"" is the debut single by the German pop duo Modern Talking , released in September 1984. Produced and written by Dieter Bohlen (using the pseudonym Steve Benson), it catapulted the duo—consisting of Bohlen and singer Thomas Anders —to international superstardom. The track is a definitive anthem of 1980s Euro-disco and synth-pop , selling over eight million copies worldwide and reaching number one in 35 countries. Musical Composition and Style
The song is characterized by its infectious synth-driven arrangement and Anders’ smooth tenor vocals. A key technical innovation was the use of , inspired by the English band Fox The Fox , which created a distinctive "exotic" sound that became the duo's trademark. "" is the debut single by the German
