Who was Jacques Brel?
Q: Who was Jacques Brel?
A: Jacques Brel was a Belgian singer-songwriter who was known for being a master of the modern chanson.
Q: In which language did Jacques Brel primarily record his songs?
A: Jacques Brel primarily recorded his songs in French.
Q: Was Jacques Brel influential to English-speaking songwriters and performers?
A: Yes, Jacques Brel was influential to English-speaking songwriters and performers like David Bowie, Leonard Cohen, and Rod McKuen.
Q: Which top performers in the United States recorded English translations of Jacques Brel's songs?
A: Top performers in the United States like Ray Charles, Judy Collins, John Denver, the Kingston Trio, Nina Simone, Frank Sinatra, Scott Walker, and Andy Williams recorded English translations of Jacques Brel's songs.
Q: Was Jacques Brel also successful as an actor?
A: Yes, Jacques Brel was also a successful actor, appearing in ten movies and directing two.
Q: Was one of Jacques Brel's movies nominated for an award at the Cannes Film Festival?
A: Yes, one of Jacques Brel's movies, Le Far West, was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1973.
Q: How many records did Jacques Brel sell worldwide, and where does he rank among the best-selling Belgian recording artists of all time?
A: Jacques Brel sold over 25 million records worldwide, and he is the third best-selling Belgian recording artist of all time.
