Happy birthday! Jean-Jacques Goldman turns 74 today

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The iconic and legendary singer turns 74 on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

Jean-Jacques Goldman is celebrating his 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter-musician Jean-Jacques Goldman (À nos actes manqués, Là-bas, Quand la musique est bonne, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Goldman, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on October 11, 1951, Jean-Jacques Goldman's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Goldman'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 Jean-Jacques hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jean-Jacques Goldman as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Jean-Jacques, you're the best!

Jean-Jacques Goldman career in pictures

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