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Les Rita Mitsouko

Real Name:Fred Chichin, Catherine Ringer
Profile:Les Rita Mitsouko came together in the Spring of 1979 and debuted with Ringer on the organ and Chichin on guitar, while everything else was prerecorded. They performed around Europe, playing several clubs and bars until finally playing under the name les Rita Mitsouko for the first time in November of 1980.
The band signed to Virgin Records in 1982, giving them their first opportunity to release a single "Minuit Dansant". The B-side of the record, "Don't Forget the Nite," became a surprise radio hit and was re-released as the A-side soon after. They moved to Cologne and began recording their eponymous debut album, and by the end of 1984 the album was out and "La Jalousie" and "Marcia Baila" became big hits in Europe. Ensuing tours with the Smiths and Kid Creole revealed their growing popularity, and by 1986 they were ready to record their second album with producer Tony Visconti. Filmmaker Jean-Luc Goddard filmed the process, resulting in the oddball documentary Soigne Ta Droite. The No Comprendo was finally released at the end of the year. The band moved to New York in early 1987 to hold auditions for a live band. The following tour, which covered most of Europe, was an enormous success.
Marc et Robert was the next album, written mostly in the studio, and featuring songs written and performed with Sparks. Another tour followed, leading to the construction of the band's new studio in their home.
By 1990, they decided to release a remix album (Re) and then released Systeme D in November of 1993. More hits appeared, including a duet with Iggy Pop on "My Love Is Bad." A live album was released next, Acoustiques, which sparked another tour through Eastern Europe. Their records were properly released to America in 1999, and following a quiet period they reappeared in 2000 with the Cool Frenesie album.

On Wednesday November 28th 2007, Fred Chichin died from cancer while the band had just cancelled their previous concert dates in Paris. He was only diagnosed with the disease two months before.
It was announced on the 8th of February 2008 on the band's website that Catherine Ringer is due to resume touring this April following the death of her partner and Les Rita Mitsouko collaborator, Fred Chichin. Catherine will pick up with the band that she and Fred put together for the release of their latest album 'Variety' on Because Music.
URLs:http://www.ritamitsouko.org
http://www.ritamitsouko.com
http://www.myspace.com/lesritamitsouko
Members:Catherine Ringer, Fred Chichin
Name Variations: All | Les Rita Mitsouko | Rita Mitsouko
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Releases:
Marcia Baila (Maxi) ◄ (8 versions)   Virgin France S.A. ... 1984
Rita Mitsouko (Album) ◄ (4 versions)   Virgin France S.A. 1984
Les Enfants Du Velvet (LP, MiniAlbum, Comp)   Virgin, Virgin France S.A. 1985
Andy (Maxi) ◄ (9 versions)   Virgin France S.A. ... 1986
C'Est Comme Ça (Maxi, Single) ◄ (11 versions)   Virgin Schallplatten GmbH ... 1986
Les Histoires D'A. (Single) ◄ (3 versions)   Virgin France S.A. ... 1986
The No Comprendo (Album) ◄ (8 versions)   Virgin France S.A. ... 1986
Marc & Robert (Album) ◄ (5 versions)   Virgin France S.A. ... 1988
Singing In The Shower (Single) ◄ (8 versions)   Virgin France S.A. ... 1988
Le Petit Train ◄ (2 versions)   Virgin France S.A. 1989
Tongue Dance ◄ (3 versions)   Virgin France S.A. ... 1989
Hip Kit ◄ (3 versions)   Virgin 1990
Re (Album, Comp) ◄ (4 versions)   Virgin France S.A. ... 1990
Nous Avons Fait Chanter Les Rita Mitsouko (CD, Single, Promo)   Actuel (2) 1993
Systeme D (Album) ◄ (2 versions)   Delabel ... 1993
Y'A D'La Haine (Maxi, Single) ◄ (3 versions)   Delabel 1993
Femme D'Affaires (CD, Maxi)   Delabel 1994
Les Amants (CD, Maxi)   Delabel 1994
Live (CD, Single, Promo)   Delabel 1994
8 Clips Et 2 Films (VHS, SECAM, Ltd)   Delabel 1995
Acoustiques (CD)   Delabel 1996
Cool Frénésie (CD, Album)   Delabel 2000
Bestov (CD, Comp)   Delabel 2001
La Femme Trombone (Album) ◄ (2 versions)   Virgin Music (France) ... 2002
Sacha (CD, Single, Promo)   Virgin France S.A. 2002
Les Rita Mitsouko En Concert Avec L'Orchestre Lamoureux (CD, Album, Copy Prot., Dig)   Virgin Music (France) 2004
Communiqueur D'Amour (CD, Single, Promo)   Because Music 2007
Communiqueur D'amour (12")   Because Music 2007
Ding Dang Dong (Ringing At Your Bell) (CD, Promo)   Because Music 2007
The Eye, More Variety (CD, MiniAlbum)   Because Music 2007
The Eye, More Variety (CD, MiniAlbum)   Because Music, Warner Music International 2007
Variety (CD, Album)   Wagram, Because Music 2007
Variéty (CD, Album, Dig)   Because Music 2007
