Alain Souchon --- Foule Sentimentale

In 1993, Alain Souchon (a French singer/songwriter/actor) recorded this song with the intention of bringing to light the problem of consumerism and what it does to people. When I came across this gem, I knew that it said what I wanted to say. Because it’s in French, I hope that the images will serve to convey the main ideas. Please scroll down. Souchon’s song “Foule Sentimentale“ is aimed against the cruel emergence of “la société de consommation“ (societal consumerism). The ultimate paradox is that Al