Modern Talking

Modern Talking were a German dance music duo consisting of lead vocalist Thomas Anders and composer/producer Dieter Bohlen.

The duo had its breakthrough with their first single You're My Heart, You're My Soul (1984), which sold an estimated 8 million records worldwide and reached the top ten in at least eleven countries. In their native Germany, the duo reached five consecutive number one hits, the other ones being You Can Win If You Want, Cheri, Cheri Lady, Brother Louie (which reached number four in the UK) and Atlantis is Calling (S.O.S. for Love).

Furthermore, Modern Talking were the first Western group to officially sell their records in the Soviet Union, resulting in massive fame for both the duo and the solo projects of both members.

In 1987, the duo split up due to performing bans of Anders set up by his then wife Nora Balling, along with declining popularity in Germany. Bohlen then founded the project Blue System, with which he was able to continue his popularity in Eastern Europe. Anders released solo albums which were successes in Eastern Europe, but failures in Germany.

In 1998, the duo returned with the album Back for Good, which consisted of eurodance versions of their 1980s songs, along with four new songs and a medley. It was a huge success in Europe, peaking at number one in seven countries. Since then, the duo released one album per year, until they split up again in 2003.

Global sales of Modern Talking are estimated at 120 million records, making them the most successful German music act.