"Ne me quitte pas" - Vocal Coach Reaction and Analysis of Jacques Brel performing LIVE

[@l-fo7962]

A real genius. I'm french and I can't explain how moving this singer is. Thank you to Belgium for offering the French-speaking world this unrivaled singer-songwriter!

[@gaiusbaltar7122]

J'aime bien quelques chansons de Brel mais je préfère Renaud.

[@l-fo7962]

@@gaiusbaltar7122 j'adore les chansons de Renaud, notamment celles qui sont particulièrement émouvantes ("La teigne", "Manu", "P'tite conne", "Chanson pour Pierrot", etc.). Mais Brel, c'est autre chose quand même à mon avis...

[@ripvisitor]

i am Belgian ... and I grew up with Brel ... i am from the 60ies

[@Louis-Capet]

@@gaiusbaltar7122 Tu dois être du genre a bien aimé le homard mais a préférer le surimi. 😁

[@gaiusbaltar7122]

@@Louis-Capet je pense que Renaud est supérieur musicalement parlant à Brel et j'aurais même tendance à croire qu'il lui est supérieur d'un point de vue de l'écriture. En effet, Brel reste somme toute assez classique et in fine assez monotone alors que Renaud est absolument original et plus riche. Le seul point sur lequel Brel est supérieur est l'interprétation, mais Renaud n'est pas connu pour être un bon comédien, au contraire du premier.

[@knop2007]

The level of poetry in this song is insane

[@tallard666]

"laisse-moi devenir l'ombre de ton ombre, l'ombre de ta main, l'ombre de ton chien" The saddest, most based line, of all time -Let me become, the shadow of your shadow, the shadow of your hand, the shadow of your dog.

[@manunhc1644]

quand on est heureux on peut être excellent, mais quand on est malheureux parfois, on devient divin..... when we're happy we can be excellent, but when we're really unhappy/miserable sometimes we become divine.....

[@ripvisitor]

Moi je t'offrirai des perles de pluie Venues de pays où il ne pleut pas

[@manunhc1644]

@@ripvisitor exactement!

[@nommh]

Indeed, the text is so over the top - in both directions. let me just be the shadow of your dog, and next we are in a medieval fairy tale where the hero brings home jewels to his princess who will become queen if she submits to love as law. She just wants to go… The song and how he sings is so great, but the text, oh well

[@manunhc1644]

@@nommh The song was written after Brel's separation from his mistress Suzanne Gabriello, with whom he had been in love since 1955, but who put an end to their relationship, Brel refusing to leave his wife and three children

[@lienardable]

Thank you for understanding my compatriot Jacques Brel so well. The text in French is overwhelming. I'm happy that people who don't speak French are so moved by him.

[@pardefaut6131]

Salut, septante nonante.... 😀😄😊

[@ZenG-e1s]

Impossible not to be deeply moved and he is one of my earliest inspirations to study French as my lifelong hobby

[@eriksatieofficiel]

This interpretation of "Ne me quitte pas" hits like a knife in the heart when you've just been dumped by your beloved one.

[@marionfischer5927]

Oh my god! One of the best songs ever! Jacques Brel was so unique, his voice, the lyrics, his vulnerability, his pain, his passion, his expression.......thanks Bettany!❤

[@romanbis4807]

I first knew Jacques in Morocco, in Rabat, in the seventies during a French language class in high school. I'm now 60 years old, and for me, he is the best artist in the French language-Jacques, the writer, composer, singer, director, and actor.

[@nobrainnogain1481]

Aznavour vaut le coup aussi...

[@breizhyannoucrubille8741]

Le plus grand interprète francophone de tout les temps a mon humble avis... Jamais égalé... Immense monsieur. Il transperce littéralement tout mon être dès les premières mesures. L'expression sur votre visage pendant l'écoute en dit beaucoup... Vous voire apprécier autant sa performance est extrêmement agréable. Merci

[@FredMarcoty]

Le réduire au simple rang d'interprète...

