Châtelaine (Joyce Pruneau)

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Origin: Shawinigan, Québec, 🇨🇦
Biography:

Châtelaine (born Joyce Pruneau, September 1953, in Shawinigan, Quebec) is a Québécoise and Canadian singer, best known for her contributions to the disco music scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

She first gained recognition in 1977 with the release of Corps à Corps, a French disco adaptation of Raffaella Carrà’s A Far L’Amore Comincia Tu. The song became a hit in Quebec, propelling her into the spotlight and earning her multiple television appearances between 1977 and 1979. During this time, she performed a duet with Goldie Alexander and continued building her reputation within the province’s vibrant music scene.

Musical Career
Debut Album & Early Success (1977–1979)
In 1978, Châtelaine released her first full-length album, Châtelaine, on Amour Records. The album featured a mix of original disco tracks and French-language adaptations of international hits, including:

"Jack and Jill"
"I Wouldn't Give You Up"
"Je Vis Ma Vie" (duet with Goldie Alexander)
The success of her disco sound led to her second and final studio album.

The Patrick Adams Collaboration (1980)
In 1980, Châtelaine worked with renowned disco producer Patrick Adams and Pete Warner to release her self-titled second album. This project featured a stronger electro-disco influence and included:

"Classic" (released as a 12-inch single)
"Take Me"
"Turn Up Your Radio"
"Stand" (a disco cover of Sly and the Family Stone’s hit song)
Despite the disco movement’s decline, the album reinforced her status as a disco artist in Quebec. However, its commercial performance remains uncertain.

Post-Disco Years & Career Hiatus (1981–1986)
As the disco era faded, Châtelaine transitioned to country music and joined The Single Singers, a vocal group directed by Jerry De Villiers. By 1986, she put her music career on hold.

Comeback & Legacy (2000s–Present)
By the 2000s, Châtelaine resumed her singing career, revisiting her disco roots and embracing the success of her earlier hits. In 2001, a compilation album titled Corps à Corps was released by Disques Mérite, celebrating her legacy in the French Canadian disco scene.

Discography Highlights

Albums
Châtelaine (1978, Amour Records)
Chatelaine (1980, Produced by Patrick Adams & Pete Warner)

Notable Singles
Corps à Corps (1977)
Jack and Jill
I Wouldn't Give You Up
Je Vis Ma Vie (duet with Goldie Alexander)
Classic (1980)
Stand (1980)

Châtelaine’s music remains a symbol of Quebec’s disco era, and her contribution to the French-Canadian music scene continues to be recognized and celebrated.