A Shout-Out to Jean-Louis in Echo & The Bunnymen’s “Brussels Is Haunted”

During “Brussels Is Haunted,” Ian McCulloch, lead singer of Echo & The Bunnymen, gives a shout-out at 1:44: “To L’Archiduc and frozen Stolly, to Jean-Louis, a rascal.”

This spontaneous tribute evokes his memories of Brussels — L’Archiduc, late-night drinks and his friendship with Jean-Louis. In just a few words, the song becomes more than a portrait of the city: it becomes a personal memory shaped by music, friendship and the people who make Brussels unforgettable.