[@willem-janageling3907]

IMHO Jacques Brel is the greatest performer EVER. What an artist, what a singer. I love your reaction!

[@KeesKouwenberg]

Even for someone that doesn't speak French, and doesn't understand the words, this is one of the most emotional intense songs ever. I have the same with 'Non, je ne regrette rien' by Edith Piaf. The emotion in the voice is so incredible.

[@pierrehenri2297]

Merci beaucoup, not many people review foreign songs. There is such a variety of songs and music out there.even if it is not your own language it will speak to you.

[@vincentmb238]

Real nice reaction. Each of Jacques Brel's song is, kind of unique. I loved that react.

[@vincentmb238]

Edit : he also sang a French version of "Men of la Mancha", doing all the musical commedie. But there is no complete video recording i think. He sang that part with Dario Moreno. And I love it (and I discovered yesterday that his musical was an adaptation of the American version, thanks to you).

[@Damalycus]

I'm a grown up man in his late 30, watching this "autopsy", russian speaking man, not much dealing in french or english in my life, and still this makes me want to cry every time. It's very hard to contain emotion listening to this, even it's far from my usual genre. Such a masterpiece. It's hard to imagine how do one portray it. I love your comment about the "arc".

[@lorcan-quinlan-boyle]

Seriously, I check in again to hear the presenter's gorgeous speaking voice!! 😊

[@naomiafu-jq4fh]

😂😂😂🤣🤣👌🏽🤙🏽☺️

[@lauge1029]

Thanks Bethany for your beautifull an inspiring reaction. "Pour qu'un ciel flamboie, le rouge et le noir ne s'épousent-t-ils pas ?" = "For a sky to blaze, don't red and black marry?". The voice is so emotionnal, the phrasing is so beautifull but the tyrics are so prodigious, too.

[@carolinej1366]

"Le rouge et le noir ne s'epousent-ils pas" this beautuful sentence is also a reference of a french very famous roman "Le rouge et le noir", writter Stendhal.

[@carolinej1366]

Thanks Bethany...Jacques Brel is one of my favorite singers, since i was a teenager. Brel was an incredible human, as artist (singer, comedian) and as person.

[@zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz161]

Jacques Brel was belgian but nonetheless the Godfather of The French Song, he was a great inspiration for Lara Fabian who considers "Voir un ami pleurer" as the greatest french song. Her rendition of that song in her 2003 concert "En toute intimité" is a pure gem...

[@firbolg]

It was my late father favourite song and singer. This song is always so hard to listen but so good! I still know the lyrics by heart! Also really like the version in Dutch.

[@markdewdney9370]

I think Brel is one of the ultimate empaths. He lives the words he sings. It's shakespearian in his grasp of the words that he is singing

[@feralmario310]

Je suis Français et Il faut aujourd'hui venir sur KZbin pour entendre encore Jacques Brel ! Thank you

[@thomaswik5842]

Nothing else to say other than it is brilliant.

[@sntxrrr]

Although more common in those days in television than today with our fancy tracking shots and multiple camera angles, locking down the camera on his face was an absolute power move. Such an expressive performance!

[@tallard666]

Brel's most worthy song not for voice or pain, but pleasure and pointedness, is Les Bourgeois. A lesson for all citizens of the planet.

[@TheQubez]

Jacques and Scott Walker's versions are so amazing in their own way. So glad Scott Walker brought these songs to an English speaking audience. You can tell he tried to be true to the originals whilst still making them Scott Walker song. Amazing. Sinatra also recorded a version, but was one of the rare occasions where Sinatra didn't quite reach the emotional resonance of the song.

[@schattenfell4474]

Great reaction. I love also CHARLES AZNAVOUR. He was also a fantastic french singer ❤❤

[@peterducodil9890]

Brel was not French,he was from Belgium

[@undistortedX]

Aznavour was Armenian and French

[@franciscouderq1100]

Aznavour, With “Elle” (she , in his English version) , “comme ils disent” (as they say in his own English version) … yeah brilliant composition and live delivery

[@MedusaLegend]

Yeah, the commitment. This is the power of Jacques Brel, his strengh that inspired so many artist.

