Jean-jacques Goldman - Long Is The Road (amг©ricain) (clip Officiel) Access
"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.".
Witness the powerful energy and gospel-inspired choir that define this 1980s classic in this reaction and official audio overview: "Long Is the Road" was the first Goldman
Goldman blended his signature pop-rock style with soul and gospel influences. Key features include: Goldman masterfully uses language to mirror this journey:
The song tells the story of a young person emigrating to the United States. Goldman masterfully uses language to mirror this journey: styled as a "persevering" gospel.
The song opens with a catchy "dam dam dam dam" musical introduction that sets an immediate, rhythmic tone.
Represents the universal hope and faith that carry the migrant, styled as a "persevering" gospel.
