In 1984, while looking for a performer for the song "Maman a tort," Boutonnat and composer Jérôme Dahan met a young Mylène Gautier. Boutonnat recalled her having a striking presence characterized by:
Boutonnat noted she was "almost compliant with the image of 'Maman a tort'" before they even recorded the track. The Evolution of a Partnership In 1984, while looking for a performer for
Recalled being "thrown out" by almost every record label before signing with RCA. In 1984, while looking for a performer for