[@jeromedelcol8308]

Thanks a lot Bettany for this video, such a pleasure to watch the expression of your skills and emotion on that wonderful French song (eg. Jacques Brel was a Belgian French speaker). Many thanks from France !

[@dominiquedradin340]

Merci de tenir en vie notre vieux Jacques national. Il nous manque encore.

[@notasheep4255]

I first heard an excellent cover of this song when I was in 12th grade and learning French. Bought a vinyl album to listen whenever the mood struck. 50 years later, it still moves me to tears, especially the last verse. Thank you for reviewing this❣️🙏. From a current Renegade.

[@GuyWets-zy5yt]

I loved yor reaction dear. We miss Jacques.Greetings from Belgium🇧🇪🍀🍀🍀

[@carlocitroen1848]

Dear Bethany 💝 I see all your involvement in every video.... you are Very sensibile woman ❤️.... have a nice day...ciao from Taranto 🏄‍♂️⛱️☀️ ITALIA 🇮🇹 thanx

[@Maxwell-o3b]

It is not his interpretation of the song "Ne me quitte pas", it is his interpretation of HIS song, "Ne me quitte pas", that he composed and wrote the lyrics of, and therefore it is THE interpretation above all others.

[@onegem721]

You can say it - you can't help falling in love with this guy..

[@neverlandxx73]

Thank you for this analysis of the great erudite Jacques Brel, singer, songwriter, actor, author and film director he did it all and he did it so so good, Much love from Greece, Stay healthy and safe you and all your loved ones.

[@hashtagdag]

Please dig in to Scott Walker, who covered this song as "If You Go Away," and many other songs throughout his first four LPs. Walker loved Jacques Brel, as we do. Thank you so much for featuring this performance!

[@stefaan-kellydeclercq-maes6312]

Can I suggest listening to ‘Vesoul’? I think nobody ever sang faster than Brel in that particular song. Mind blowing!

[@willem-janageling3907]

What about him singing La Valse a Mille Temps?

[@stefaan-kellydeclercq-maes6312]

@@willem-janageling3907 peut-être même plus vite!

[@jjkey7120]

The '66 live version of Ce Gens la - with English subtitles - is one of my favourite pieces of Brel footage. By that time, as for this performance, he must have been aware that he was a genius. His command of language melody and ability to convey emotion with his voice, face and body is matchless. The wit of Bonbons, the ambiguity of Regard Bien Petit, the beauty of Il Niege... he had it all

[@franciscouderq1100]

Oh yes, “Regarde bien petit” part of his musical is also deep and reveling about mankind in the last stroke of the song. Such a drop in your guts , dang!

[@dlbwoodbury]

Another singer who goes all in and performs with her whole body, inhabiting the world of the song and pulling you the listener into that world is AURORA. She is also an artist and not merely an artisan, writing her own poetry and music.

[@franciscouderq1100]

Here you are touching one if not the most epic delivery of all times. This artist brings to you his incredibly direct yet subtile lyrics in a crescendo of hope and despair on a totally free roller coaster of words and musical notes till he cracks and skinks in his own dead end.

[@Jiphoune]

I think one key to this performance is that he keeps getting slightly offbeat, then catching up as you point out. This is what conveys the emotional chaos, every structure falls apart, it sounds like sobs and that's what makes his interpretation so powerful.

[@itsZdan]

one of my favourite songs

[@jeroenmaanprive23]

Goosebumps, every single time!

[@tamiw.166]

I had the experience of accompanying in a local theater production of "Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well.......", a revue of his music. There is just a sublime "French-ness" to his melodies and his singing. So happy to find him on a reaction channel - you nailed it! Thank you for sharing!

[@Staklihen]

Jacques Brel was Belgian.

[@tamiw.166]

@@Staklihen I know, but his style.......

