Live on his 1969 TV show. A Jacques Brel song ("Seul") translated by Mort Shuman and Eric Blau for the 1968 off-Broadway production of "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris".
I wanted to throw Scott's country+western flavored albums out of the window, and just in time I remembered he was an American.... What makes Scott so unique is his flawless diction. He sounds totally British. (American P J Proby had that gift too, listen to his big 1965 ballads. Jim Proby even exaggerated the British sound. His 'Somewhere': "Dere'z ah place foh as, somah where ah place foooh as) Scott rarely was criticized, but there have been people who whined: "Scott Walker takes out the Brel of Brel." It's true that Brel performed with a raw emotion. Scott's voice didn't have that emotion, from the very first Walker Brothers single "Love Hurts" he always sounded polished and sophisticated. That's why his "upperclass" interpretations of Funeral Tango and Next (I don't know the French titles) are so splendid. And personally I think, had Scott sung everything in French (LOL) I would never have known what the songs were about! If you're raised with English as your second language, you don't understand French. YOU. DON'T. (lol again) Translator Mort Shuman did an excellent job for Scott, btw.
The same with P J Proby, a Texan. He had made some demo trials for bigger stars like Elvis - Jim had a greater voice than Elvis! and started a group, but they never had a hit. Producer Jack Good noticed Jim's talent and send him to London. Proby had a phenomal voice, from screaming falsetto to a deep operaic bass. He also exaggered the British diction, what went great with his bass. Look up 'I Apologise'! In England Proby had a few top 10 hits, but he misbehaved, spend too much money and his career collapsed. He probably knew Scott only through gigs with the Walker Brothers. But PJ Proby has always lived in England, he never went back to the States.
at 76 Scott has passed away but he has left us a legacy of beautiful songs, sung with such a forceful and magnetic enhancing voice, rest in peace Scott
It's a pity this song was never released on any album as it's one of his best. What an incredible career. It's interesting to note that Scott started his recording career in 1957 as budding teen idol. He also appeared in a stage musicals and on TV as a protege of Eddie Fisher (then Elizabeth Taylor's husband). He then went on to do session work as a bass guitarist and played in a surf band in the early sixties. All before The Beatles and The Rollings Stones began their recording careers. In the beginning he didn't see himself as a lead singer but this changed with The Walker Brothers when it was obvious his voice was more suited to the big Phil Spector sounding British hits of the mid sixties than his co-singer John Maus (Walker). The first four solo records Scott 1-4 he recorded after the break up of the Walkers are monumental. His later career 'experimental' records are less to my liking but show a man who, unlike most of his contemporaries, was never interested in going over old ground. In the end it was his voice, particularly during the sixties & early seventies period, that I loved. He is sorely missed.
" (...) someone who is quite probably the greatest interpreter of modern song." I think your definition - which I obviously share - is finally beginning to sink in (even if not widely accepted). Thanks for your comments! :)
Loved him from the sixties to this day he was his own person would love to speak to him personally because of the words of his songs and just the way he comes across Helen xxxx
Ms Guidofski, many many thanks for posting this.....how wonderful to hear it on the net, available for every Scott fan...you do a most dedicated and superb job....thank you, thank you...
Thank you for another gem! I think Scott and Jacques are really soulmates. Scott creates the same feeling as Jacques does, it's not even about lyrics (although IMO Mort Shuman and Eric Blau did a great job here). Scott transports the feeling - directly into your heart and soul, full impact!
G, unbelievable the way Scott sings this track, no one can match him I’ve said it before but it’s true his is the best voice love and H NYear Arlene xxxxxxxx ❤
They were given me by a good friend and fellow Scott fan... but it is possible to order them online (I'm afraid I can't put the link here...) You're so lucky that you got to see the show when it was on! And it is my pleasure to share all this with you. :)
Where do you find all these live recordings? I remember watching his series...he always had Kiki Dee, Nana Mouskouri and Dustry Springfield on them as guests. Thank you so much for all the effort you put in for us fans!
Jackie Joyce I saw The Walker Brothers twice in my home town then I saw Scott a few years later at Fagins in Manchester. I use to stay in when Scotts show was on the BBC in my teens I never missed a show & bought all his records until I couldn't stand the non ballad ones.
