Partenaire Particulier were a French electronic music group who became an
overnight sensation in the mid-80s with their new wave-infused blend of synthpop
and French chanson. Formed in Bordeaux by Dominique Delaby and Éric Fettweis in
1983, the band’s lineup was consolidated after multi-instrumentalist Pierre
Béraud-Sudreau joined their ranks in 1984. “Partenaire particulier,” their 1985
debut single, took the French charts by storm, reaching Number 3 and obtaining
platinum certification in 1986 after selling over 5 million copies. That same
year, Delaby quit the band and was rep...