Hello, One Song Nation. Just a quick note before we begin, we're splitting our Depeche Mode episode into two parts.

That's right, T'allel. We've got so much to say about this incredible band. We needed a little more time to break down two Depeche Mode songs.

Time for all the fun facts, synths, samples, stems, all that good stuff. So welcome to part one where we're going to cover the early years in the genesis of the band,

starting with the song People Are People.

And next week in part two, we'll cover the later years of the band and break down one of their biggest hits.

Now get ready to enjoy our Depeche Mode episode.

Luxury Today's song is by a monumental English band that we absolutely love.

This hit reached the top five in several countries in 1984, number four in the UK and

Switzerland, number two, in Ireland and Poland, and number one in West Germany.

West Germany, remember that place?

Yes, I remember it.

But it was also the first time they got attention outside of Europe.

That's right.

Over the course of their five-decade career, this group became international superstars.

They've been pioneers defining the sound of electronic music with their dynamic approach to

using synthesizers, drum machines, and samplers.

But before all that happened, it was this song that took them from the underground scene

to breaking into the U.S. market.

It's one song, and that song is People Are People by Depechevon.

People are people, so why should it be?

I'm actor, writer-director, and sometimes DJ Diallo-Riddle.

And I'm producer, DJ songwriter, and music hall of just luxury,

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