Yazoo - "Only You"
Apr 10, 2017 20:14:04 GMT -5
Post by Glove Slap on Apr 10, 2017 20:14:04 GMT -5
The first single from the highly influential duo of Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet, it hit #2 in the UK in 1982 and #67 in the US when it was released there later that year. It was later included on their first album, Upstairs at Eric's. It has been covered several times since its release, starting with an a capella version the following year which became the X-mas #1 in the UK. It was actually offered to Depeche Mode first, which Clarke had left very recently, but they declined.
This is one of the major classics of the early 80s imo, and one of the most enduring Synthpop tracks. Similar to Tainted Love, most would likely be surprised to find out that it wasn't a major hit in the US when it was originally released.
This is one of the major classics of the early 80s imo, and one of the most enduring Synthpop tracks. Similar to Tainted Love, most would likely be surprised to find out that it wasn't a major hit in the US when it was originally released.
