FIRST TIME HEARING Yazoo - Don't Go (1982) REACTION

[@marklehuray1091]

Alison Moyet is one of the best vocalists that the UK has ever produced.

[@gmhguagetuqaqghr]

We have Annie Lennox

[@sushifornico]

Such a queen - I love Alison :-)

[@suzannejane1035]

Absolutely!! x

[@artemis1style]

Powerful alison

[@heatherr0420]

She's so criminally underrated too

[@sood9876]

Vince Clark doesn't receive half the recognition he deserves in my opinion. He IS the sound of the 80's for me

[@babayaga489]

Agreed!

[@watchxfiles]

I met him at a book store. He is such a normal guy

[@oreradovanovi5204]

Not at all, after Alison moyet he was Euro- trash elecronica... She ballanced him in a better way

[@suzannejane1035]

Spot on x

[@censoredagain]

@@oreradovanovi5204 that is your taste. But Vince was a founding member of Depeche Mode, Yaz/Yazoo and Erasure! You don't have to like the music of any of the bands but at least respect his accomplishments... which are many.

[@GroupieDoBTS]

Vince Clark , 3 legendary bands: Yazoo Depeche Mode Erasure

[@michael_harren]

*Vince Clark but yes! Legendary.

[@terrycoolidge9511]

@@michael_harren Vince *Clarke 😉

[@michael_harren]

@@terrycoolidge9511 😂😂😂 noted.

[@soinlove6889]

Yes!! Pet Shop Boys & New Order are touring together in the US this year

[@IngeNaning2]

In between Yazoo and Erasure he was in a short lived project called The Assembly which made the great tune "Never Never"

[@leslawrenson]

Vince Clarke practically invented 80s synth pop. And Alison Moyet's vocals are legendary. It was a marriage made in musical heaven.

[@jordanvalencia9597]

Too bad, the two couldn't get along off stage, I really love Yazoo.

[@Darrenski]

Fad gadget and Gary Numan invented 80s synth pop

[@Darrenski]

Vince Clarke just made it more commercially popular. But even DM produced all their best stuff when he left. I'm not saying that was Clarke's fault but I guess it worked out best for both of them. After Clarke DM enlisted Wilder and developed a much deeper darker sound that I doubt they would have done under Clarke who was kinda the boss of the band, for want of a better description. And while Clarke was making the music of 'erasure' (which let's face it, wasn't all that) DM were producing black celebration, music for the masses and violator. I don't think anything erasure did came anywhere close to that. Also moyet had previously been one of fad gadgets backing singers so she probably has an earlier history in synth pop than Clarke. He just had a gift for writing simple, easy to remember catchy songs, which is no bad thing.

[@ginalolajupiter2942]

"All Cried Out" by Allison Moyet really showcases her vocal abilities.

[@PeteC1471]

I agree. A superb song by a great female singer.

[@4evalocd660]

Oh yes shes one of the best💯 🤎🤎✌🏾✌🏾

[@martinsv9183]

I also like her "Love Resurrection".

[@Whippy99]

YES! Great choice, Gina Jessee.

[@Rawwbot]

Not bad, but i prefer "Ole Devil called Love" (the video is a hilarious btw)

[@dirty_laundry]

it's incredible.. after almost forty years I still get goose bumps listening to alison's voice.. It's almost like a first time reaction.. every single time

[@freddysquirenaranjo4859]

42 now and counting lol 😂 😂

[@silverdoeGirl]

OMG This is a jam!!!! Alison Moyet! Weak in the presence of beauty. Only you. All cried out. Love letters.

[@jameswilson1360]

YES !!!!!

[@shella5963]

All cried out... Alison at her best. Love her

[@Astrofrank]

Love Resurrection!

[@kc6610]

"Whispering Your Name"

[@ajruther67]

Nobody's Diary and Situation are 2 other great songs from Yaz

[@darrenmacdonald1499]

Vince Clark is a genius when it comes to electronic music. People were really pissed when they bought a ticket to their early shows, expecting a whole band, and when the curtain rose it was one skinny guy with a computer and the amazing Allison Moyet singing. He single-handedly changed music. And he was also a part of many other bands that started the whole "electronic music" scene, like Depeche Mode and Erasure, as well as numerous side gigs with other musicians.

[@GroupieDoBTS]

I miss the 80s. These days more than ever!

[@turdferguson400]

Same.

[@soinlove6889]

Best decade ever for music

[@weezydee4452]

Me too

[@gaylelucas6295]

Me too my Friend

[@jeremywilson2022]

I was 13 in 1980 my son loves 80s music to and he is22.

[@NEXTLEVELAWARENESS]

Amazing tune love early 80s

[@teresaali6658]

Simon Cowell once said If he could find a talent like Alison Moyet his career would be complete 🤷🏻‍♀️ High praise indeed 🇬🇧

[@angelalane8660]

I'd give it a go!

