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Belgian singer-songwriter, composer, and actor renowned for his poetic lyrics, powerful emotional delivery, and profound influence on French-language music.Jacques Brel rose from a conventional Belgian upbringing to become a towering figure in French chanson during the 1950s and 1960s. Despite initial family resistance, he pursued music in Paris, achieving immense success with iconic songs like "Ne me quitte pas" and "Amsterdam". He abruptly retired from performing in 1967 to focus on acting,...