Jean-Jacques Goldman has occupied a special place in the hearts of the French for several decades. An essential singer-songwriter, he has had a string of hits and collaborated with the greatest artists on the music scene. But behind this name well known to the general public hides another figure of the Goldman familymuch more discreet. If viewers now know Michael Goldman thanks to his role as director of Star Academy, few know that Robert Goldman also built an impressive career in music. However, his songs have accompanied millions of French people since the 1990s.
Who is Robert Goldman, the little-known brother of Jean-Jacques Goldman?
Unlike his famous brother, Robert Goldman has always preferred discretion to the spotlight. Author, composer and producerhe chose to sign a large part of his works under the pseudonym J. Kapler. A way for him to stay in the background while letting his talent speak. Over the course of his career, Robert Goldman has multiplied the collaborations with the biggest names in French-speaking music. He is also the manager of Jean-Jacques Goldman and notably manages certain aspects linked to its contracts and its copyrights. His name remains little known to the general public, but artists know perfectly well to whom they owe some of their greatest successes. Robert Goldman has worked with many major figures of French-speaking song, including Céline Dion, Florent Pagny, Patricia KaasIsabelle Boulay, Marc LavoineChimney Badi or even Yannick Noah.
The hits of Céline Dion, Tina Arena and Yannick Noah bear his signature
Robert Goldman’s career is punctuated by essential songs. Under the name J. Kapler, he notably participated in the writing of I don’t knowone of the notable titles of Céline Dion in the 1990s. He is also at the origin ofGo higherinterprété par Tina Arena in 1999. The title is one of the Australian singer’s greatest successes and has gone far beyond French borders. The following year, Robert Goldman signed Talk to me pour Isabelle Boulaya piece which also met with immense success with the public.
Eurovision fans are also familiar with his work. In 2001, Natasha St-Pier represents France with I only have my soula song written by Robert Goldman which allowed the singer to obtain a remarkable fourth place during the European competition. Later, he would also write Don’t forgetthe title defended by Lisa Angell à l’Eurovision 2015. His talent was also expressed auprès de Yannick Noahfor whom he wrote several songs, including Simon papa tara et The voice of the wise. Without forgetting I only want herplayed by Marc Lavoine. So many successes which testify to the discreet but very real influence of Robert Goldman on French song.