[@synkraut9633]

Born and raised in Belgium in the 60s I guess my mom loved him almost as much as us kids - took me a while to understand and yes (late) mom you were right!

[@nightmusic8]

How did I miss you premiering this song. It is a song with so much passion and investment. The discography of Jacques Brel is great to listen to. So after posting send. I’ll go and watch this reaction. //J

[@SébastienWaslet]

What a genius he was 👍👍👍 It hurts my heart everytime

[@franciscouderq1100]

When you brought up Lara Fabian That was the Cherry on an already very well made and tasty cake. Both in their own right knows how to deliver THE Lyrics , The words curled and molded within the notes which they are telling you about body and soul combined. Artists of another level bringing sens, emotions and often charms to envelop one’s ears, eyes and heart in a cocoon of feelings while making the listener to discover better who he/she truly is as a person. Rich !

[@fredericvieu6704]

Hello, Jacques brel est vraiment un artiste unique par son émotion et les texte de c'est chansons. Écoute absolument les chansons les vieux ,les bourgeois et c'est gens la .

[@escepticus]

One of the most beautiful lyrics of all time!

[@michel2075]

Grand Monsieur. Quel texte, quelle chanson...Il vit ses chansons...Incroyable talent.

[@DenisPaulvanChestein]

The poetry is also second to none; it is quite unique in many songs Brel has just reinvented new French phrase structures; among others, read the lyrics of "Voir un ami pleurer" !

[@yodel_diploma2315]

My first encounter with Jacques Brel was in school 45 years ago with "Le plat pays". Now I live in a "plat pays" since 25 years...

[@trokoshea1]

Toujours très touchant. "Où l'amour sera roi..." Merci, Vocalyst. 🙂 A wonderful song from Brel is "La chanson des vieux amants" meant to be a duet man-woman. I warmly recommend it especially the rendition by Luce Dufault and Dan Bigras.

[@malgorzataojoj4256]

it's really refreshing to see that an English speaking commentator dares to comment a non-English performer. I don't speak French myself, but there was time when I was listening lots of English, and other, songs without understanding words. Thank you for venturing out from the English music. It's certainly worth it.

[@CharlesManue]

Jacques offbeat singing is absolutely incredible. Both in live and LP versions. It’s like a trademark and gives his song so much personality. Stromae also uses it perfectly.

[@andrewsutton5762]

Jacques Brel is an outstanding song writer and performer. I discovered him shortly after his death, in the 1980s, via Rod Mckuen who I believe collaborated with and translated many of Jacques songs. His songs have been covered by many artists, my favourites being Next by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band and Amsterdam by David Bowie and Seasons in the Sun by Terry Jacks. As always great reaction.

[@vermeervanbremen3306]

I discovered Alex Harvey through this cover which is indeed excellent and very personal and original.

[@adamgreener3887]

Beautiful analysis.

[@capudiovu2a665]

As well as being a singer, don't forget that he was also an actor. That is to say, he adds an incredible level of acting, this defeated, gutted, pleading guy whom he makes talk by lengthening the consonants, as if because he doesn't know, he's lost his superbness. He's searching for words even though he knows it's already too late. He's reminiscent of those children who say, "Please forgive me, Mom, I'll never do it again, I swear. Here, a perfect command of French pronunciation is essential to understand these interpretative intentions. And just as well, I'm French.

[@YvesGagnon-mm8pd]

Brel ! que dire sur Brel qui na pas été dit , il pouvait vous faire rire , vous faire pleurer et vous faire réfléchir ! un monument même ici au Québec et bravo pour vos commentaires toujours intéressent merci.

[@wh1skeybud]

love the content as always but may i just say the way your hair is rn at this moment, I LOVE IT! i liked it before but the length it’s at rn is just perfect! 👏🏽

[@chriko22]

I love your reaction and how you seem touched by his performance. I hope you can react to ‘Ces gens-là’; you will be blown away by another of his incredible performances.

