Claude Barzotti

Claude Barzotti, (born 23 July 1953 as Francesco Barzotti) is a Belgian singer of Italian origin of the 1980s.

Barzotti recorded several songs which each sold hundreds of thousands of copies. He first achieved success in 1981 with his song "Le Rital."

Barzotti, whose real first name was Francesco, was born in Châtelineau, Belgium, but raised in Italy.

Barzotti moved back to Belgium at the age of 18 and settlled in the town of Court-Saint-Étienne.

Barzotti began his musical career in France in 1981 with his song "Madame," which sold 400,000 copies.

However, later in the year, Barzotti found widespread success with his song "Le Rital," which propelled him to household- name status.