Paul Hardcastle and Derek Green were originally members of the Brit funk band Direct Drive, however at the end of 1982, they decided to leave the band and become a duo. Following their formation, they released the single "Don't Be Mistaken". In early 1983, they released their eponymous debut album which featured the song "Explain the Reasons". It reached No. 65 in the UK Singles Chart the same year. The follow-up single was "Wish You Were Here"; which peaked at No. 71 on the same chart.
