Jacques

Jacques is the fifth studio album by the British singer-songwriter Marc Almond. It was released in December 1989. The album is a tribute to the Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel and was instigated by Almond's collaboration with Paul Buck, who adapted Brel's original non-English lyrics specifically for Almond. The songs for the album were recorded at Milo Studios, London, over four years. Almond was accompanied both by his assembled band (comprising "La Magia" and "Willing Sinners" members Annie Hogan, Billy McGee and Steve Humphreys) and various studio musicians. The artwork and cover painting was designed and painted by Johnny Deux. Track listing Personnel Marc Almond – vocals, all arrangements, song adaptation Annie Hogan – piano on tracks A1-A5, B1-B5 Audrey Riley – cello, string arrangements on "The Town Fell Asleep" Martin McCarrick – cello, accordion Billy McGee – double bass, oboe arrangements, string arrangements on "The Devil (Okay)", "If You Go Away" and "The Town Fell Asleep" Steven Humphreys – drums, percussion Richard Riley – guitar Charles Gray – keyboards Julia Girdwood – oboe Gini Ball – violin Maurice Horhut – piano on "I'm Coming" and "My Death" Technical Charles Gray – producer, all other instrument arrangements Jim Toler – engineer Johnny Deux – cover painting