[@nykybiot163]

Jacques Brel est un des plus grand chanteur Belges , la chanson aurait été écrite suite a une réelle rupture , c'était un génie , merci de l'écouter 🙏🙏👏👏

[@thierryploum5923]

Fascinating reaction to a wonderful song! Brel was an incredible singer, and still chose to stop singing to pursue other interests (film), before cancer killed him in the late 1970s ('77 0r '78), when I was in my first year at university, still. I would also recommend another singer song writer: Georges Brassens, of that period and of a similar style though very different, with extraordinary songs, extraordinarily worded and enunciated so very precisely, little snapshots of life in a song: Je m'suis fait tout petit; Bancs publiques; Brave Margot; Les copains d'abord; Chanson pour l'Auvergnat; Le gorille; etc etc.

[@jocelyngrenier4449]

Your prononciation was great and french is my main language

[@kevinlakeman5043]

It's an admirable performance by Brel of his brilliant song. He wrote a number of exceptional songs. "My Death" among them. Bowie performed that one during his '72 tour. I highly recommend Nina Simone's version of "Ne me quitte pas", if you haven't heard that yet. She was remarkable, as a singer, songwriter, and esp. as a pianist.

[@lifelover515]

Womderful reaction, Ms Vocalyst,. beautifully observedr. Yes, the hesitation and phrasing are masterful. It's a pity he's not better known outside the French-speaking world, 'If you go away' is the English version. The great Dusty Springfield had a hit with it, for one, but nothing compares to the original.

[@Difdauf]

It's hard to explain how his voice seems to make him so much greater than he looks like with his big ears and crooked mouth. But as soon as he sings you know you are facing a legend.

[@sebzh2008]

Hello from France! Very nice reaction on a very beautiful song. I take the liberty of recommending you to listen to two others of his very moving songs, they are "Ces gens là" (which means these people) and also "Les vieux" (which means the old): his live performances are just breathtaking! I can't wait to see your next reactions! Have a good day ! / Bonne journée !

[@tallard666]

Culturally, there's a line in Europe that says (paraphrased) that France is the butt of Germany and Belgium is the butt of France. Belgium has an interestingly odd underdog quality, but within their itsy bitsy country, there are citizens with such attachement to Belgium that they've never left the country, which is astonishing. Belgium has amazing food and amazing beer, and their French is the beautifullest.

[@Knorrette]

There is a reason why it is so often played at funerals. It is grief in the purest, most vulnerable and desperate form. On another note... i ain't nobody's butt 😉

[@emmanuelessai9781]

Good evening. You totally catch the essence of this song of Brel. I always loved Brel since I was young, so far. I share the feelings that you perceive in his song. Thanks for this … reaction, but I don’t like this word (too analytic). As a native french, I certify your pronunciation is perfect. Good night Bettany and to all. Bonne nuit.

[@jbalsamo9013]

For those who would not know, Brel performance is live...

[@NanouPeb-vy3ug]

Look Jacques Brel "Quand on a que l'amour" "Les vieux" "Ces gens là"

[@franciscouderq1100]

3good ones as well, yes indeed

[@vermeervanbremen3306]

Here we only see his face but if you have the opportunity to see videos where he is filmed in wide shot you will see that in addition to being a great singer he was also a fantastic actor. His gestures were fascinating.

[@RikvanderSchalie]

My first thought was: "he's not singing the song, he's acting it".

[@mathieupaquette1876]

As a native French speaker, your pronunciation of "Ne me quitte pas" was like 98% correct, it almost sounded like you were a native French speaker as well. If you'd like more great French songs to react to, both from France and from Quebec, I'd be happy to recommend some artists. (I'm from Quebec myself).

[@rudideghelt]

Lara et Jacque sont des conteurs d'histoire avec des paroles de la musique et leur corps. Pour info, STROMAE est souvent comparé à Jacque Brell. Un bonjour de Belgique et merci d'apprécier la musique mondiale. 😍

[@simonacinghita7719]

You couldn't have missed Jacques Brel, considering your IQ and EQ. The only singer tearing me up.

