![]() In January 1967, Brel finished recording songs for a new studio album, which was released later in the year. By then, several English recordings of his songs were on the charts, including 's 'If You Go Away' (based on 'Ne me quitte pas'), ' 'The Dove' (based on 'La Colombe'), and 's 'The Women' (based on 'Les Biches'). On 4 December, he returned to in New York City and gave inspired performances before enthusiastic fans. During these last months of his world tour, many of his close friends, including, urged him to reconsider his decision to retire from singing, but he was adamant about his decision. ![]() Later that month, he gave his final UK performance at the in London. On 15 November, he gave his farewell performance at the in Brussels. He spent the next six months fulfilling his concert commitments. ![]() After a highly emotional and stunning performance, the audience's standing ovations prompted him to return to the stage seven times for his final bows. On 1 November, he gave his final concert at the Olympia. Thousands of devoted fans flocked to see these final performances, which took place over the course of three weeks. In October 1966, he gave a series of farewell concerts at the Olympia in Paris. In subsequent public statements, Brel stated that he had nothing more to give to the music world and that he wanted to devote more time to other projects. On 21 August, while on tour in, he revealed to his musicians his decision to retire from touring. ![]() Jacques Brel, 1963 By 1966 Brel had grown increasingly weary of his grueling concert schedules. ![]()
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