Jean-jacques Goldman - Long Is The Road (amг©ricain) (clip Officiel) May 2026

Witness the powerful energy and gospel-inspired choir that define this 1980s classic in this reaction and official audio overview:

Released in November 1984 as the third single from the album Positif , stands as one of Jean-Jacques Goldman’s most enduring anthems. The track explores the multifaceted concept of the "American Dream," contrasting the hopeful imagery of an immigrant's arrival with the harsh realities of social inequality. The Narrative: Hope vs. Reality Witness the powerful energy and gospel-inspired choir that

The refrains are built like negro spirituals, providing a stark, joyful contrast to the melancholic French verses. Reality The refrains are built like negro spirituals,

The song tells the story of a young person emigrating to the United States. Goldman masterfully uses language to mirror this journey: "Long Is the Road" was the first Goldman

Describes the daily struggle and the "banal story of man and misery".

"Long Is the Road" was the first Goldman hit to crack the French Top 50, peaking at number six. It sold over 400,000 copies and became a staple of his live performances, appearing on albums like En Public (1986) and Traces (1989). A complete English rewrite titled "Long Is The Road (USA)" was also produced, replacing the chorus chant "Américain" with "U.S. of A.".