Alison Moyet speaks to Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt | IN FULL | Rockonteurs

This week we welcome Alison Moyet to the show. It’s only taken us 3 years to get her on, but it is well worth the wait. Alison has some incredible stories of her career in music, hanging out at school with members of Depeche Mode and The Cure and starting out in Yazoo with Vince Clarke. She continues to enjoy a wonderful solo career: her new album ‘Key’ is out now and next year she embarks on a huge world tour. You also can’t miss her incredible stories about how she got to Live Aid and who with, plusworking with Lamont Dozier.
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[@jbt6007]

Fan of Alison' Moyet for decades. This is by far one of the best interviews I listened to with her. Great chemistry between her and the lovely hosts.

[@Lighthazzles]

One of this country's finest voices, up there with Annie Lennox and Dusty Springfield. I still love the Alf album especially All Cried Out, still gives me goosies. It also goes without saying she's still absolutely gorgeous!

[@nicensleazy1892]

Gotta love Alison , genuine and sincere x

[@123pilpil]

Always comes over as a lovely human

[@FitzElda]

The refreshing thing about these chats is you two don’t ask the usual tired boring questions that get asked of every single artist. A+++

[@MrCryian]

Alison Moyet - Legend!

[@satjinder]

Amazing voice. Amazing singer.

[@dubmoyet]

Alison has the most wonderful voice in music history. And she’s so humble.

[@spinynorman8217]

It had the opposite effect on me..interesting interview though!

[@FitzElda]

The vocal run down Alison does on ‘Is This Love?’ Is a work of genius

[@Britain17]

Just managed to get 2 tickets to see her in Nottingham.I can't wait she is just amazing 😊

[@StratsRUs]

Such a distinctive voice.That's why the greats are great.Alison's voice is dark honey in tone.Key sounds beautiful.

[@Stuboy]

I was a teenager when Love Ressurection came out i was rooted to the spot where i stood till it finished , remember it like yesterday ❤️ Lovely to see and hear from Alison again Thanks

[@alanmcewan2520]

Full of joy, comedy, wisdom and so articulate. Superb show, thank you. Just rewinding and listening again.

[@redstrat1234]

What a nice lady.

[@GrandadTinkerer]

Always loved Alison's voice. Great to see and hear her again. Thanks lads.

[@sratus]

Is she there? Can't barely see her behind that mic.

[@slavestudios47]

fantastic lady. i never really GOT her in the formative years but i've come to greatly admire her. jus wish the mic wasn't in front of her expressive face 😉 also.. jus recently started watching this series & it's brilliant. brought back many memories of my early music exploration. the range of musical styles covered is fantastic & its so illuminating to hear who influenced the folks who influenced me. thank you for these. much inspiration & appreciation has been afforded to me by you guys 🥰😍

[@FitzElda]

I really enjoyed this chat with Alison. Keep up the good work chaps.

[@cdpetee]

I drove 1,500 miles up and back for Yazoo Reconnected in 2008 and I'm seeing her again next April. Cannot wait. Gary and Guy, this is hands down the best interview I've ever seen with Alison. So funny, so grounded, so honest. It's true when they say you don't get older, you get better. It has been a joy and privilege to follow her career over the course of nearly my whole life.

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

saw her support TFF a few years ago, got a standing ovation

[@sharynmain]

Really refreshing to hear Alison’s take on her achievements. Her insight into her coming into her own identity is real and gritty. I loved her music in the 80’s being born early 70’s. Her and the like of Spandau Ballet transport those in that era to times when life felt unencumbered and anything was possible. Simpler times and more soulful with spirit, I feel. She really has grown her talent and spirit and owns her she is… without pomp , inflated ego or entitlement. It’s endearing , I am now going to repeat again myAlison Moyet you tube tribute session , now that I have seen this … and check out ‘My house’. Thanks guys

[@TheMontyfire]

She’s fantastic ,love listening to her ,a very smart ,genuine and sincere artist

[@appsecbloke]

I never tire of hearing Alison's stories. So fascinating, so varied and she's so engaging. A delight. Thanks for another wonderful interview, fellas.

[@Mudge07]

I just started watching and who’d have guessed the topic would be metal, “hot metal”. Alison brought a strong jazz and blues sensibility to her own music, thankfully pop music also gave her the wider exposure that she deserves.

[@wellerfanuk]

Great, loved this. Alison Moyet is up there as one of the best female vocalists ever. Looking forward to seeing her at the Isle Of Wight Festival this year. Well done guys. Would love to see Paul Weller on the show. Probably be a very hard thing to do🤔

[@moshihus]

Always interesting these chats! Keep them going please!

[@sonicstate]

Excellent interview! 👏 Shared on Sonicstate today!

[@patriciahamilton4475]

Far better singer than Adele and should have been recognised more.😊

[@ingy2468]

Place the microphones lower maybe lads? This is a really nice interview. You don't ask the obvious questions, and it's very casual like round each others house or in a pub chatting, it's enjoyable.

