| Scott Walker Sings Jacques Brel | ||||
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| Released | 1981 | |||
| Recorded | 1967–1970 | |||
| Length | 31:59 (CD) | |||
| Label | Philips Records | |||
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
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.[2] 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.[3]
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ Williams, Lewis (2006). Scott Walker: The Rhymes of Goodbye (1st ed.). London: Plexus Publishing Limited. p. 107. ISBN 0-85965-395-1.
- ^ Rhapsody’s Favorite Covers Albums Archived 2010-07-31 at the Wayback Machine Referenced August 1, 2010