to get noticed! He was absolutely incredible!
@willemvandeursen31058 ай бұрын
I wanted to throw Scott's country+western flavored albums out of the window, and just in time I remembered he was an American.... What makes Scott so unique is his flawless diction. He sounds totally British. (American P J Proby had that gift too, listen to his big 1965 ballads. Jim Proby even exaggerated the British sound. His 'Somewhere': "Dere'z ah place foh as, somah where ah place foooh as) Scott rarely was criticized, but there have been people who whined: "Scott Walker takes out the Brel of Brel." It's true that Brel performed with a raw emotion. Scott's voice didn't have that emotion, from the very first Walker Brothers single "Love Hurts" he always sounded polished and sophisticated. That's why his "upperclass" interpretations of Funeral Tango and Next (I don't know the French titles) are so splendid. And personally I think, had Scott sung everything in French (LOL) I would never have known what the songs were about! If you're raised with English as your second language, you don't understand French. YOU. DON'T. (lol again) Translator Mort Shuman did an excellent job for Scott, btw.
@willemvandeursen31056 ай бұрын
The same with P J Proby, a Texan. He had made some demo trials for bigger stars like Elvis - Jim had a greater voice than Elvis! and started a group, but they never had a hit. Producer Jack Good noticed Jim's talent and send him to London. Proby had a phenomal voice, from screaming falsetto to a deep operaic bass. He also exaggered the British diction, what went great with his bass. Look up 'I Apologise'! In England Proby had a few top 10 hits, but he misbehaved, spend too much money and his career collapsed. He probably knew Scott only through gigs with the Walker Brothers. But PJ Proby has always lived in England, he never went back to the States.
@petersmithson1985 жыл бұрын
at 76 Scott has passed away but he has left us a legacy of beautiful songs, sung with such a forceful and magnetic enhancing voice, rest in peace Scott
@AD654 ай бұрын
It's a Jacques Brel song
@backpages98853 жыл бұрын
I completely believe it when he says this is his favorite song to sing.
@davidfletcher452Ай бұрын
Scott truly did things his way, I feel he didn't care much about the m,adoration side of the music industry
@nigelw89832 жыл бұрын
It's a pity this song was never released on any album as it's one of his best. What an incredible career. It's interesting to note that Scott started his recording career in 1957 as budding teen idol. He also appeared in a stage musicals and on TV as a protege of Eddie Fisher (then Elizabeth Taylor's husband). He then went on to do session work as a bass guitarist and played in a surf band in the early sixties. All before The Beatles and The Rollings Stones began their recording careers. In the beginning he didn't see himself as a lead singer but this changed with The Walker Brothers when it was obvious his voice was more suited to the big Phil Spector sounding British hits of the mid sixties than his co-singer John Maus (Walker). The first four solo records Scott 1-4 he recorded after the break up of the Walkers are monumental. His later career 'experimental' records are less to my liking but show a man who, unlike most of his contemporaries, was never interested in going over old ground. In the end it was his voice, particularly during the sixties & early seventies period, that I loved. He is sorely missed.
@DMateo25243 жыл бұрын
Powerful ! The one and only Scott Walker.👏👏👏👏👏
@swittle6 жыл бұрын
All the bravado and brilliance of Brel so insightfully interpreted by Scott Walker.
@wellandtrulyjoshed5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful man beautiful voice ❤️ RIP Scott 💔 I never felt alone when I had your wonderful music to listen to👏
@utatriebel22117 ай бұрын
Er hatte ein perfektes Profil.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
@guida-walker-channel14 жыл бұрын
Thanks everyone! Your comments and support are greatly appreciated! :)
@jamesmlllarmillar69857 жыл бұрын
Loved him from the sixties to this day he was his own person would love to speak to him personally because of the words of his songs and just the way he comes across Helen xxxx
@TheNightmare75II6 жыл бұрын
Damn, this is so good. This should have been on one of his albums.
@arleneculshaw84629 ай бұрын
G, unbelievable the way Scott sings this track, no one can match him I’ve said it before but it’s true his is the best voice love and H NYear Arlene xxxxxxxx ❤
@davidfletcher452Ай бұрын
I actually came to Scott late in life and agree with you, he's head and shoulders above the competition. His music is never far away from my turntable. Nice to know kindred spirits also love his music. Take care.