[@IanWalshe]

That was really great. Thanks for doing it.

[@calmandharmony]

Before there was Adele there was Alison Moyet.

[@Michel-r6m]

Alison Moyet talking Jacques Brel and Bowie 😎 Great interview (still watching) and Alison Moyet (legend).

[@dogpaw775]

good on Alison Moyet for continuing to stretch herself creatively.

[@frogslips]

Magnificently articulate interview. What a joy.

[@glamnesianouveaux2039]

This was INCREDIBLE!

[@andreforcier97]

Great talk! There’s something about our age group. We all seemed to learn on the go and if we are lucky, grow emotionally and always striving to be a better person! 👍🍾🥂

[@floatingonairandwater]

I saw Alison supporting Tears for Fears in 2019 and she was absolutely fantastic. Incredibly strong voice, great songs all the way through, both new tracks and some of the 80s solo and Yazoo songs.

[@thefreedweed]

We love Alison

[@RebelBuddha1971]

LOVE Alison. Can’t wait to see her for the first time live in April 2025 at the Keswick outside Philly!

[@KaylasMusicalDigest545]

Love her incredible voice!! I love when "I go weak when in the presence of beauty" plays in my head🤗

[@matsfrommusic]

Brilliant. I still have a vivid memory of being away on a 3 day school trip in seventh grade in 1983 listening to Yazoos brand new album You and me both. Great songwriter too.

[@mathumphreys]

Great interview! Even in a podcast Alison's voice sounds amazing.

[@JohnnyA-bf6iq]

To coin a phrase, a great voice for radio. Lovely depth and tone.

[@garyhillman4993]

Alison has a truly great recognisable voice

[@SaraH-od8sd]

Alison Moyet has always been someone I’d love to have a pint with x

[@davewalker5706]

Great interview. I grew up in Billericay and visited Basildon often then, going round the record shops at the weekend after punk records. I'm sure Alison remembers the Pop Inn record stall in the market.For all I know I may have crossed paths with Alison without knowing it. I remember the old guy on that stall guarding the box they kept the punk singles. Remember going to what was Crocs, but was early 80's when it became the Pink Toothbrush, which thankfully it still is.

[@MrCheswickMusic]

One of my favourite female vocalists, such a lovely tone to her voice, x factor wannabe's could learn a lot from Alison of what NOT to do, don't over complicate it, keep it simple, great melody, soulful, honest, job's a good 'un I'd say ha ha

[@FrankD-t5i]

Great work again guys

[@Thetruuuuuth]

Alison has sooooooo many great songs and has always been one of my favourite singers. Her music is on my mp3 player so I listen to her every day ❤ And she comes across as a really genuinely lovely lady 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jaimelaverc2475]

Yazoo played on The Tube in 1982, and Alison absolutely blasted it.

[@darringodden7225]

I just cannot believe how much music gets into your bones. This one just made me remember feeling positive and optimistic.a feeling I had 40 od years ago and still have.

[@dedimadden3214]

Nice one, Guy. Ive been enjoying a few of these chats of yours and Gary's with these interesting people 😊

[@christopherking3937]

Alison is brilliant, Vince is brilliant. The British press is shite.

[@Logans3Run]

With Ally, there's always something 'new' to hear about and discover because of her intellect and innate talent, that will always make her current and enjoyable to listen to, as an artist. One of the very few rare gems.

[@Mod-rw9cw]

She looks fantastic.

[@alanarmer8069]

Great video 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@markleaning107]

What a women .And what a singer

[@stream2watch]

Makes me want to listen to Nobody's Diary. Such raw sadness. Love it.

[@moog37-j3b]

Hi Chaps been loving the channel !! Now hers a Challenge and dont think its going to Happen in a MILLION Years ! But can you get David Sylvian on ? Or Lloyd Cole or Ian Mac or Dave Gedge or Lastly Dave V off the Dammed ??? Now thats an AAAA list !!

[@StevieZero]

Good one ❤

[@steveaiden4514]

I am going to get the album now!

[@meetmobility]

Basildon! I don't know why I was surprised given the DM connection, but yeah, good things came out of that town! Me too. 😉

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

What a fantastic lady, loved her since the start. An artists work is never completed, I remember drawing a great image of Gary Numan, it was ok but not finished. Wahay , its not just me who loves Jackes Brelle

[@dixgun]

She's got as commanding a speaking voice as singing.

[@bromptinowner763]

Such a unique unmistakable voice Alison, Upstairs at Eric's my favourite

[@heyginger3361]

Es war wohl unmöglich die Kamera so zu positionieren, dass man Alison`s Gesicht sehen kann ohne dem Mikrophon davor, was? Wie schade. Abgesehen davon: großartige Frau, unfassbar tolle Stimme, wie schön dass sie in der heutigen Musikwelt aktiv ist!

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

👍 huge fan

[@NormanClaret1882]

Seriously good....again.

