Artists: C.C.Catch
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 album because she co-wrote 7 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, practicing yoga and a form of meditation; she also started writing her own songs. In 1998 she re-entered 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. 2003: 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. C.C. Catch is back – bigger and better than ever before! |