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By the time of their final breakup in 2003, they had sold over 120 million records , making them the most successful German pop act in history.

The song was released in September 1984 but initially failed to make an impact. The true catalyst was its performance on German television.

Dieter Bohlen originally wrote and produced the track under the pseudonym Steve Benson .

The story of Modern Talking's breakout hit, is a classic tale of an overnight sensation that actually took months to catch fire. 🎸 The Accidental Birth

Relive the iconic TV performances that launched Modern Talking into global superstardom:

Their legendary performances on ZDF shows like "Wetten, dass...?" and "Peters Popshow" in 1985 solidified their status as icons.

Years after their first split, the duo reunited on ZDF's "Wetten, dass...?" in March 1998, performing a remixed version that went platinum again.