Oublie-les, oublie

There are songs that, when played, transport you to a very particular time and sound. *Oublie-les, oublie* is one of those pieces. Its atmosphere, built with synthesizers that evoke a sense of constant movement, invites you to immerse yourself in its melody. The voice of Desireless, with her distinctive timbre, glides over this sonic base in a way that captures the essence of late 1980s electronic music, yet with a touch that makes it unique. The song's duration of 3 minutes and 59 seconds is perfect for developing its sonic proposal without unnecessary extension.

The story behind this piece and the album it belongs to, François, is interesting. Originally released in 1989 and later reissued in 2001, the album takes its name from the partner of Claudie Fritsch-Mentrop (who is Desireless) and François Tabah, a French composer with whom she lived for 18 years. Before fully dedicating herself to music, Claudie, born on December 25, 1952, had a career as a fashion designer and made several trips to India in 1980. Her path toward singing solidified upon meeting producer Jean-Michel Rivat in 1984. The single *Voyage, voyage*, released in 1986, was a resounding success, reaching the top spot on numerous European and Asian charts and selling over five million copies. The "Britmix" version, remixed by P. Hammond and P. Waterman of PWL, contributed to its spread. The release of François in 1990, following singles like *Chercher l'Amour Fou* and *Qui Peut Savoir* under the name "Air" (unrelated to the later electro duo), solidified Desireless. The birth of her daughter that same year led her to a temporary retreat from the world of show business. Later, with her second album, I Love You, in 1992, she explored a greater variety of styles and took on a more active role in composition, marking a shift toward a more personal approach and moving away from the mass commercial circuit.