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Who sang Amsterdam?

Release date: 13/1/1967

Duration: 02:51

Jacques Brel released the song Amsterdam. Date of release: 13/1/1967.

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The meaning of the song 'Amsterdam ', based on the lyrics

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🎶 Amsterdam song analysis

The song is about the sailors in the port of Amsterdam and their various activities: singing, sleeping, drinking and dying.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Amsterdam’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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Jacques Brel - Short Biography

- Jacques Brel was born on April 8, 1929 in Schaerbeek, Belgium.
- He was a singer, songwriter, actor and director.
- He died on October 9, 1978 in Bobigny, France.
- He was known for his unique style of singing and songwriting.

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- Jacques Brel wrote, composed and performed "Amsterdam" in 1964.
- There is no recorded studio version of this song.
- The song was inspired by the time Jacques Brel spent in Zeebrugge.
- Brel originally intended to write about Zeebruges, but changed to Amsterdam because he thought it sounded better.
- Brel often wrote songs on tour and performed them live before recording them in the studio.
- Brel did not think highly of "Amsterdam" and considered it unimportant.

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