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Jaques Brel – Amsterdam, a new translation

May 2, 2008
Jaques Brel – Amsterdam, a new translation
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Tagged with: Amsterdam, bank, Beer, boat, book, Classic, Dance, David Bowie, Dream, English, Facebook, faith, Fish, Flash, Great, Health, heart, house, index, jaques brel, Java, Jill, laugh, Lingering Tune, lyrics, market, Moon, morning, Music, Paroles, public, sleep, Sound, storm, Teeth, translation, YouTube

A better translation of the classic Jaques Brel song, “Dans le Port d’Amsterdam” by Jillian Greenwood

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Port of Amsterdam – post updated

March 15, 2008
Port of Amsterdam – post updated
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This original post on Jaques Brel has been updated and I’ve stuck the Bowie version up. I’ve improved the layout as it’s getting quite a few hits. It may help French students like Rocket Mole.

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Jaques Brel – Amsterdam

September 17, 2007
Jaques Brel – Amsterdam
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Jaques Brel sings his song “Amsterdam” live and Davis Bowie’s recording for comparison.
Lyrics (paroles) in French and English

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Port of Amsterdam – post updated

Jaques Brel – Amsterdam

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