Scott Walker Sings Jacques Brel Explained

Scott Walker Sings Jacques Brel
Type:compilation
Artist:Scott Walker
Cover:Scott Walker Sings Jacques Brel.jpg
Released:1981
Recorded:1967–1970
Length:31:59 (CD)
Label:Philips Records
Prev Year:1981
Next Title:Climate of Hunter
Next Year:1984

Scott Walker Sings Jacques Brel is a compilation of Jacques Brel compositions recorded by Scott Walker during the period of 1967 to 1969. The compilation brings together all the Brel material that Walker covered on record. Walker additionally performed five Brel songs on his television series including "Alone"; another Brel/Shuman composition.[1] None of these live recordings were released on the accompanying soundtrack.

"Mathilde", "My Death" and "Amsterdam" are from Scott (1967). "Jackie", "Next" and "The Girls and the Dogs" are from Scott 2 (1968). "Sons Of", "Funeral Tango" and "If You Go Away" are from Scott 3 (1969).

The original 1981 release included the Walker composition "Little Things (That Keep Us Together)" from 'Til the Band Comes In (1970) to round off the second side of the LP. The 1990 CD re-release only includes the nine Brel compositions.

Rhapsody (online music service) praised the album, calling it one of their favorite cover albums.[2]

Track listing

1990 CD re-release

Release details

CountryDateLabelFormatCatalog
United Kingdom1981Philips RecordsVinyl6359 090
1990FontanaCD838 212-2

Notes and References

  1. Book: Williams , Lewis . 2006. Scott Walker: The Rhymes of Goodbye. 1st. Plexus Publishing Limited . London. 0-85965-395-1. 107.
  2. http://blog.rhapsody.com/2010/02/great-covers-albums.html Rhapsody’s Favorite Covers Albums