Just like Next/Suivant, this also is a translated Brel song named Alone/Seul Speeding up and exploding at the end is very much a trademark of Brel in many of his songs.
I love Scott's "We're Alone on this CD, but it's not available anywhere. It was released in 2019. I've looked at every site from eBay to Amazon, to record companies, discogs. etc....I hope it will someday be available. It looks like an amazing CD collection.
lonely I s lonely … wanting one to …. love only you …. the one …. alone.... I have a love love.... that loves me.... you ha v e the glory and fam e … I only write … age.... is taking u s.... on.... to where????/
Guidofski, I'm sorry to post this on your wall, but I wasn't sure how to send you a private message. What's your opinion of his nightmarish album The Drift?
Dear me what an AWFUL song. There are umpteen billion people n this world...it's pretentious twaddle to think you're "alone"...go out and do charity work!!
Don’t like it Jim Bob? Well run away then and find something you do like. Just don’t expect anyone else to like your choice. If there is one person in this world who neither needs or wants you opinion, it is the great man singing this song like no other can or ever will. So goodbye Jim Bob enjoy trolling and trying to annoy people!
I think you have missed the point of what the song is about. It's not about being alone so you go and do charity work it's about loneliness of the soul/ mind/ heart. There are times in life where it doesn't matter if you're with the 7 billion other humans on the planet you can still feel alone. If you listen at the beginning of the song he says "there are all kinds of loneliness" So what if it is pretentious? Why shouldn't it be pretentious? Jacques Brel was well known for writing very dramatic "over the top" songs. Songs about the deepest darkest parts of human feelings/ desires. His writing and the interpretations of his songs are dramatic/ pretentious by the very nature. What would you suggest to listen to instead of this? What music do you like?
Christine Cronje you do like it christine cronje? Just don't expect anyone else to like your choice. If there is one person in the world who neither needs or wants your opinion, it is the pretentious man singing this song like no other ever will, thank goodness. so goodbye christine cronje..enjoy trolling and trying to annoy people!
この哲学的な歌を、スコットは、よく理解して、表現しています。
ずっと流れているベースの音が、心を捉えて、離れません。人は一人で生まれ一人で死ぬという、不条理なのか、宿命なのか？ 彼の声の美しさに、救われる思いです❣️ スコット、永遠に貴方を愛しています💕
このブレルの 人生の虚しさを歌った 難しい歌を 彼の深い声が よく表現していると 思います。 スコット あなたは やはり天才です。 音を追求する余り 抽象的な ものに走り 自分の天賦の才である 声を 封印した様に 感じたのは 私だけでしょうか？
スコット あなたの歌が 聴きたかった❗️ もっと もっと その美しい声を 私たちに 届けて欲しかった。 もっと楽しんでよかったんじゃないですか？ 日本語では 音を楽しむと書いて 音楽なんです。 あなたの声が大好き💕です。
Hard to believe this guy had to go to England to get noticed! He was absolutely incredible!
I wanted to throw Scott's country+western flavored albums out of the window, and just in time I remembered he was an American....
What makes Scott so unique is his flawless diction. He sounds totally British. (American P J Proby had that gift too, listen to his big 1965 ballads. Jim Proby even exaggerated the British sound. His 'Somewhere': "Dere'z ah place foh as, somah where ah place foooh as)
Scott rarely was criticized, but there have been people who whined: "Scott Walker takes out the Brel of Brel."
It's true that Brel performed with a raw emotion. Scott's voice didn't have that emotion, from the very first Walker Brothers single "Love Hurts" he always sounded polished and sophisticated. That's why his "upperclass" interpretations of Funeral Tango and Next (I don't know the French titles) are so splendid. And personally I think, had Scott sung everything in French (LOL) I would never have known what the songs were about! If you're raised with English as your second language, you don't understand French. YOU. DON'T. (lol again)
Translator Mort Shuman did an excellent job for Scott, btw.
The same with P J Proby, a Texan. He had made some demo trials for bigger stars like Elvis - Jim had a greater voice than Elvis! and started a group, but they never had a hit. Producer Jack Good noticed Jim's talent and send him to London. Proby had a phenomal voice, from screaming falsetto to a deep operaic bass. He also exaggered the British diction, what went great with his bass. Look up 'I Apologise'!
