Il Pleut Sur Bruxelles

Dalida

About Il Pleut Sur Bruxelles

Il pleut sur Bruxelles (It rains on Brussels) is a 1981 song by Dalida in memory of Belgian singer Jacques Brel, who died three years earlier. The song was featured on her album Olympia 81 and also released as a single, with Et la vie continuera as B-side. The song was written by Jeff Barnel and Michel Jouveaux.


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1999
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Y'a Jeff qui fait la gueule 
Assis sur le trottoir 
Depuis qu'il est tout seul 
Il est pas beau à voir 
Y'a aussi la Mathilde 
Qu'est jamais revenue
Y'a aussi la Mathilde
Qui ne reviendra plus
Et puis y'a la Frida qui n'a aimé que lui
Chez ces gens-là, on est jamais parti

Mais lui il s'en fout bien
Mais lui il dort tranquille
Il n'a besoin de rien
Il a trouvé son île
Une île de soleil et de vagues de ciel
Et il pleut sur Bruxelles

Les marins d'Amsterdam
S'mouchent plus dans les étoiles
La Marie qu'a des larmes
A noyé un canal
Et puis y'a les Flamandes
Qui n'oublient rien du tout
De Vesoul à Oostende
On s'habitue, c'est tout
Seules Titine et Madeleine
Croient qu'il est encore là
Elles vont souvent l'attendre au train 33

Mais lui il s'en fout bien
Mais lui il dort tranquille
Il n'a besoin de rien
Il a trouvé son île
Une île de soleil et de vagues de ciel
Et il pleut sur Bruxelles

A force de dire "j'arrive"
A force d'en parler
A force de dire "J'arrive"
Il y est quand même allé

Il a rejoint Jojo,
La Fanette et Fernand
Peut-être un peu trop tôt
Mais lui il est content

Il n'a pas entendu
Que des milliers de voix
Lui chantait
"Jacky ne nous quitte pas!"

Mais lui il s'en fout bien
Mais lui il dort tranquille
Il n'a besoin de rien
Il a trouvé son île
Une île de soleil et de vagues de ciel
Et il pleut sur Bruxelles

Mais lui il s'en fout bien
Mais lui il dort tranquille
Il n'a besoin de rien
Il a trouvé son île
Une île de soleil et de vagues de ciel
Et il pleut sur Bruxelles

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Dalida

Dalida (17 January 1933 – 3 May 1987), born with the Italian name Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti, was a famous singer and actress born in Egypt to Italian (Calabrian) parents but naturalised French with the name Yolanda Gigliotti. She spent her early years in Egypt amongst the Italian Egyptian community, but she lived most of her adult life in France. She received 55 gold records and was the first singer to receive a diamond disc. Dalida performed and recorded in more than 10 languages including: French, Arabic, Italian, Greek, German, English, Japanese, Hebrew, Dutch and Spanish. more »

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Written by: Jeff Barnel, Michel Jouveaux

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12 facts about this song

Song Background
"Il pleut sur Bruxelles" is a song by the famous Egyptian-born Italian singer Yolanda Cristina Gigliotti, better known as Dalida. It was released in 1981.
Songwriter
The song was written by Philippe Azaïs, Jean Musy, and Dalida herself. It demonstrates the collaborative efforts and collective creativity that went into the composition of the song.
Genre
Dalida's "Il pleut sur Bruxelles" falls under the genre of French pop music, specifically in the Chanson style. Chanson is a French musical genre featuring lyric-driven French songs.
Inspiration
This song was inspired by and dedicated to the legendary French singer Jacques Brel, who was born in Belgium. It expresses Dalida's regard for the singer and her grief upon hearing about his death.
Language
"Il pleut sur Bruxelles" is sung entirely in French, reflecting Dalida's multi-cultural heritage and versatility in singing in several different languages including Italian, Arabic, German, and more.
Album
The song is part of Dalida's album "Olympia81," which was recorded live at the Olympia music hall in Paris in 1981.
Context
The title translates to "It's raining on Brussels". It's symbolic as Brussels, the birthplace of Jacques Brel, mourns the death of its famed musician.
Performance
Dalida performed "Il pleut sur Bruxelles" live on several occasions, each time pulling at the heartstrings of every audience member, thereby affirming her mastery in eliciting emotions through her performances.
Legacy
Though Dalida herself passed away in 1987, this song, like many of her works, continues to enjoy popularity, contributing to the enduring legacy of Dalida in the world of music.
Acknowledgement
In various interviews, Dalida acknowledged the profound respect and admiration she had for Jacques Brel's work, further giving a deeper meaning to "Il pleut sur Bruxelles".
Emotion
Typically of her style, Dalida's emotional delivery in this song often moves listeners to tears, demonstrating her inherent ability to express deep emotion through music.
Cover
"Il pleut sur Bruxelles" has been covered by several artists since its release, highlighting the universal appeal and enduring popularity of this song.

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