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Who remembers Yaz?
Posted on 3/15/24 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 3/15/24 at 1:42 pm
Yazoo (known as Yaz in North America) were an English synth-pop duo consisting of former Depeche Mode member Vince Clarke (keyboards) and Alison Moyet (vocals).
On this day in 1982, Yaz released their debut single "Only You" featuring (a dance floor favorite) “Situation” as the b-side, taken from their first album, Upstairs at Eric's.
(2 songs on my list of Favorites)
Only You
Situation
Fun Fact- Only You was written by member Vince Clarke, while he was still with Depeche Mode, but recorded in 1982 after he formed Yazoo with Alison Moyet.
The duo formed in late 1981 after Clarke responded to an advertisement Moyet placed in a British music magazine, although the pair had known each other since their school days.
Despite their success, the duo split in May 1983.
Clarke went on to form Erasure, another successful and longer-lasting synth-pop duo, while Moyet had a highly successful solo career.
Another amazing 80’s band that even after their split went on to be very successful and influential to later bands.
In 2008
Clark in Depeche Mode
On this day in 1982, Yaz released their debut single "Only You" featuring (a dance floor favorite) “Situation” as the b-side, taken from their first album, Upstairs at Eric's.
(2 songs on my list of Favorites)
Only You
Situation
Fun Fact- Only You was written by member Vince Clarke, while he was still with Depeche Mode, but recorded in 1982 after he formed Yazoo with Alison Moyet.
The duo formed in late 1981 after Clarke responded to an advertisement Moyet placed in a British music magazine, although the pair had known each other since their school days.
Despite their success, the duo split in May 1983.
Clarke went on to form Erasure, another successful and longer-lasting synth-pop duo, while Moyet had a highly successful solo career.
Another amazing 80’s band that even after their split went on to be very successful and influential to later bands.
In 2008
Clark in Depeche Mode
This post was edited on 3/15/24 at 2:43 pm
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Posted on 3/15/24 at 2:11 pm to STigers
"Don't Go" has one of the most recognizable keyboard intros from the 80s.
Posted on 3/15/24 at 2:13 pm to A12 Oxcart
Posted on 3/15/24 at 2:34 pm to STigers
I was jamming to this at lunch. Girls played it all the time in highschool and you couldn't resist it. Depeche Mode Speak and Spell too.
Posted on 3/15/24 at 3:03 pm to rebelrouser
I do. find my self singing " Move out...Move out...Move out..." quite often.
Posted on 3/15/24 at 3:11 pm to STigers
Originally called Yazoo. Had to change when they found out an American band was using that name.
Posted on 3/15/24 at 3:43 pm to STigers
quote:
Who remembers Yaz?
Great player even though I hate the Sox
Posted on 3/15/24 at 3:43 pm to STigers
One of my favorite all time bands. Saw them at a small venue about 10 years ago and it was intense. Alison still had the same emotion in her voice and Vince is an all time great, of course.
Posted on 3/15/24 at 4:21 pm to STigers
it's insane the number of new wave bands that came out of England in the early 80's. Gotta be well over 400, here are 2 dozen. Pretty much all are still played on Sirius/XM First Wave channel. Hearting a song from this era brings me back to my high school years.
ABC
A-ha
The Cure
Duran Duran
Depeche Mode
The Smiths
The Pretenders
New Order
Psychedelic Furs
The Alarm
Joy Division
The Police
Tears for Fears
Animotion
Pet Shop Boys
Modern English
Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Madness
Squeeze
Spandau Ballet
Culture Club
Echo and the Bunnymen
Adam Ant
Grahm Parker
The Jam
ABC
A-ha
The Cure
Duran Duran
Depeche Mode
The Smiths
The Pretenders
New Order
Psychedelic Furs
The Alarm
Joy Division
The Police
Tears for Fears
Animotion
Pet Shop Boys
Modern English
Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Madness
Squeeze
Spandau Ballet
Culture Club
Echo and the Bunnymen
Adam Ant
Grahm Parker
The Jam
Posted on 3/15/24 at 5:52 pm to STigers
Incredible album. Winter Kills is a gem of a song buried deep on the B-side of the album.
Posted on 3/15/24 at 8:54 pm to STigers
Midnight was a pretty good tune as well.
Posted on 3/16/24 at 4:22 pm to STigers
Remember Upstairs at Eric’s being played at a freshman house party in 1982.
Posted on 3/16/24 at 11:09 pm to STigers
I had that album.
Posted on 3/17/24 at 10:40 pm to STigers
quote:
Who remembers Yaz?
Remember? They're in my regular rotation.
Vince Clarke says that he doesn't regret leaving Depeche Mode. I betcha he does now. $
Posted on 3/18/24 at 9:14 am to STigers
quote:
Who remembers Yaz?
Carl Yastrzemski?
I do; good lefthanded hitter
Posted on 3/18/24 at 9:54 am to STigers
I love Yazoo and play them all the time when I do 80's synthpop sets. But (real talk here) with Hollywood being the way it was in the 1980's, Alison was 10-15 lbs away from being a massive star. Great personality, great voice. But in a time dominated by the music video, they were turned down because of superficial looks.
In today world, they would have been superstars.
In today world, they would have been superstars.
This post was edited on 3/18/24 at 9:55 am
Posted on 3/18/24 at 10:03 am to Lonnie Utah
quote:
But (real talk here) with Hollywood being the way it was in the 1980's, Alison was 10-15 lbs away from being a massive star. Great personality, great voice. But in a time dominated by the music video, they were turned down because of superficial looks.
She was Adele before Adele.
Posted on 3/18/24 at 10:09 am to Vandyrone
quote:
She was Adele before Adele
She was Adele before Ozempic
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