 The revue, consisting of around 25 songs, is performed by four vocalists, two male and two female.Brel contributed most of the music and French lyrics; English translations were provided by Eric Blau, Stone's husband, and Mort Shuman, a Brill Building songwriter.On January 25, 1972, a gala entitled "Hommage à Jacques" was celebrated at Carnegie Hall with Brel in attendance.