C.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.
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 terms
Afterwards, 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 1998 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 (who
is famous as the ex-moderator of Bravo TV and now the face of German T-Online
advertisements). The Single is a re-working of the Was Not Was track, originally
featuring vocals from none other than Ozzy Osbourne.
C.C.Catch still has a huge fan-following and is busy touring in Europe this
Spring and Summer, she is also appearing as support act for Modern Talking in
the USA. She has been compared to Kylie Minogue, who also started her career in
the 80s and is back on top now, looking and sounding better than ever! Convince
yourselves – you will not regret it.