In England Proby had a few top 10 hits, but he misbehaved, spend too much money and his career collapsed. He probably knew Scott only through gigs with the Walker Brothers.
But PJ Proby has always lived in England, he never went back to the States.
at 76 Scott has passed away but he has left us a legacy of beautiful songs, sung with such a forceful and magnetic enhancing voice, rest in peace Scott
It's a Jacques Brel song
I completely believe it when he says this is his favorite song to sing.
Beautiful song from the beautiful Scott. May he be resting in peace!❤
It's a pity this song was never released on any album as it's one of his best. What an incredible career. It's interesting to note that Scott started his recording career in 1957 as budding teen idol. He also appeared in a stage musicals and on TV as a protege of Eddie Fisher (then Elizabeth Taylor's husband). He then went on to do session work as a bass guitarist and played in a surf band in the early sixties. All before The Beatles and The Rollings Stones began their recording careers. In the beginning he didn't see himself as a lead singer but this changed with The Walker Brothers when it was obvious his voice was more suited to the big Phil Spector sounding British hits of the mid sixties than his co-singer John Maus (Walker). The first four solo records Scott 1-4 he recorded after the break up of the Walkers are monumental. His later career 'experimental' records are less to my liking but show a man who, unlike most of his contemporaries, was never interested in going over old ground. In the end it was his voice, particularly during the sixties & early seventies period, that I loved. He is sorely missed.
Wow! The Holy Grail of the Scott / Brel marriage. Waited 30 years to hear this. Thanks.
All the bravado and brilliance of Brel so insightfully interpreted by Scott Walker.
Beautiful man beautiful voice ❤️ RIP Scott 💔 I never felt alone when I had your wonderful music to listen to👏
" (...) someone who is quite probably the greatest interpreter of modern song."
I think your definition - which I obviously share - is finally beginning to sink in (even if not widely accepted).
Thanks for your comments! :)
Loved him from the sixties to this day he was his own person would love to speak to him personally because of the words of his songs and just the way he comes across Helen xxxx
Powerful ! The one and only Scott Walker.👏👏👏👏👏
Damn, this is so good. This should have been on one of his albums.
He has a great speaking voice too.
Probably scott at his most sincere, loved his death sounding records!!!
Ms Guidofski, many many thanks for posting this.....how wonderful to hear it on the net, available for every Scott fan...you do a most dedicated and superb job....thank you, thank you...
All i can say is. He kñéw so much ànd màiñly sung that with his magical vóice so sad he nó lónger here x
Er hatte ein perfektes Profil.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
We are old, you and I
We beg warmth from the sun
In the dreams that we dream
We ask "what have we done?"
And we find, we're alone
RIH Scott Walker Your memory lives in your works and those inspired by them.
I eas completely hooked for life at 13 when I heard LOVE HER.
I was a few years older, but I always listened to the weekly Top 40, and didn't understand why the record did not zoom to the #1 spot straight away. 🤗
This is a beautiful song!
Thank you for another gem! I think Scott and Jacques are really soulmates.
Scott creates the same feeling as Jacques does, it's not even about lyrics (although IMO Mort Shuman and Eric Blau did a great job here). Scott transports the feeling - directly into your heart and soul, full impact!
This is a wonderful song. The man's talent is endless. Thank you for the upload
This is great! Thanks for posting and giving us these great new songs!
Sad and haunting... Love this song....Englishmen😑😑😑😑😑😑😑
Thanks everyone! Your comments and support are greatly appreciated! :)
G, unbelievable the way Scott sings this track, no one can match him I’ve said it before but it’s true his is the best voice love and H NYear Arlene xxxxxxxx ❤
Wow...thanks for posting. The pleasure of hearing a new Scott Brel interpretation...amazing.
Left us with beautifully sung songs.❤️❤️💜❤️❤️❤️RIP ❤️
Voce e talento unici. Non riesco ancora a credere alla triste notizia della sua scomparsa...
