Ottawan were a French disco duo in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
They were fronted by lead singer Jean Patrick (born 6 April 1954, 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 producing some early recordings with the Pet Shop Boys.
The band was originally founded by Kluger and Vangarde, the main producers of the Ottawan songs.
In the United Kingdom they had two Top 10 UK Singles Chart hits. "D.I.S.C.O.", the act's debut single, reached number two in September 1980.
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