Jacky
Jacques Brel
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Même si un jour à Knokke-le-Zoute Je deviens comme je le redoute Chanteur pour femmes finissantes Même si je leur chante "mi corazón" Avec la voix bandonéante D'un Argentin de Carcassonne Même si on m'appelle Antonio Que je brûle mes derniers feux En échange de quelques cadeaux Madame, madame je fais ce que je peux Même si je me saoule à l'hydromel Pour mieux parler de virilité À des mémères décorées Comme des arbres de Noël Je sais que dans ma saoulographie Chaque nuit pour des éléphants roses Je rechanterai ma chanson morose Celle du temps où je m'appelais Jacky Être une heure, une heure seulement Être une heure, une heure quelquefois Être une heure, rien qu'une heure durant Beau, beau, beau et con à la fois Même si un jour à Macao Je deviens gouverneur de tripot Cerclé de femmes languissantes Même si lassé d'être chanteur J'y sois devenu maître-chanteur Et que ce soit les autres qui chantent Même si on m'appelle le beau Serge Que je vende des bateaux d'opium Du whisky de Clermont-Ferrand De vrais pédés, de fausses vierges Que j'aie une banque à chaque doigt Et un doigt dans chaque pays Et que chaque pays soit à moi Je sais quand même que chaque nuit Tout seul au fond de ma fumerie Pour un public de vieux Chinois Je rechanterai ma chanson à moi Celle du temps où je m'appelais Jacky Être une heure, une heure seulement Être une heure, une heure quelquefois Être une heure, rien qu'une heure durant Beau, beau, beau et con à la fois Même si un jour au Paradis Je devienne comme j'en serais surpris Chanteur pour femmes à ailes blanches Même si je leur chante Alléluia En regrettant le temps d'en bas Où c'est pas tous les jours dimanche Même si on m'appelle Dieu le Père Celui qui est dans l'annuaire Entre Dieulefit et Dieu vous garde Même si je me laisse pousser la barbe Même si toujours trop bonne pomme Je me crève le cœur et le pur esprit À vouloir consoler les hommes Je sais quand même que chaque nuit J'entendrai dans mon Paradis Les anges, les saints et Lucifer Me chanter ma chanson de naguère Celle du temps où je m'appelais Jacky Être une heure, une heure seulement Être une heure, une heure quelquefois Être une heure, rien qu'une heure durant Beau, beau, beau et con à la fois
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Written by: MORT SHUMAN, JACQUES ROMAN BREL, GERARD JOUANNEST
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22 facts about this song
History"Jacky" is a song written by the legendary Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel. Brel is considered one of the greatest chansonniers in French music history.
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Release YearThe song was originally released in 1965. Despite its age, the song's catchy tune and profound lyrics have continued to resonate with audiences.
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English AdaptationAn English adaptation of "Jacky," performed by Scott Walker, was released in 1967. This version has also achieved considerable popularity.
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InfluenceThe song's unique blend of pop melodies and theatrical style is said to have influenced artists like David Bowie and Marc Almond.
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BannedThe Scott Walker version of "Jacky" was banned by the BBC due to its suggestive lyrics. Despite this, it reached number 22 in the UK charts.
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Public Perception"Jacky" is the epitome of Brel's dark humor and hard-hitting social commentary wrapped in a bubblegum pop sound, making it a fan favorite.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Jacky" is as weird and wonderful as the song itself, with Brel expressing his bizarre sense of humor and theatrical style.
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Album"Jacky" was included in Brel's album "'Ces Gens-Là," which was his tenth studio album.
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ThemesSimilar to many of Brel's other songs, "Jacky" willfully exposes and mocks societal double standards and the perils of getting older.
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Pop CultureThe song "Jacky" has been covered by several artists and it has also been used in many films and television series, making it part of pop culture history.
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Soundtrack"Jacky" was included in the soundtrack of the 1998 film "Velvet Goldmine," which starred Ewan McGregor and Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
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Brel's Reputation"Jacky" is perfect proof of why Jacques Brel was one of the most influential figures in French music, offering a glimpse into his quirky style and lyrical genius.
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Artist BackgroundJacques Brel is a revered Belgian singer-songwriter, recognized for his insightful lyrics and thought-provoking themes. He was born on April 8, 1929, in Schaerbeek, Brussels, and passed away in 1978.
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Song Origin"Jacky" is a French song that was originally released by Jacques Brel in 1965. The song's full title in French is "La chanson de Jacky".
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Language VersionsThere's also an English version of the song performed by the artist himself, titled "Jacky".
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ThemesEvoking images of nostalgia and grandiosity, the song "Jacky" contains overtones of unconventional love, youthful aspirations, and humble origins sharply contrasted with adulthood's disappointments.
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Song PopularityThe song was well-received, tapping into the zeitgeist of the emerging counterculture of the 1960s and resonating with listeners with its honest and powerful lyrics.
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Song CoverNotably, the song was covered by British singer Marc Almond in 1991, which again created significant impact and popularity.
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Music VideoBrel's own music video for the song featured him singing the lyrics while various fantastical and surreal images, including dancing girls and circus performers, played out around him. It became one of his most memorable performances.
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Translated VersionsApart from the English version by Brel and Almond's cover, "Jacky" has also been translated and performed in languages such as Dutch and German.
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Cinematic ReferenceJacques Brel's "Jacky" was featured in the soundtrack of François Truffaut's 1968 film, Stolen Kisses, giving the song additional popularity and cultural significance.
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Cultural ImpactThe song "Jacky" is regarded as being emblematic of Jacques Brel's influential career, a showcase of his distinctive style, lyrical depth, and audacious persona that continued to influence generations of musicians and songwriters.
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