Marieke
Jacques Brel · 1961
46 min · 14 tracks · chanson
Emotional storytelling weaves through lush melodies and poignant lyrics, showcasing Brel's distinctive vocal intensity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional storytelling flow
- poignant melodies for reflection
- for intimate gatherings
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1961, Jacques Brel was transitioning from local Belgian fame to international recognition. Released just after his breakthrough with the album 'Quand on a que l'amour', 'Marieke' solidified his reputation as a leading figure in chanson, blending theatricality with personal narrative.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Georges Brassens· Léo Ferré· Charles Aznavour
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Marieke 2:46
- 2 Le Moribond 3:09
- 3 Vivre debout 3:03
- 4 On n'oublie rien 3:07
- 5 Clara 3:01
- 6 Le Prochain Amour 3:33
- 7 L'Ivrogne 4:04
- 8 Les Prénoms de Paris 2:39
- 9 Les Singes 3:06
- 10 Marieke (version flamande) 2:52
- 11 Laat me niet alleen (Ne me quitte pas) 4:29
- 12 De apen (Les singes) 3:01
- 13 Men vergeet niets (On n'oublie rien) 3:03
- 14 Le Prochain Amour 4:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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