R.I.P. wonderful YOU
this is brilliant, i so miss this voice on his new creations
one of my favorite as well
yep, this is fabulous!
lalocacubanita Ì
saw Scott
in Bournemouth,in the 1980s Ì am so glad I did!
Another great song sung by the fabulous Scott Walker.RIP 💔💔.lovely man. x
Goosebumps! Thanks so much, Guida.
Thank you!
Yes we’re old you and I Scott but my love is still deep for you my darling man Arlene xxxxxx ❤
Not at all, it is my pleasure. And thank you for the kind words.
They were given me by a good friend and fellow Scott fan... but it is possible to order them online (I'm afraid I can't put the link here...)
You're so lucky that you got to see the show when it was on! And it is my pleasure to share all this with you. :)
Devastating!
So good....great soul...the best😔😔😔😔
bravissimo.
Perfect song to play in my *_REC Room_*
Niiiiccceeee
@dj21089 You're very welcome and of course I agree with you. I'm just glad that this has managed to survive! :)
This is his favorite Brel song but it was never put on record.
Where do you find all these live recordings? I remember watching his series...he always had Kiki Dee, Nana Mouskouri and Dustry Springfield on them as guests. Thank you so much for all the effort you put in for us fans!
Jackie Joyce I saw The Walker Brothers twice in my home town then I saw Scott a few years later at Fagins in Manchester. I use to stay in when Scotts show was on the BBC in my teens I never missed a show & bought all his records until I couldn't stand the non ballad ones.
Structurally similar to another Brel song - "Next". RIP Scott.
May be because all these songs are Jacques Brel's songs... and the show is "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris" ...
NEXT.. you’re next lol love that song
Just like Next/Suivant, this also is a translated Brel song named Alone/Seul Speeding up and exploding at the end is very much a trademark of Brel in many of his songs.
I love Scott's "We're Alone on this CD, but it's not available anywhere. It was released in 2019. I've looked at every site from eBay to Amazon, to record companies, discogs. etc....I hope it will someday be available. It looks like an amazing CD collection.
If you ever come across thus 4 set cd - let me know as I also can't find it anywhere 😢
Rec Room Inspectah Deck!
lonely I s lonely … wanting one to …. love only you …. the one …. alone.... I have a love love.... that loves me.... you ha v e the glory and fam e … I only write … age.... is taking u s.... on.... to where????/
Beautiful, is this another Brel song ?
It is indeed, Beverley (original title: "Seul").
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Guidofski, I'm sorry to post this on your wall, but I wasn't sure how to send you a private message. What's your opinion of his nightmarish album The Drift?
Scott sounds completely different on this.
He was obviously influenced by the recorded stage version, but it doesn't suit him to copy somebody else.
Dear me what an AWFUL song. There are umpteen billion people n this world...it's pretentious twaddle to think you're "alone"...go out and do charity work!!
Don’t like it Jim Bob? Well run away then and find something you do like. Just don’t expect anyone else to like your choice.
If there is one person in this world who neither needs or wants you opinion, it is the great man singing this song like no other can or ever will.
So goodbye Jim Bob enjoy trolling and trying to annoy people!
spot on i think jim morrison got some ideas from this guy.the sun aint gonna shine anymore is a good song though.
I think you have missed the point of what the song is about.
It's not about being alone so you go and do charity work it's about loneliness of the soul/ mind/ heart.
There are times in life where it doesn't matter if you're with the 7 billion other humans on the planet you can still feel alone.
If you listen at the beginning of the song he says "there are all kinds of loneliness"
So what if it is pretentious?
Why shouldn't it be pretentious?
Jacques Brel was well known for writing very dramatic "over the top" songs. Songs about the deepest darkest parts of human feelings/ desires. His writing and the interpretations of his songs are dramatic/ pretentious by the very nature.
What would you suggest to listen to instead of this?
What music do you like?
Herbie Shine "we're alone..in doubt..then we die.." what's the big point? Get over it.
Christine Cronje you do like it christine cronje? Just don't expect anyone else to like your choice. If there is one person in the world who neither needs or wants your opinion, it is the pretentious man singing this song like no other ever will, thank goodness. so goodbye christine cronje..enjoy trolling and trying to annoy people!
oh dear! how bad is this song??!!