[@ericsicard910]

English translation Ne me quitte pas Don’t leave me --------- verse Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me Il faut oublier We have to forget Tout peut s'oublier Everything can be forgotten Qui s'enfuit déjà That is already running away Oublier le temps Forget the time Des malentendus Of misunderstandings Et le temps perdu And the time that was lost À savoir comment By knowing how Oublier ces heures Forget these hours Qui tuaient parfois That killed sometimes À coups de pourquoi With their "why" Le cœur du bonheur The heart of happiness chorus Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me verse Moi, je t'offrirai I will offer you Des perles de pluie Pearls made of rain Venues de pays From countries Où il ne pleut pas Where it never rains Je creuserai la terre I will work the land Jusqu'après ma mort Until after I die Pour couvrir ton corps To cover your body D'or et de lumière With gold and light Je ferai un domaine I will create a kingdom for you Où l'amour sera roi Where love will be King Où l'amour sera loi Where love will be law Où tu seras reine Where you will be queen chorus Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me verse Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me Je t'inventerai I will invent for you Des mots insensés Meaningless words Que tu comprendras That you will understand Je te parlerai I will tell you De ces amants-là About these lovers Qui ont vu deux fois Who we have seen twice Leurs cœurs s'embraser Their hearts go on fire Je te raconterai I'll tell you L'histoire de ce roi The story of this king Mort de n'avoir pas Who died from not Pu te rencontrer Having met you chorus Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me verse On a vu souvent We have often seen Rejaillir le feu Fire flowing again De l'ancien volcan From an ancient volcano Qu'on croyait trop vieux That we thought was too old Il est, paraît-il It exists apparently Des terres brûlées Burnt lands Donnant plus de blé That yield more wheat Qu'un meilleur avril Than the better April Et quand vient le soir And when the night comes Pour qu'un ciel flamboie For the sky to blaze Le rouge et le noir Don’t the red and the black Ne s'épousent-ils pas? Get married together ? chorus Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me verse Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me Je ne vais plus pleurer I will not cry anymore Je ne vais plus parler I will not speak anymore Je me cacherai là I will hide there À te regarder Looking at you Danser et sourire Dancing and smiling Et à t'écouter And listening to you Chanter et puis rire Singing and then laughing Laisse-moi devenir Let me become L'ombre de ton ombre The shadow of your shadow L'ombre de ta main The shadow of your hand L'ombre de ton chien The shadow of your dog chorus Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me Ne me quitte pas Don't leave me

[@ericsicard910]

This song was voted by french audience the 2nd best french-speaking song of the 20th century. The lyrics are so poetic! It has been covered by so many (Nina Simone, Yuri Buenaventura, Celine Dion, Lauryn Hill, … and recently Giulia Falcone and Faouzia). Most are greats but none can reach the emotional conveying power of the original !

[@ErsenAsper]

I love this song's Patricia Kaas & Mauranne version. They sang it for Jacques Brel.

[@WindmillChef]

All I can think about is; if you are an American KZbin song reactioner and your viewers are suggesting you do Jacques Brel, you have some pretty swanky elite viewers! I view this song as (almost) a French anthem, they have a few of them. Every self respecting French vocal performer has covered this song, as if...you have to do it for your country, a French right of passage. Americans might find that problematic since Brel is Not French, he's Belgian but here's how the French tackle that with Chauvinism, they just claim the man as a Frenchman! Brel Belgian, non sense, he's a Frenchman. The French tend to do this with ultra talented foreigners whom they like, they just claim them as their own. I loved seeing this video, Thanks

[@nimocash3535]

People are too focused on vocal performance, on who can hit the highest or longest note. But a true vocal performance is when you interpret a great song with powerful lyrics using your guts, your heart, and your soul. you can ask to Celine Dion if it's more easy to sing all by myselft or french songs like ne me quitte pas, avec le temps, or l'hymne à l'amour and sure she will say you those french songs.

