German Propaganda

This is Propaganda, a German band formed in the early eighties who signed with the ZTT label (Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Art of Noise, Grace Jones, etc...).
Their first album Secret Wish was released in 1984 and their first single was "Dr Mabuse" followed by "Duel" and "P. Machinery".

The original line-up with Claudia Brücken (far right)

In 1986, the band broke up after legal problems with ZTT. Claudia Brücken, the lead singer, tried to pursue a solo career but with no real luck.
In the end of the 80s, the band reformed but with a new lead singer. Bye bye Claudia, hello Betsi! She'll help recording their "all American" second album called 1234 this time signed with Virgin Records. The album includes 90s single "Heaven Gives Me Words" written by Howard Jones (who had a few hits in the 80s like "What Is Love" and "Pearl In The Shell"). Well produced, the album was never a commercial success. The band broke up again just to get reformed with the original line up and guess what!?! They broke up again!

The only piece to remember is still Secret Wish.