C.C.Catch

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Birth name Caroline Catharina Müller Born 31 July 1964 (age 47) Origin Oss, the Netherlands Genres Pop, Synthpop, Euro disco, Italo disco Occupations Singer Years active 1980–present Labels Hansa Records Associated acts Dieter Bohlen, Andy Taylor, Captain Hollywood Project, Krayzee, Dave Clayton, Optimal Website;http://cccatch.rbah.co.uk

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Caroline Müller was born in Oss (the Netherlands). She moved with her family to Germany in 1979. In 1980 she was a member of the girl quartet Optimal. After that (starting in 1985) she collaborated with Dieter Bohlen under the name C.C.Catch.Dieter Bohlen was the driving force behind her records, writing and producing all the songs. This partnership led to a string of major Top 10 and #1 Pop chart hits beginning with "I Can Lose My Heart Tonight" in 1985, "Cause You Are Young" and "Strangers By Night"

Birth name; Caroline Catharina MüllerBorn; 31 July 1964 (age 47)Origin; Oss, NetherlandsGenres; Pop, Synthpop, Euro disco, Italo discoOccupations; SingerYears active; 1980–presentLabels; Hansa RecordsAssociated acts; Dieter Bohlen, Andy Taylor, Captain Hollywood Project, Krayzee, Dave Clayton, OptimalWebsite;http://www.cccatch.rbah.co.uk

Birth name; Caroline Catharina MüllerBorn; 31 July 1964 (age 47)Origin; Oss, NetherlandsGenres; Pop, Synthpop, Euro disco, Italo discoOccupations; SingerYears active; 1980–presentLabels; Hansa RecordsAssociated acts; Dieter Bohlen, Andy Taylor, Captain Hollywood Project, Krayzee, Dave Clayton, OptimalWebsite;http://www.cccatch.rbah.co.uk

Birth name; Caroline Catharina MüllerBorn; 31 July 1964 (age 47)Origin; Oss, NetherlandsGenres; Pop, Synthpop, Euro disco, Italo discoOccupations; SingerYears active; 1980–presentLabels; Hansa RecordsAssociated acts; Dieter Bohlen, Andy Taylor, Captain Hollywood Project, Krayzee, Dave Clayton, OptimalWebsite; http://cccatch.rbah.co.uk

On a New Year’s Eve television show in Spain, C.C. met Simon Napier Bell (ex-manager of Wham’s George Michael). Simon was very interested in working with her and shortly thereafter became her manager. A new contract was signed with the label Polygram (Metronome). A new album, "Hear What I Say” was prepared with new producers, including Andy Taylor (ex Duran Duran), Dave Clayton (worked with George Michael and U2) and Jo Dworniak. From this album, a Single was released in 1989, called "BIG TIME”, which went to number 25 in the charts.During this time, BMG released the Single "Baby I Need Your Love” along with the compilation "Classics”. Dieter went on to release her recordings "Good Guys Only Win In Movies” at the same time C.C. released her next Single "Midnight Hour”."Hear What I Say” was released at the end of 1989 and was the last album released by C.C.. Many of her fans liked the the album because she co-wroten seven of the songs and C.C. was happy because she could finally do what she always wanted to do – writing. It was a very good experience for her to have a key role in the making of this album. It sold more than her previous two albums, "Big Fun” and "Diamonds”, demonstrating her abilities as an artist working on her own termsAfterwards, C.C. parted with Metronome on good terms to take time out from the music industry. During this time she focused on her spiritual growth, practising yoga and a form of meditation; she also started writing her own songs.In'98 she reentered the music scene. She agreed to do some promotional work for BMG for a new compilation "Best Of 98”. Two Singles were also released – "C.C. Catch Megamix ‘98” and "I Can Lose My Heart Tonight ‘98” for which she received a Gold Record.Now in 2003 she is living in Germany again and has recorded her new Single "Shake Your Head 2003” with Savage Productions, who are Artists as well as producers and have produced acts such as Oli P, Noble Savages and Enie.

BiographyC.C. Catch was born in Holland and was supported by her parents from an early age, when they recognised her talent and encouraged her wish to be a "famous singer”. Her father was especially supportive and has played and still plays a very important role in her successful career as her manager and tour-manager.From an early age the up-and-coming singer took part in talent contests and was originally a member of a German girl group, which released 2 Singles.She was first discovered in the mid-1980s by the German songwriter and member of the top German group Modern Talking, Dieter Bohlen. He was particularly interested in her singing talents and invited her on the same day to his studio for an audition. Shortly afterwards she signed a contract with him, which was to launch her solo career.With her new solo record contract it was important that she had a strong Artist name. She therefore decided on the name C.C.CATCH, the two "C”s standing for the first initials of her two first names and CATCH was a good idea and looked great with the initials. So finally C.C. CATCH was born! In the Summer of 1985, on C.C.’s birthday, the song "I Can Lose My Heart Tonight” was released as her debut Single. The Single became a big hit in Europe.Dieter Bohlen and C.C. worked together until 1989 during which time 12 Top Twenty Singles and 5 Chart –Hit Albums were produced (see discography). C.C. wanted to have more personal input in the songs, but Dieter would not allow this, so she decided in 1989 not to renew her contract with him and BMG, her record label, and left Germany to live in England.