Reply to Paul who answered my query: Thank you so much for your speedy answer to a request. I am interested in jacques Brel, and so I feel a need to know not only his words but his feelings. Can you describe to a newcomer (in the US, of Irish/German descent) how the Flemish language seems a combination of French/Dutch/ and quite frankly, Flemish?

When reading the lyrics of Msr Brel on paper, I must say you have a wonderful written and demonstrative verbiage and a proud heritage.

Thank you again for your help.