Brel et Moi: Alastair Campbell on Jacques Brel
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Brel et Moi: Alastair Campbell on Jacques Brel
Former Labour strategist Alastair Campbell reveals his passion for the music of the late Belgian singer/songwriter Jacques Brel. At the peak of his career during the 50s and 60s, Brel's music explored emotions darker and deeper than the conventional popular songs of the time, and his live performances were famed for their intensity and ferocity.
Contributors include Brel fanatic Mel Smith, impresario Jean Michel Boris, accordionist Jean Corti, journalist Olivier Todd and Brel's daughter France.
- Broadcast on:
- BBC Radio 4, 10:30am Saturday 6th September
- Duration:
- 30 minutes
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