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Ottawan

Genre: Pop, Euro-Pop, Club/Dance
Origin: France
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Biography

The disco act Ottawan, fronted by Caribbean vocalists Jean Patrick (born April 6, 1954) and Annette (born November 1, 1958), actually sprang from the imagination of French production duo Daniel Vangarde and Jean Kluger. Vangarde, already known for his work alongside Dalida, the Gibson Brothers, and Sheila & B. Devotion, first spotted Jean Patrick singing with his group Black Underground inside a Paris nightclub. The producers promptly altered the band's name, reportedly settling on Ottawan during their return trip from Canada.

Released in 1980, the group's debut single "D.I.S.C.O." quickly became a major European dancefloor success and reached number two in Great Britain, where it lingered for 18 weeks. Its 1981 follow-up, "Hands Up," came close to repeating that feat by climbing to number three on the UK chart and remaining listed for 15 weeks. Jean Patrick soon left to launch the duo Pam 'n Pat, which delivered another European dance hit, "To Be Superman," in 1982. In more recent times Patrick has revived Ottawan, taking the stage across Europe with his new singing partner, Tamara.

Top Songs

  1. Hands UpHands Up (Single Version)Hands Up · 1980Hands Up3:29
  2. D.I.S.C.O.D.I.S.C.O.D.I.S.C.O. · 1980D.I.S.C.O.5:01
  3. Crazy MusicCrazy Music (Single Version)Crazy Music · 1981Crazy Music3:32
  4. D.I.S.C.O.Shalala SongD.I.S.C.O. · 1980D.I.S.C.O.3:40
  5. Ottawan 2Haut les mainsOttawan 2 · 1981Ottawan 24:58
  6. Help, Get Me Some HelpHelp, Get Me Some HelpHelp, Get Me Some Help · 1981Help, Get Me Some Help4:28
  7. Ottawan 2Shubidube LoveOttawan 2 · 1981Ottawan 22:50
  8. Ottawan 2Musique magiqueOttawan 2 · 1981Ottawan 25:27
  9. D.I.S.C.O.Hello Rio!D.I.S.C.O. · 1980D.I.S.C.O.4:27
  10. D.I.S.C.O.Comme aux U.S.AD.I.S.C.O. · 1980D.I.S.C.O.4:50
  11. Ottawan 2Doudou la RumbaOttawan 2 · 1981Ottawan 23:35
  12. D.I.S.C.O.Tant que durera la nuitD.I.S.C.O. · 1980D.I.S.C.O.4:21
  13. Fais chanter le juke-boxSing Along with the Juke BoxFais chanter le juke-box · 1982Fais chanter le juke-box4:01
  14. Ottawan 2A.I.E. Is My SongOttawan 2 · 1981Ottawan 23:28
  15. Ottawan 2Siesta for TwoOttawan 2 · 1981Ottawan 23:59
  16. Fais chanter le juke-boxFais chanter le juke-boxFais chanter le juke-box · 1982Fais chanter le juke-box4:02
  17. La siest' avec toiLa siest' avec toiLa siest' avec toi · 1981La siest' avec toi4:00
  18. Ottawan 2A.I.E.Ottawan 2 · 1981Ottawan 23:28
  19. Ottawan 2Top secretOttawan 2 · 1981Ottawan 23:14
  20. D.I.S.C.O.D.I.S.C.O. (Version française)D.I.S.C.O. · 1980D.I.S.C.O.5:03

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