[@don-dspid2404]

I don't think you can put as much into a song like this too many times and make it come out with all of the feeling like he does. He obviously felt some strong feeling while singing this song. The French language does offer something to emotions from what I've heard. I'd like to hear more French songs like this if you find any. I know there were female "lounge" singers during WWII that were excellent.

[@olaknutolsen4424]

I think you owe it to yourself to hear it with Angelina Jordan. I think you will be pleasently surpriced !!! Nina Simone has 2 version. One in english, an one in french (?). Angelina is playing theater. I think it is the best example on her ability to dive into the emotion of any song. ENJOY !

[@fa5234]

Just for Brel lyrics people should learn french! It's so powerfull you can only cry !

[@totototo-er8qq]

Hello, I just discovered your channel, and really like the way you present these fabulous songs and give your professional opinion on them. I don't comment very often, especially in English, as it's not my mother tongue (I am French), but as you were talking about Lara Fabian and her interpretation of "Je suis malade", I went to see your video about it. I did not know on which one to comment, so here it is! I completely agree with you on her technical skills, and I really love her performance. However, maybe it's my language or culture, but if we talk about emotions, like here with Jacques Brel, I definitely prefer the original, sung by the one who also wrote "je suis malade", Serge Lama. If you have the chance... maybe you will hear what I mean. Lara's voice is exceptional, but Serge Lama... well, he wrote this song inspired by a true heartache after a painful love story with Michèle Potier, and this pain is sweating from his interpretation.

[@intothedepths6428]

Or "Isolation" From the same band just as good and again Thank You

[@AnneliFAUL]

Thank you for saying Lara Fabian. She is the only other real storyteller. Please react to Jacques singing Marieke.

[@eddieramirez5300]

🎼🎈🎉🎂🥂🍾🎁🎶 CONGRATULATIONS ON 400.K👌🏽👍🏽

[@GeorgesTison-h9i]

un grand poete

[@RichardBeaune]

thank you for sharing this. I would love to hear your thoughts on Ces Gens-la

[@henrifischer1119]

don't leave me, by a man who knows she will leave him.

[@geraldoribeirofilho]

It is a classic. All about interpretation. The feeling. Have you heard Edith Piaf singing this song? Do it and show us.

[@gavinreid2741]

I know this from the Scott Walker English version, If You Go Away.

[@NanouPeb-vy3ug]

Jacques Brel est grand acteur

[@NYPR2007]

Hi Bethany , I enjoy your videos so much and you reactions . I will like you to check out this singer from Spain, Camilo Sesto in this video , Camilo Sesto -Getsemani 1977 where he sings this song based on the Andrew Loyd Webber Rock Opera Jesus Christ Superstar . Camilo Sesto not only produced and financed the Spanish version but he also played Jesus Christ in the Opera . This singer sold over 175M records worldwide and sadly passed away a few years ago . He is a balladeer singer and not a rock singer but this performance has left many vocal coaches speechless with his voice . Andrew Loyd considered this Spanish version just as good as the original English version . Please 🙏 , will love to see your reaction.

[@purgedome2386]

Don't remember Brel himself but this 'music' sounds familiar(radio or cassettes). Don't need to know the words to get the meaning. You can hear the emotions. Not surprisingly.. for me Lara Fabian and Edith P.. even crooner music. Come into mind. Nat K Cole's 'What'll I Do' pops into my head now but with a 'jazzy' element.

[@colettepot7350]

Another Belgian artist you might like is Stromae. I’m almost certain he was inspired by Brel as well.

[@hansidink]

Yes, Stromae! soo much good songs

[@Will-nq2xx]

Listen to Jacques Brel "Jojo", the most beautiful song evr written in french about friendship.

[@mehmetileri4058]

❤❤❤

[@manweguigz]

c'est un tres beau compliment pour Lara Fabian

[@sophiebernard1983]

You should listen to Freddie Mercury You take my breath away (live at hyde park 1976) and “White Queen”, Live At The Hammersmith Odeon 1975, I am curious to have your opiion…