Marieke

Jacques Brel

About Marieke

"Marieke" is a 1961 song by the Belgian singer Jacques Brel.


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2006
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Ay Marieke, Marieke je t'aimais tant
Entre les tours de Bruges et Gand
Ay Marieke, Marieke il why a longtemps
Entre les tours de Bruges et Gand

Zonder liefde warme liefde
Waait de wind de stomme wind
Zonder liefde warme liefde
Weent de zee de grijze zee

Zonder liefde warme liefde
Lijdt het licht het donk're licht
En schuurt het zand over mijn land
Mijn platte land mijn Vlaanderland

Ay Marieke, Marieke le ciel flamand
Couleur des tours de Bruges et Gand
Ay Marieke, Marieke le ciel flamand
Pleure avec moi de Bruges à Gand

Zonder liefde warme liefde
Waait de wind see'est fini
Zonder liefde warme liefde
Weent de zee déjà fini

Zonder liefde warme liefde
Lijdt het licht tout est fini
En schuurt het zand over mijn land
Mijn platte land mijn Vlaanderland

Ay Marieke, Marieke le ciel flamand
Pesait-il trop de Bruges à Gand
Ay Marieke, Marieke sur tes vingt ans
Que j'aimais tant de Bruges à Gand

Zonder liefde warme liefde
Lacht de duivel de zwarte duivel
Zonder liefde warme liefde
Brandt mijn hart mijn oude hart

Zonder liefde warme liefde
Sterft de zomer de droeve zomer
En schuurt het zand over mijn land
Mijn platte land mijn Vlaanderland

Ay Marieke, Marieke revienne le temps
Revienne le temps de Bruges et Gand
Ay Marieke, Marieke revienne le temps
Où tu m'aimais de Bruges à Gand

Ay Marieke, Marieke le soir souvent
Entre les tours de Bruges et Gand
Ay Marieke, Marieke tous les étangs
M'ouvrent leurs bras de Bruges à Gand
De Bruges à Gand de Bruges à Gand

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Jacques Brel

Jacques Brel (French pronunciation: ​[ʒak bʁɛl]; 8 April 1929 – 9 October 1978) was a Belgian singer-songwriter who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following in France initially, and later throughout the world. He was widely considered a master of the modern chanson. Although he recorded most of his songs in French, he became a major influence on English-speaking songwriters and performers such as David Bowie, Leonard Cohen, Marc Almond and Rod McKuen. English translations of his songs were recorded by many top performers in the United States, including Ray Charles, Judy Collins, John Denver, the Kingston Trio, Nina Simone, Frank Sinatra, Scott Walker, and Andy Williams. In French-speaking coun… more »

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Written by: GERARD EMILE JOUANNEST, JACQUES ROMAIN G. BREL

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"Marieke" is a song from Jacques Brel's fifth studio album also named "Marieke". The album was released in 1961.
Language Insight
The song is uniquely bilingual, it mixes Flemish (the Belgian variant of Dutch) and French. This makes it of particular interest to linguists and fans of Belgian culture as it exhibits Brel's Flemish roots.
Musical Composition
While Jacques Brel is the main vocalist, the song "Marieke" also features the artistic contributions of Francois Rauber and Gerard Jouannest on piano. The duo worked extensively with Brel both on studio albums and live performances.
Track Length
The song's duration is around 2 minutes and 42 seconds, making it one of the shorter tracks on the album.
Song Theme
The song "Marieke" laments the loss of a loved one named Marieke, in the Flemish countryside during the springtime. It's assumed that the song is a tragic love story of Brel.
Tribute Connection
Brel never sung in Flemish other than in the song "Marieke", making it a unique tribute to his mother, who was Flemish.
Live Performances
"Marieke" was among Jacques Brel's most popular performed songs. It was included in his concert repertoire on numerous occasions, displaying the emotional power and broad public appeal of the song.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered "Marieke", and its melodies and lyrics have transcended linguistic boundaries. Notably, Judy Collins included an English version of the song on her album "In My Life" in 1966.
Influence
Jacques Brel's song "Marieke" remains an influence for many artists, particularly those from Belgium and France, and contributed to the international recognition of Belgian music.
Posthumous Recognition
Even after Brel's death in 1978, "Marieke" continues to receive considerable recognition and airplay.

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