Jacques Brel - Jacques Brel (8xVinyl Box Set) Jacques Romain Georges Brel (8 April 1929 - 9 October 1978) was a Belgian singer and actor who composed and performed theatrical songs. He generated a large, devoted following—initially in Belgium and France, but later throughout the world. He is considered a master of the modern chanson. Although he recorded most of his songs in French and occasionally in Dutch, he became an influence on English-speaking songwriters and performers, such as Scott Walker, David Bowie, Brett Anderson, Alex Harvey, Marc Almond, Neil Hannon, and Rod McKuen. English translations of his songs were recorded by many performers, including Bowie, Walker, Anderson, Ray Charles, Judy Collins, John Denver, The Kingston Trio, Nina Simone, Shirley Bassey, James Dean Bradfield, Frank Sinatra, and Andy Williams. Jacques Brel - Jacques Brel Label: Barclay - 200 400 Format: 8xVinyl, LP, Box Set, Compilation Country: France Released: 1979 Genre: Pop Style: Chanson Media: Near Mint (NM or M-) Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+) Eight vinyl albums in a blue boxset, with an insert, a 30-page deluxe booklet containing lyrics (excepted from Les Marquises) and 15 black & white pictures.