Jacques Brel
Jacques Brel was a Belgian singer-songwriter and actor, widely regarded as one of the most influential chanson artists of the 20th century. His poignant lyrics and passionate performances resonate with themes of love, death, and existentialism. Brel's impact on music and culture remains substantial, even long after his passing in 1978.
Born on Apr 08, 1929 (96 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,829 | $110,000 | 57$ |
| France | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 37,884 | $2,700,000 | 1,567$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 39,242 | 30 | $7,800 | 6$ |
| Totals | 3 | 70,772,395 | 40,743 | $2,817,800 | 1,630$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
France:
Jacques Brel is mentioned as one of the musicians that influenced Antoine de Caunes during his upbringing.
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Monaco:
Jacques Brel is mentioned in connection with the classic film L'aventure c'est l'aventure.
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Slovakia:
Jacques Brel is quoted regarding money that does not smell.
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Ireland:
Gavin Friday channels the voices of Jacques Brel in his performances.
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France:
Jacques Brel's performance left a lasting impression on François Cluzet when he was a child.
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