Maryse Gildas, Soprano, François Hollande or even the former Minister of Agriculture Bruno Le Maire… Many people spoke out this November 19 on France 2 in the documentary dedicated to the birth of Restos du Cœur . A report entitled “Restos du Cœur, 40 years of solidarity in France”. Imagined in 1985 by Coluche on the Europe 1 channel, the association aims to help the most deprived. In addition to the essential activity of volunteers, the Enfoirés will bring together many artists to make it possible, again, to raise funds each year. And it is Jean-Jacques Goldman Who will be responsible for composing the anthem of this great gathering.
Jean-Jacques Goldman who has for years been the favorite personality of the French according to the survey of Sunday Newspaper but which we no longer see. However, for this documentary, he decided to speak out. Unheard of in years. The journalist from Europe 1, Maryse Gildas then tells how Coluche had the idea of contacting the interpreter of I give you to entrust him with this important mission. “He said to me 'We need music that hits, who is making hits at the moment', I replied Jean-Jacques Goldman. 'Call me Goldman'” then launched the very determined comedian.
Jean-Jacques Goldman who in turn says: “I had come across him but I can't say that I knew him. Coluche, when he speaks he has the power of convictions, of training. He was a chef so you say 'yes'“. Thus, for his song, he brought together Yves Montand, Michel Drucker and Michel Platini and it was on January 26, 1986 that the title was revealed for the first time on television and which still resonates today.
Jean-Jacques Goldman: Coluche, hand on heart, thanks him for helping him
In the rest of the report dedicated to the birth of the Restos, the father of two children says that the adventure between Coluche and him did not end there. Faced with the success of the song written by Jean-Jacques, he wanted to thank its author. “He called me one day to say, 'Are you at home?' He was from Montrouge too. He says to me 'I'm coming'. Half an hour later, he was there with a guitar bag. He says to me 'Hey, it's to thank you for the Restos song'. It was a old gretsch, a great guitar and then afterwards I took him home. Unfortunately, a month later it crashes“ait” says the saddened artist.
Indeed, it is on a small road in the Alpes-Maritimes, in the town of Opio that Coluche will lose his life behind the wheel of his motorcycle by hitting a truck head-on. A tragedy that took place on June 19, 1986. Since then, his restaurants have still been there. 75,000 regular volunteers give of themselves and 163 million meals are served per year to the most deprived.
