Si j'étais président
| "Si j'étais président" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Gérard Lenorman | |
| from the album La clairière de l'enfance | |
| B-side | "La gadoue" |
| Released | 1980 |
| Genre | Chanson, pop |
| Length | 3:40 |
| Label | Carrere |
| Composer(s) | Gérard Lenorman |
| Lyricist(s) | Pierre Delanoë |
| Producer(s) | Guy Mattéoni, Gérard Lenorman |
| Music video | |
| "Si j'étais président" (French TV, 1980) on YouTube | |
"Si j'étais président" (lit. 'If I were the president') is a song by French singer-songwriter Gérard Lenorman[1] from his 1980 album La clairière de l'enfance. It was also released as a single.
In France, the song achieved a cult status.[2]
In it, the young singer imagines what would he do if he were the president of France. He recites the measures he would take to please children. (The measures happen to by funny, childish and naïve.)[3]
The song appeared at a time of economic crisis. Lenorman was 35 years old at the time.[3]
Composition
Lenorman co-wrote this song with Pierre Delanoé.[3]
Covers
The song was covered by many artists including Kids United.
Charts
| Chart (1980) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[4] | 28 |
References
- ^ "Pablo Mira raconte "Si j'étais président" de Gérard Lenorman". France Inter. 2022-04-01. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ^ ""Si j'étais président? Je n'aurais même pas envie de l'être !": Gérard Lenorman, interprète du tube culte, se confie". La DH/Les Sports+. 2022-01-29. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ^ a b c ""Si j'étais Président" par Gérard Lenorman". Monsieur Vintage. 2017-05-08. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ^ "Gérard Lenorman – Si j'étais président" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 2025-01-12.