1994 Hit Named 'Greatest Pop Song of All Time'
Eurodance, a genre of electronic dance music that originated in the late 1980s, spawned a number of the greatest pop hits of all time, but one truly stood the test of time.
"What Is Love" by Haddaway, "Cotton Eye Joe" by Swedish group Rednex and "No Limit" by Belgian-Dutch group 2 Unlimited helped define the genre, but it was "Another Night" from Real McCoy that sparked the "greatest pop song of all time," according to Billboard.
'Another Night' Delivers First International Hit for Real McCoy
The song was initially released in 1993 in Europe and made the top 20 of German charts, but failed to catch on in other European countries. Its international release to Canada and then the United States in 1994 provided a new spotlight and gave Real McCoy its first international megahit.
The single quickly soared in popularity, reaching No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and staying in the Top 10 for an impressive 11 weeks. It went on to become a club staple across Europe and North America.
'Another Night' Had a Secret
Despite its popularity, not many knew the secret singer behind the song's success. Real McCoy's lineup was marketed as a trio: rapper Olaf "O-Jay" Jeglitza, dancer Patsy Petersen, and singer Vanessa Mason.
However, it was German studio singer Karin Kasar that delivered uncredited vocals on the track, according to Beat.
"Kasar was not featured in the music videos nor promoted as a member of the act. Instead, she worked behind the scenes, lending her distinctive voice to the track while Petersen performed the visuals," Edwin Betancourt Jr said. "This was a common practice in the Eurodance world at the time, where producers often used session singers to achieve the perfect studio sound while casting charismatic performers for television and video appearances."
The song ended up certified platinum with over 1 million copies sold in the United States.
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This story was originally published by Men's Journal on May 21, 2026, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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This story was originally published May 21, 2026 at 2:30 AM.