L'Homme de la Mancha

L'Homme de la Mancha (The man of la Mancha) is Jacques Brel's twelfth studio album. Released in 1968, it is the cast recording of the French adaptation of The Man of la Mancha by Mitch Leigh and Joe Darion. Brel adapted the book, translated the lyrics, directed the production, and played the role of Don Quixote. This was the only time he ever adapted songs by other writers or appeared in a stage musical. Joan Diener, who played Dulcinea in the original 1965 production, reprised the part in this production. The album was reissued on 23 September 2003 as part of the 16-CD box set Boîte à bonbons by Barclay (980 817-5).

Personnel

 * Jacques Brel – producer, translations, Don Quixote
 * François Rauber – arrangements, orchestra conductor
 * Mitch Leigh – composer
 * Joe Darion – book and lyrics
 * Joan Diener – Dulcinea
 * Armand Mestral – The Innkeeper
 * Constance Arnaud – The Housekeeper
 * Marguerite Paquet – Antonia
 * Jean-Claude Calon – Sancho Panza
 * Louis Navarre – Padre
 * Jacques Provin – Barber
 * Manuela Miranda
 * Janine Grenet
 * Jean Mauvais
 * Jean-Louis Tristan
 * Suzanne Hennion
 * Gérard Clavel
 * Jean Salamero
 * Michel Jarry
 * Maxime Caza
 * Luis Bernardo
 * Luc Simon – set design
 * Gerhard Lehner – audio engineer
 * Jean-Marie Guérin – mastering
 * Alain Marouani – photography