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Ottawan were a disco duo in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Career They were fronted by lead singer Jean Patrick (born 6 April 1954,
in Martinique) and Annette (born 1 November 1958), with Daniel Vangarde and
Jean Kluger the main songwriters. They are best known for their two hit
singles "D.I.S.C.O." and "Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)". They also
performed "Hello Rio" a song produced and written by Bobby Orlando, also
known as Bobby O. He is more famous for founding The Fast later to be known
as Man 2 Man, Divine, The Flirts and The Pet Shop Boys.
The band was originally founded by Patrick - as Black Underground. [LINK:
http://www.70disco.com/ottawan.htm] Seventies Dance Music Page He was
introduced to Kluger by Vangarde, who managed the band. Under the new name
of Ottawan, they were active over a three year period from 1979 to 1981.
They were signed to the French record label, Carrere.