Variéty (CD, Album, Dig)   Because Music 2007
Catherine Ringer Chante Les Rita Mitsouko And More A La Cigale (CD, Dig + DVD, Dig)   Because Music 2008
Variety Remixes (12")   Because Music 2008
Production:
Dance Now (CD, Comp) Singing In The Shower ... Virgin 1989
Dance Now 2 (CD, Comp) Tongue Dance (Remix) Virgin 1990
Tatie Danielle - Bande Originale Du Film D'Étienne Chatiliez (7", Single)   Virgin France S.A. 1990
The Heaven Collection ◄ (2 versions) Singing In The Shower Columbia ... 1993
Appears On:
Les Enfants Du Velvet (CD, MiniAlbum) All Tomorrow's Parties Virgin France S.A. 1985
Black Rain (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Singing In The Shower Virgin 1989
The Heaven Collection ◄ (2 versions) Singing In The Shower Columbia ... 1993
Monster CD No. 6 (CD, Comp) Trop Bonne Rock & Folk 2004
Tracks Appear On:
Les Enfants Du Velvet (CD, MiniAlbum) All Tomorrow's Parties Virgin France S.A. 1985
Hit-Parade 86 (LP) Andy Phonodisc 1986
Virgin Compilation II (LP, Comp, Promo) Marcia Baila Virgin Schallplatten GmbH 1986
February 87 - Previews (LP) C'est Comme Ca DMC 1987
January 87 - Mixes 1 (12") Marcia Baila DMC 1987
Remixed Records 10 (2x12") Marcia Baila Remixed Records 1987
Ronny's Pop Show 9 (2xLP, Comp) C'est Comme Ça CBS 1987
The Tape That Ate My Brain (Cass, Promo) C'Est Comme Ça Virgin Records America, Inc. 1987
Virgin CD 2 (CD, Comp) C'Est Comme Ça Virgin Records (Benelux) 1987
Pump Up The Dance ◄ (2 versions) Andy (Bassapella) Virgin France S.A. 1988
80's - Les Années Dance (2xLP) Marcia Baila CBS Disques 1989
80's - Les Années Dance (CD) Marcia Baila CBS Disques 1989
Black Rain (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Singing In The Shower Virgin 1989
Dance Now (CD, Comp) Singing In The Shower ... Virgin 1989
Dance! ◄ (2 versions) Singing In The Shower ... Virgin France S.A. 1989
Disco & Dance (12") Tongue Dance Virgin 1989
House 89 (CD) Tongue Dance (Remix) Virgin France S.A. 1989
House 89 (2xLP, Comp) Tongue Dance Mute Sonet France, Virgin France S.A. 1989
Remixed Records 33 (2x12") Tounge Dance Remixed Records 1989
Slaves Of New York ◄ (2 versions) Tongue Dance Virgin 1989
The Original Dancefloor Hits 1989 - Vol.1 (LP) Tongue Dance (Remix) Virgin Schallplatten GmbH 1989
Dance Now 2 (CD, Comp) Tongue Dance (Remix) Virgin 1990
Single Minded III (CD, Promo) Hip Kit Virgin 1990
Dance Sessions (CD) Andy (12" Mix Edit) Beat Magazine 1993
Bleu Blanc Tubes (CD) Y'A De La Haine Virgin France S.A. 1994
Frenchy But Chic (CD) Don't Forget The Nite Virgin France S.A. 1994
Duos Taratata (Album, Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Singing In The Shower Barclay 1995
Was Het Nu 70 Of 80? (2xCD, Comp) Andy EVA Belgium 1995
Duos Taratata Vol.2 (CD, Album, Comp) Mister Williams Virgin France S.A. 1996
Virgin Sound # 4 (2xCD, Comp, Promo, Car) Les Histoires D' A Virgin France S.A. 1996
Baggerhits '97 - Der Partybagger (2xCD) Marcia Baila EMI Electrola 1997
Pop & Wave Vol. 7 - The Sound Of The 80's (2xCD, Comp) Marcia Baila (Remix) Sony Music Media (Germany), Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) 1997
Vive La France - Vol 4 (2xCD, Comp) Marcia Baila PolyGram TV (Belgium) 1997
Ceux Qui M'Aiment Prendront Le Train (CD, Album, Comp) Don't Forget The Nite Barclay 1998
De Pre Historie - De Jaren 80 Volume 2 (Box + 10xCD) Marcia Baila EVA Belgium 1998
De Pre Historie 1985 Volume 2 (CD) Marcia Baila EVA Belgium 1998
Dance To The Beat (Best Of 80's New Beat / Dance) (2xCD) Andy Universal TV 1999
Emmaüs Mouvement (1940 - 1990 Emmaüs A 50 Ans) (CD, Album) Le Juste Prix Virgin France S.A. 1999
20 Jahre U4 (2xCD) Marcia Baila Intonation Recordings 2000
Objectif 2000 - Tome 1 - Made In France (CD) Toi & Moi & Elle Les Inrockuptibles 2000
Pop Sessions (CD, Album) L'Hippopodame Mercury 2001
Ultime 80 - Spécial Rock Français (2xCD, Comp) C'Est Comme Ca Virgin France S.A. 2001
Virgin Delights (4xCD, Promo) Clown De Mes Malheurs Virgin Music (France) 2001
Was Het Nu 70, 80 Of 90? File 3 (2xCD) Marcia Baila Virgin Music (Belgium) 2001
Rose Bonbon - Open All Night (CD, Smplr) Don't Forget The Nite Le Maquis 2002
The Chill Of Colette (CD) Un Soir Un Chien Colette 2003
DJ Mix Greek Electronica Night Rodon Club 24-01-04 (CDr, Album) La Petit Train Undo Records 2004
EMI Sound City (2xCD, Comp) Andy EMI 2004
Février / Mars 2004 (CD, Comp) Écoutez La Chanson Bi... Les Inrockuptibles 2004
Monster CD No. 6 (CD, Comp) Trop Bonne Rock & Folk 2004
Colette N°7 (CD, Album + CD, Album) Le Petit Train Colette 2005
25 Ans Radio Nova (25xCD, Comp + Box, Ltd) Don't Forget The Nite Nova Records 2006
Unofficial Releases:
Down Town Bunch (12", P/Mixed) Marcia Baila Queen Records (2) 1985
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