Happy birthday! Alain Souchon turns 81 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on May 27, 2025

The iconic and legendary singer turns 81 on Tuesday, May. 27, 2025.

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Alain Souchon is celebrating his 81st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer Alain Souchon (Foule sentimentale, Allô Maman bobo, J'ai 10 ans, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 81st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Souchon, a cultural icon

Born in Casablanca on May 27, 1944, Alain Souchon's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Souchon's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Alain hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Alain Souchon as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 81.

Happy Birthday, Alain, you're the best!