[@Biffinnbridge]

Love the show. There’s no real need for condenser microphones in view. Podcasters usually have them on view for sponsorship or just to show off their equipment. It’s not a good look.

[@nigel8247]

Come on lads those microphones are total overkill 😂

[@TheRamblingsofBry]

haha, I thought that...

[@vitaminfian]

From @12:21 to @12:31 is especially excellent and powerful

[@suffolkaudiophile]

I would have thought lavalier mics would have been a better option....

[@MicrophonesInTheTrees]

Quality mic/camera placement.

[@OlafProt]

Alison is amazing. Fabulous woman. Alf was never off the stereo in our house. I've always wanted to ask her about live aid. Like "you were stood singing next to Bowie, Geldof, Townshend and McCartney." The ultimate pinch yourself. What the fuck is with those absurdly huge microphones though? Is it like having a big car or a cucumber down your trousers?! 😂

[@tinabolesful5184]

Mwah! just brill

[@comicmorphiclong-boxevolut4773]

Are the microphones the most important feature? Great interview though!!

[@ZONERBAND]

First! Hi 👋🏼

[@RubyDimasStudio]

Singers are well come too

As I understand it at that time from the manager of another band recording in the studio, it was Swain and Jolley chosen because they were good producers of voices which Alison hadn't benefitted from up until then with the focus on the electronica.

[@nicensleazy1892]

Any change of Getting Hugh Cornwell on ?

[@MrHoefnix]

I’m thinking of interviews with the likes of Paul Rodgers, Richie Blackmore, Andy Scott, Robert Smith, Kate Bush, David Sylvian, Brian May, Andy Partridge and Cliff Richard of course. Would that be possible?

[@chrisb6296]

Her voice on electronica must have been influential on the House sound

[@ButternoteBackingTracks]

Intetesting interview with Alison, but guys, come on, sort your camera angles out with the mics!

[@WH-hi5ew]

Wasnt she in the same maths class at school as Martin Gore from Depeche Mode?

[@dixgun]

👍

[@melike1984]

smaller microphone so we can see her next time......

[@mikebon8352]

She is so nice real English sunny funny interesting Lady.

[@milesflanagan4899]

Love the interview but the placement of the mic and camera has tone sorted. Could hardly see her face.

[@factoryfactory7142]

I think her voice is more lightyear than woody dont you think?

[@cliddily]

Great Alison! Only wish that ruddy mic wasn't obscuring you face.

[@k.s.421]

Alison, beste weibliche Stimme seit Dekaden. Ich war in den 80er-Jahren ein riesiger Yazoo-Fan. Danach habe ich immer ihre Karriere verfolgt. Ich hoffe, sie macht noch viele schöne Platten.

[@Check-it-out]

Would they know small and better mics exist ?

[@GuitarTechniquePatterns-v3d]

Excellent

[@stermindelves4251]

Sorry lads but didn’t you think anyone wanted to see Alison? Why hide her behind a microphone?

[@dcfa71]

It’s annoying the microphone is covering her face for the entire interview

[@Mors_Inimicis]

‘They want labour out and Reform in’ ? So ‘they’ want to exchange one clueless party for an even more clueless party that split the vote at Julys GE and gave labour all this power . My thoughts this morning are as always for those people who woke up in labour constituencies on July 5th .

[@Check-it-out]

50.000 € Speakers in a conference room… 🤔🙄

[@numan6959]

Whose idea was it to stick the microphone in front of her face? Amateurs.

[@factoryfactory7142]

You took a whole lot of loving for a handful of nothing....

[@davidwhite4874]

Wow! I always wondered what had happened to Alison Moyet. She’s looking well (and thin).

[@eightiesmusic1984]

Comment on her weight is entirely inappropriate. Just don't.

[@davidwhite4874]

@ Oh, don’t be so po-faced. I remember her from the 80’s, I merely commented on how she’s changed. Take your fascist curtailment of speech elsewhere.

[@saintdon4461]

@@eightiesmusic1984 fancy seeing you here..and being an irritant as per usual lol

[@eightiesmusic1984]

@@davidwhite4874 Predictable reaction. It is not curtailment of speech and to equate challenging what you said with fascism is a disgrace and speaks volumes about your attitude. You can say it but don't be surprised if there is pushback against a sexist, inappropriate comment. It is not the 1980s and there are plenty of people who find such a comment objectionable, which is exactly how you sound.

[@davidwhite4874]

@@eightiesmusic1984 What’s sexist about it? If she were a man I would have said the same thing, indeed I have done regarding Buster Bloodvessel a few years back. I’m a fat bloke myself and am always impressed by other erstwhile fat people who have managed to lose weight, something I find very difficult. So take your pewling overthenthitivity and move on.

[@assistantto007]

Why do so many youtubers feel compelled to use these stupidly humongous microphones? Its ridiculous. Perfectly good audio can be had with much more sensibly sized gear..

[@ConstableHandsy]

Thank God. Someone not connected with effing Pink Floyd 🙉