The Real McCoy gained fame in the mid-'90s with their hit single "Another Night," which became the best-selling single by a German group in U.S. history. Led by producer Olaf Jeglitza, the group found international success in 1994 with a lineup change that included Patricia Petersen and Vanessa Mason. Their album "Another Night" went double-platinum, but subsequent releases failed to match its success, leading to the group's disbandment before the end of the decade. Olaf Jeglitza continued his music career, eventually reviving the Real McCoy in the 2000s with new members and record deals, performing in Canada and Europe.

The Real McCoy's brief but impactful domination of the pop and dance charts in America was propelled by hits like "Another Night," "Run Away," and "Come and Get Your Love." Despite lineup changes and a decline in popularity after their initial success, the group's legacy continued as Olaf Jeglitza revived the project in the 2000s. Jeglitza's collaboration with Ich Troje for the Eurovision Song Contest and subsequent contracts with Sony Music Germany kept the Real McCoy name alive, leading to new performances and music releases in Canada and Europe starting in 2009.