Jean-Jacques Goldman, favorite personality of the French for the fourth consecutive year

He keeps the first place.

Jean-Jacques Goldman was crowned favorite personality of the French for the fourth consecutive year, according to the barometer published by

.

Among women, it is the actress Sophie Marceau who occupies the first place in the ranking.

Jean-Jacques Goldman has been at the top of the men's ranking since 2017.

But how to explain this popularity for an artist so discreet, and so rare in the media?

Jean-Jacques Goldman has not released a studio album since 2001, but in March, in the midst of a pandemic, he gave his news through a song:

on the melody of the tube

, to thank caregivers.

Enough to strengthen his image as a generous and simple man. 

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"His songs are timeless, they can never die"

Suzanne, 56, loves her mundane side.

"He's not being extravagant. He doesn't need it to shine around him. He's like us, like a normal human being," she explains.

"There are poignant lyrics in his songs. I'm from the 1980s generation that were the best. His songs are timeless, they can never die."

Indeed, his songs seem intergenerational.

Jennifer, 24, listens to Jean-Jacques Goldman who reminds her of good memories with her father.

"We watched

. Jean-Jacques Goldman was part of the team from the start."

She has only one regret: never having had the chance to see him in concert.

Because Jean-Jacques Goldman has not stepped on stage for twenty years, which does not prevent him from remaining in the hearts of the French.