Il pleut sur Bruxelles
Il pleut sur Bruxelles (It rains on Brussels) is a 1981 song by Dalida in memory of Belgian singer Jacques Brel, who died three years earlier. The song was featured on her album Olympia 81 and also released as a single, with Et la vie continuera as B-side.[1] The song was written by Jeff Barnel and Michel Jouveaux.[2][3]
Lyrics
The lyrics make reference to various characters and locations from Brel's songs, particularly Jef, Mathilde, Ces Gens-Là, Amsterdam, Marieke, Les Flamandes, Vésoul, Titine, Madeleine, J'Arrive, Jojo, La Fanette, Fernand and Jacky.[4][5] The song title refers to Brel's song Bruxelles, but could also be a nod to Il neige sur Liège (It snows on Liège).
Sources
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/Dalida-Il-Pleut-Sur-Bruxelles-Et-La-Vie-Continuera/release/2284448
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/Dalida-Il-Pleut-Sur-Bruxelles-Et-La-Vie-Continuera/release/2284448
- ^ http://www.telepro.be/011-14013-Dalida-son-bel-hommage-a-Brel.html
- ^ http://www.telepro.be/011-14013-Dalida-son-bel-hommage-a-Brel.html
- ^ https://www.paroles-musique.com/paroles-Dalida-Il_Pleut_Sur_Bruxelles-lyrics,p35036
