Gréco Chante Brel Juliette Gréco

• 1 Ces Gens-Là 05:13
• 2 Les Vieux 05:10
• 3 Amsterdam 03:29
• 4 Je Suis Un Soir D'Eté 02:55
• 5 Bruxelles 03:57
• 6 Ne Me Quitte Pas 03:59
• 7 Prochain Amour 04:23
• 8 J'Arrive 05:17
• 9 J'Aimais 03:13
• 10 Tango Funèbre 03:01
• 11 Fils De 03:28
• 12 La Chanson Des Vieux Amants 06:10
• Total Runtime 50:15

Info for Gréco Chante Brel

Juliette Greco belongs to that family of artists one might refer to as (not that people always grasp its full meaning), interpreters rather than performers. This is not simply a matter of magnifying the texts of a writer; in reality it's much more: they give them life.

In the beginning, with a helping hand from a certain Jean-Paul Sartre, Juliette Greco ordained herself as a servant of the noble word. Devoted entirely to the cause of that fine literature set to music which young geniuses — they were either already famous or about to become so — would place at her feet like sprays of flowers, waiting for her performances, such singular and always masterfully moving interpretations, to change them into bouquets of stars.

Juliette Greco was one of the first to agree to sing the emotionally-charged texts of the young Belgian writer, performer and composer whom the world would soon recognize by the name Jacques Brel. And so listening to this « Gréco chante Brel » has something of a 'summit-meeting' about it, even if that is stating the obvious; above all, the listener is witness to a confrontation of staggering emotion between two legends in the world of French song.

Twelve titles impeccably (re)set to music by the legendary pianist, seminal composer and faithful companion of the Great Jacques, and accessorily the pianist, composer and real-life husband of 'La Greco': Gérard Jouannest.

Twelve titles whose arrangements are at the same time modern and classical. Wonderful in their strength and delicacy orchestrated by the pianist and conductor Bruno Fontaine, whom François Rauber — the other pianist, composer and arranger in the legendary triumvirate he formed together with Brel and Jouannest — had personally helped to extend his horizons beyond the universe of classical music.

Twelve great classics of French song (Ces gens-là, Les vieux, Amsterdam, Ne me quitte pas, Bruxelles, La chanson des vieux amants, Fils de, etc.) revisited by the singer who, ever since her debuts, has without contest shone brilliantly in the firmament of a galaxy of performers of genius who turned our world upside down as soon as they pronounced their very first syllable. Who else was such a fabulous muse, such a scandalous inspiration, for the most brilliant artists of our time?

Juliette Greco and Jacques Brel have this in common: neither of them was ever afraid to be at odds with what had to be said, what had to be done. They always chose to play or sing their own music, hence their modernity, their quality of belonging to their times… Gréco chante Brel, or the fabulous record of a perpetual reinvention.

Juliette Gréco was born on February 7, 1927 in Montpellier, France. She grew up in Bordeaux. In 1933, her family moved to Paris & Juliette became a dancer at Paris' Opéra. After World War II, she became a muse in 2 Parisian quarters, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés & Latin Quarter.

Juliette recorded her first song in 1949, famous writers & poets wrote lyrics for her, far from popular music. Her first album came out in 1951, she flew to Brazil & the United States, where she was successful in the show "April In Paris". Back to France, she recorded songs written by Serge Gainsbourg & went on tour. In 1965, Juliette played in the TV series "Belphégor". However, her musical career declined in the 70's but she continued tours everywhere in the world. In 1982, she released her autobiography & an album, then went on tour in France again. In 1984, French Prime Minister Laurent Fabius decorated Juliette "Chevalier De La Légion D'Honneur". In the 90's, she released 2 albums & continued her international tour. In 1999, French Culture Minister Catherine Trautmann decorated her "Officier De L'Ordre National Du Mérite". Juliette came back to music with Aimez-Vous Les Uns Les Autres Ou Bien Disparaissez in 2003 & her cover album Le Temps D'Une Chanson in 2006.

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