[PAR] [TLE] Alan Clayson [SEP] Alan Clayson (born 3 May 1951, Dover, Kent) is an English singer-songwriter, author and music journalist.  He gained popularity in the late 1970s as leader of the band Clayson and the Argonauts.  In addition to contributing to publications such as "Record Collector", "Mojo" and "Folk Roots", he subsequently established himself as a prolific writer of music biographies.  Among his many books are "Backbeat", which details the Beatles' early career in Germany, "Ringo Starr: Straight Man or Joker?" , and biographies of Jacques Brel, the Yardbirds, Serge Gainsbourg and Edgard Varèse. [PAR] [TLE] Jacques Brel [SEP] Jacques Romain Georges Brel (] ; 8 April 1929 – 9 October 1978) was a Belgian singer, songwriter, actor and director who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following—initially in Belgium and France, later throughout the world.  He was widely considered a master of the modern chanson.  Although he recorded most of his songs in French and occasionally in Dutch, he became an influence on English-speaking songwriters and performers, such as David Bowie, Alex Harvey, Marc Almond and Rod McKuen.  English translations of his songs were recorded by many top performers in the United States, including Ray Charles, Judy Collins, John Denver, the Kingston Trio, Nina Simone, Frank Sinatra, Scott Walker, and Andy Williams.
[PAR] [TLE] Alan Clayson [ SEP ] Alan Clayson ( born 3 May 1951 , Dover , Kent ) is an English singer - songwriter , author and music journalist . He gained popularity in the late 1970s as leader of the band Clayson and the Argonauts . In addition to contributing to publications such as " Record Collector " , " Mojo " and " Folk Roots " , he subsequently established himself as a prolific writer of music biographies . Among his many books are " Backbeat " , which details the Beatles ' early career in Germany , " Ringo Starr : Straight Man or Joker ? " , and biographies of Jacques Brel , the Yardbirds , Serge Gainsbourg and Edgard Varèse . [PAR] [TLE] Jacques Brel [ SEP ] Jacques Romain Georges Brel ( ] ; 8 April 1929 – 9 October 1978 ) was a Belgian singer , songwriter , actor and director who composed and performed literate , thoughtful , and theatrical songs that generated a large , devoted following — initially in Belgium and France , later throughout the world . He was widely considered a master of the modern chanson . Although he recorded most of his songs in French and occasionally in Dutch , he became an influence on English - speaking songwriters and performers , such as David Bowie , Alex Harvey , Marc Almond and Rod McKuen . English translations of his songs were recorded by many top performers in the United States , including Ray Charles , Judy Collins , John Denver , the Kingston Trio , Nina Simone , Frank Sinatra , Scott Walker , and Andy Williams .
Alan Clayson, is an English singer-songwriter, author and music journalist, among his many books include the biography of Jacques Brel, Belgian singer, songwriter, actor and director who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following—initially in which two countries?
Alan Clayson , is an English singer - songwriter , author and music journalist , among his many books include the biography of Jacques Brel , Belgian singer , songwriter , actor and director who composed and performed literate , thoughtful , and theatrical songs that generated a large , devoted following — initially in which two countries ?
Belgium and France
Belgium and France