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

The song opens with a catchy "dam dam dam dam" musical introduction that sets an immediate, rhythmic tone.

The song tells the story of a young person emigrating to the United States. Goldman masterfully uses language to mirror this journey: The song opens with a catchy "dam dam

"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.". It sold over 400,000 copies and became a

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