The only hit of Desireless, the enigmatic singer of the late eighties, was "Voyage, voyage". The listeners were captivated by the sensual depth of the voice, and the calm manner of performance, and the catchy melody and rhythm. But the star did not attend any events, did not give interviews and did not plan to disclose incognito.
An unusual girl with an original "playground" hairstyle and bright atypical appearance simply preferred to sing. An information vacuum surrounded her. Even about the beginning of her career on stage, nothing was known, as if the vocalist had appeared out of nowhere. She might have been a successful designer, but she chose music.
Looking for a vocation
The opening biography of the mid-eighties began in 1952. Claudie Fritsch-Mantro was born in Paris on December 25. From an early age, the girl demonstrated creativity. She liked to come up with images.
The graduate continued her education in the capital "Studio Berçot". The eighteen-year-old fashion designer made her debut with the Poivre et sel collection. It was co-authored by Claude Sabba. The future star has been creating clothes for several years. The trip to India changed everything: Claudie realized that she dreamed of making music.
At first, she was not lucky. However, in 1984 a collaboration with Dan-Michel Riva began. The girl became the lead singer of the "Air" group. The songs performed did not attract much attention, and the idea of a solo career under the name Desireless appeared.
Success
Claudie radically changed her image, becoming aloof-cold. The singer's androgynous appearance attracted special attention. She wore men's suits, and her hair looked like porcupine quills combed up. The concept was thought over by Claudie herself, but the rest of the steps are fully coordinated with the producer.
In 1986 the song "Voyage, voyage" brought worldwide fame to the vocalist. It was at the top of the charts in many European countries, and the remix turned into a hit in UK discos.
No less success awaited the new composition "John" a couple of years later. The debut album "François" featured singles streaming everywhere, retaining the mystery of the rising star. True, Claudie spoke out against the idea. The result was the termination of cooperation.
For 5 years, the celebrity left the stage, appearing on the stage only by the end of the eighties. In 1994 she presented the compilation "I Love You", almost all the songs were written by Desireless herself. The lyricism of the repertoire demanded a new image. The costumes were replaced by bright tunics, the hairstyle changed.
Life after triumph
After an acoustic tour with guitarist Michel Gentiles, fans received the compilation "Un brin de paille". It was followed by the successful author's dance show "La Vie Est Belle". The artist has recorded discs with memorable clips and concerts.
The chosen star and the father of her child was François Mentrop. In 1989, the celebrity left the scene for her newborn daughter Lily. It was not possible to save the relationship, the couple broke up. The singer made a new attempt to find family happiness after her 50th birthday.
In 2012, a collaboration began with François Ores, acting under the pseudonym Operation of the sun. They got 4 discs. At the end of 2017, the vocalist completed her Show 80 Eurotrip.
At present, Claudie Fritsch-Mantro rarely appears in public. She communicates with fans on the Instagram page and the official website. The star regularly uploads photos and shares news.