@hamidachan73924 жыл бұрын
Left us with beautifully sung songs.❤️❤️💜❤️❤️❤️RIP ❤️
@paulsmith-gi5vm5 жыл бұрын
RIH Scott Walker Your memory lives in your works and those inspired by them.
@alecwickert50188 жыл бұрын
Probably scott at his most sincere, loved his death sounding records!!!
@Ramonesque13 жыл бұрын
Wow! The Holy Grail of the Scott / Brel marriage. Waited 30 years to hear this. Thanks.
@mahaatman14 жыл бұрын
Ms Guidofski, many many thanks for posting this.....how wonderful to hear it on the net, available for every Scott fan...you do a most dedicated and superb job....thank you, thank you...
@bellinghammond2 жыл бұрын
We are old, you and I We beg warmth from the sun In the dreams that we dream We ask "what have we done?" And we find, we're alone
@tat2chrome7 жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful song!
@guida-walker-channel14 жыл бұрын
" (...) someone who is quite probably the greatest interpreter of modern song." I think your definition - which I obviously share - is finally beginning to sink in (even if not widely accepted). Thanks for your comments! :)
@dorothyparker10010 жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful song. The man's talent is endless. Thank you for the upload
@helenastokes36942 жыл бұрын
Another great song sung by the fabulous Scott Walker.RIP 💔💔.lovely man. x
@arleneculshaw8462Ай бұрын
David thank u for your comment. Yes he’s fabulous I play his music everyday unbeatable lov Arlenr😊
@multicarlette5 жыл бұрын
one of my favorite as well
@youyong287 жыл бұрын
He has a great speaking voice too.
@MsKrischie5 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. wonderful YOU
@lalocacubanita14 жыл бұрын
yep, this is fabulous!
@sallyfoddering86347 жыл бұрын
lalocacubanita Ì saw Scott in Bournemouth,in the 1980s Ì am so glad I did!
@thatscousedude13 жыл бұрын
This is great! Thanks for posting and giving us these great new songs!
@stefaniapartini58255 жыл бұрын
Voce e talento unici. Non riesco ancora a credere alla triste notizia della sua scomparsa...
@arleneculshaw8462 Жыл бұрын
Yes we’re old you and I Scott but my love is still deep for you my darling man Arlene xxxxxx ❤
@godfishgod13 жыл бұрын
Wow...thanks for posting. The pleasure of hearing a new Scott Brel interpretation...amazing.
@comfrey1113 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another gem! I think Scott and Jacques are really soulmates. Scott creates the same feeling as Jacques does, it's not even about lyrics (although IMO Mort Shuman and Eric Blau did a great job here). Scott transports the feeling - directly into your heart and soul, full impact!
@DavidCollans4 ай бұрын
All i can say is. He kñéw so much ànd màiñly sung that with his magical vóice so sad he nó lónger here x
@beverleyeden1741 Жыл бұрын
I eas completely hooked for life at 13 when I heard LOVE HER.
@willemvandeursen31058 ай бұрын
I was a few years older, but I always listened to the weekly Top 40, and didn't understand why the record did not zoom to the #1 spot straight away. 🤗
@Viewingpublic0814 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps! Thanks so much, Guida.
@Garfield37ful6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@spencerguillen95576 жыл бұрын
Sad and haunting... Love this song....Englishmen😑😑😑😑😑😑😑
@guida-walker-channel14 жыл бұрын
Not at all, it is my pleasure. And thank you for the kind words.
@MrDaveboy7312 жыл бұрын
bravissimo.
@guida-walker-channel14 жыл бұрын
They were given me by a good friend and fellow Scott fan... but it is possible to order them online (I'm afraid I can't put the link here...) You're so lucky that you got to see the show when it was on! And it is my pleasure to share all this with you. :)
@SirHatchporch13 жыл бұрын
Devastating!
@SurgeCess8 жыл бұрын
Perfect song to play in my *_REC Room_*
@lyricrogersofficial9 жыл бұрын
Niiiiccceeee
@nevadu7912 жыл бұрын
this is brilliant, i so miss this voice on his new creations
@stillovescott14 жыл бұрын
Where do you find all these live recordings? I remember watching his series...he always had Kiki Dee, Nana Mouskouri and Dustry Springfield on them as guests. Thank you so much for all the effort you put in for us fans!
