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A tune a day..
One of Jaques Brel’s undisputed masterpieces, it was first performed at the Olympia in Paris in 1964 and received a three minute standing ovation. It’s Brel’s vision of freedom , the freedom of sailors to sing, dance, eat, carouse, whore and take pride in virility, the joy spoiled only by unfaithful women (who probably have their own vision of freedom).
“Amsterdam is the symbol of the adventure which begins tomorrow which men dream of. It’s kind of a song of virility, in truth.”
You may have heard Mort Shuman, David Bowie, Dave Van Ronk , Robert Cuccioli and countless others sing the English adaptation by Shuman/Blau, but if you haven’t seen Brel present it in French, you’re missing the real thing. Here it is.
A tune a day..
3 years ago
in Music
Well I wish I could think of some cliche to mouth
To make our parting seem less sad
But if I told you lies or promised you the moon
The truth would come trickling from my eyes
So run honey run, and hide in the wind
And never stop to look inside your mind
A means to an end
I was tagged by Ania. Yeah, well, as long as it ends with me, I shall give you the answers to the questions.
The rules:
1. Put your music player on shuffle.
2. Press forward for each question.
3. Use the song title as the answer to the question even if it doesnt make sense. NO CHEATING!
4. Tag 5 people
5. Bold the questions and with the answers, give your own comments on how it relates to the questions.
1. How are you feeling today?
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Transcending
(I feel confident, in the randomness factor of my AIMP player and my mighty playlist)
2. Will you get far in life?
Placebo – Without you I’m nothing
(seems I need a companion)
3. How do your friends see you?
Timbaland – One & Only (feat. Fallout Boy)
(hahahahha)
4. Will you get married?
Damian Marley – There for you
(I know, where?!)
5. What’s your best friend’s theme?
Louis Xiv – Marc
(wicked!)
6. What is the story of your life?
Gotan Project – Una Musica Brutal
(well..)
7. What was high school like?
Snow Patrol – Little hide
(it does seem to make some sense)
8. How can you get ahead in life?
Tool – Aenima
(oh well.. we are all scared)
9. What is the best thing about your friends?
The Sneaker Pimps – Black Sheep
(ahhahahahahahhah)
10. What is in store for this weekend?
Tom Waits – If I Have To Go
(don’t worry, I’ll come back..)
11. What song describes you?
Snow Patrol – Limited Edition
(no comment)
12. to describe your grandparents?
The Fugees – Nappy Heads
(lol)
13. How is your life going?
Gorillaz – Murdoc Is God
(George is God)
14. What song will they play at your funeral?
Tegan And Sara – I Know I Know I Know
(love isn’t going to last)
15. How does the world see you?
Pink Floyd – The Gold It’s In The…
(me)
16. Will you have a happy life?
Katie Melua – Perfect Circle
(oh yes!)
17. Do people secretly lust after you?
Gogol Bordello – Supertheory Of Supereverything
(no need theories, it’s a FACT!)
18. How can I make myself happy?
Djako – Demain matin
(tomorrow morning, perhaps, I will know)
19. What should you do with your life?
Robyn – Main Thing
(yeah, it is)
All good now. I set the records straight. No more tag. You are free from this tyrant named TAG.
