Jacques

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Jacques is a tribute to the Belgian singer and writer Jacques Brel. The idea grew out of Marc Almond's collaboration with Paul Buck, who adapted Brel's original, non-English lyrics specially for him. It was his fifth studio album and was released in December 1989. The songs were recorded over a period of four years at Milo Studios in London.

He was helped by his own band, with Annie Hogan, Billy McGee and Steve Humphreys, and by various session musicians. Charles Gray produced and wrote the remaining arrangements. Annie Hogan plays piano, and cello, accordion, oboe and violin can also be heard. The sleeve is a painting by Johnny Deux.

Listening

Track list

1. 1The Devil (Okay)3:02Apple Music ↗
2. 2If You Need1:59Apple Music ↗
3. 3The Lockman4:06Apple Music ↗
4. 4We Must Look1:48Apple Music ↗
5. 5Alone3:26Apple Music ↗
6. 6I'm Coming6:16Apple Music ↗
7. 7Litany for a Return2:02Apple Music ↗
8. 8If You Go Away4:16Apple Music ↗
9. 9The Town Fell Asleep5:36Apple Music ↗
10. 10The Bulls2:40Apple Music ↗
11. 11Never to Be Next3:18Apple Music ↗
12. 12My Death4:53Apple Music ↗

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