@janetwood62028 жыл бұрын
Jackie Joyce I saw The Walker Brothers twice in my home town then I saw Scott a few years later at Fagins in Manchester. I use to stay in when Scotts show was on the BBC in my teens I never missed a show & bought all his records until I couldn't stand the non ballad ones.
@spencerguillen95576 жыл бұрын
So good....great soul...the best😔😔😔😔
@guida-walker-channel14 жыл бұрын
@dj21089 You're very welcome and of course I agree with you. I'm just glad that this has managed to survive! :)
@christinahuie70633 жыл бұрын
This is his favorite Brel song but it was never put on record.
@beverleyeden1741 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful, is this another Brel song ?
@guida-walker-channel Жыл бұрын
It is indeed, Beverley (original title: "Seul").
@SteveTheMovieGuy15 жыл бұрын
Structurally similar to another Brel song - "Next". RIP Scott.
@jcmhoffmann9285 жыл бұрын
May be because all these songs are Jacques Brel's songs... and the show is "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris" ...
@Irishheart19884 жыл бұрын
NEXT.. you’re next lol love that song
@alaididnalid76602 жыл бұрын
Just like Next/Suivant, this also is a translated Brel song named Alone/Seul Speeding up and exploding at the end is very much a trademark of Brel in many of his songs.
@jeanettemclean2224 Жыл бұрын
I love Scott's "We're Alone on this CD, but it's not available anywhere. It was released in 2019. I've looked at every site from eBay to Amazon, to record companies, discogs. etc....I hope it will someday be available. It looks like an amazing CD collection.
@noelfitzsimons3000 Жыл бұрын
If you ever come across thus 4 set cd - let me know as I also can't find it anywhere 😢
@melissaschroeter1615 жыл бұрын
lonely I s lonely … wanting one to …. love only you …. the one …. alone.... I have a love love.... that loves me.... you ha v e the glory and fam e … I only write … age.... is taking u s.... on.... to where????/
@jaycavalli6007 жыл бұрын
Rec Room Inspectah Deck!
@jonathangriffin455810 жыл бұрын
Guidofski, I'm sorry to post this on your wall, but I wasn't sure how to send you a private message. What's your opinion of his nightmarish album The Drift?
@nur-wu9sh7 жыл бұрын
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@philipmayer40427 жыл бұрын
Scott sounds completely different on this. He was obviously influenced by the recorded stage version, but it doesn't suit him to copy somebody else.
@mrswozzle13 жыл бұрын
oh dear! how bad is this song??!!
@mrswozzle6 жыл бұрын
Dear me what an AWFUL song. There are umpteen billion people n this world...it's pretentious twaddle to think you're "alone"...go out and do charity work!!
@christinecronje47046 жыл бұрын
Don’t like it Jim Bob? Well run away then and find something you do like. Just don’t expect anyone else to like your choice. If there is one person in this world who neither needs or wants you opinion, it is the great man singing this song like no other can or ever will. So goodbye Jim Bob enjoy trolling and trying to annoy people!
@vitaminsea42236 жыл бұрын
spot on i think jim morrison got some ideas from this guy.the sun aint gonna shine anymore is a good song though.
@herbieshine13125 жыл бұрын
I think you have missed the point of what the song is about. It's not about being alone so you go and do charity work it's about loneliness of the soul/ mind/ heart. There are times in life where it doesn't matter if you're with the 7 billion other humans on the planet you can still feel alone. If you listen at the beginning of the song he says "there are all kinds of loneliness" So what if it is pretentious? Why shouldn't it be pretentious? Jacques Brel was well known for writing very dramatic "over the top" songs. Songs about the deepest darkest parts of human feelings/ desires. His writing and the interpretations of his songs are dramatic/ pretentious by the very nature. What would you suggest to listen to instead of this? What music do you like?
@mrswozzle5 жыл бұрын
Herbie Shine "we're alone..in doubt..then we die.." what's the big point? Get over it.
@mrswozzle5 жыл бұрын
Christine Cronje you do like it christine cronje? Just don't expect anyone else to like your choice. If there is one person in the world who neither needs or wants your opinion, it is the pretentious man singing this song like no other ever will, thank goodness. so goodbye christine cronje..enjoy trolling and trying to annoy people!