[@labtechsuperstar]

Alison Moyet is a great singer. I love her songs: "Invisible" and "Nobody's Diary".

[@Dogslife_]

Nobody's Diary is probably my favourite! If I've got this right, Alf hated it because she wrote it at school after she was heartbroken, but Vince loved it and insisted they released it!

[@trishredding8009]

I had the same mullet and the shiny eyeshadow in the 80's. Kids today will never know what fun we had!!!

[@lolalilolily]

I just gave myself a corona haircut and now I'm rocking a mullet again hahaha. Long live the 80's ❤

[@turdferguson400]

@@lolalilolily 😂😂😂👍

[@Kazza_8240]

@@lolalilolily pretend you're a Theo Von fan 🤣

[@Maugirl2]

Best decade ever, ;)

[@jhoang861]

@@lolalilolily 🤣😂🤣 🙌 Long live the 80s ✌️

[@billyjoefrancis]

I was 11 that year. Alison Moyet was a huge female superstar of the 80s here in the UK (I would say along with Annie Lennox and Kate Bush). Imagine having 3 talents around like that today? It's crazy. I can only think of Adele that is remotely close, however even she trails behind those titans. The 80s is the decade that ruled them all.

[@vickismith3176]

Annie Lennox's is 1 of my faves too, along with good ol Kate Bush.

[@steffenjonda8283]

nope - Adele is way better. Not being a true fan - but stay honest. Adele has much more capability to perform... but Alsion Moyet was good - but not in the same league or even the same planet as Adele.

[@salomey5]

@@steffenjonda8283 The fact that you personally prefer Adele doesn't make Adele better. Personally, I'd take Moyet and Lennox over Adele any damn time. Music tastes are subjective. Remember that.

[@maryt2290]

Brings back memories. Looking back at this band, and Eurythmics, sure they were experimenting with digital instrumentation, but the vocals were still legit. Alison Monet and Annie Lennox are for real.

[@bossdog1480]

Annie Lennox has one of the clearest voices in pop.

[@eddisstreet]

Claude Monet was a good impressionist - probably Alison's dad

[@bossdog1480]

@@eddisstreet Great Grandfather maybe?

[@dreamweaver1603]

What’s wrong with the instrumentation? I liked it.

[@mournblade1066]

Digital? What are you talking about? Those synths are 100% pure analog. The Yamaha DX-7--the first "affordable" digital synth--didn't come out until 1983.

[@eightiefiv3]

yazoo is under-appreciated in the US. listen to all their music. amazing band.

[@fleaflicker1451]

Her name is Alison Moyet great 80's voice, at some point they became Yaz. Another song of theirs is 'Only You'.

[@soinlove6889]

Yes!

[@kitty1376]

They had to go by Yaz in the states because there was already a Yazoo here.

[@stevetici2668]

@@kitty1376 Yep everywhere else in the world other than the US they were known as Yazoo. Alison Moyet had an incredible voice!

[@sharonf438]

@taddeo ruggerio her first solo album was called Alf I believe.

[@suellendelaney7458]

Only You....so good!

[@RichTeer]

Songs like this is why old farts like me deride most of the crap "music" put out today. No Autotune for Allison Moyet!

[@Inaflap]

No autotune, but this was lip-sync.

[@RichTeer]

@@Inaflap True, as were most “live” TV performances back then (and probably still now).

[@pedrofrancochau2643]

Hell yeah you said it!

[@RichTeer]

@@jbp929 Yes, we’re about the same age, and you have absolutely no idea how eclectic my musical tastes are. I like some modern music of course, but I don’t tend to like music from artists for whom looking good in a video trumps musical prowess, as exemplified by the use of auto tune. I have literally thousands of records in my collection, so I don’t need a lecture about expanding my tastes.

[@pedrofrancochau2643]

@@jbp929 your points are valid and well received, for sure!

[@i.c.g8557]

vince clarke... the guy on keyboards, was part of Depeche mode, experimental with electronic sounds, probably most famous for being part of erasure, but jeez, Alisons voice is so powerful, completely different tone when she sings only you

[@gershman23]

Not to mention "'Nobody's diary"...

[@Paul-hl8yg]

Always remember when Yazoo quit & Vince went on to form Erasure.. I always thought that Vince had found the male version of Alison, their voices are very similar. Deep strong tones! I got to see Erasure live at the Birmingham NEC. Was a good, if not very camp experience! Lol 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@minty5121]

holy cow the music was done entirely in synthesizer?

[@haukikannel]

Synth and super power singing voice! It is so good combination. Gives life on synt sounds.

[@heidirippl2815]

Vince Clark, one of the main members of Depeche Mode, and now plays with Andy Bell in Erasure

[@flaviuspoa]

Was writing just that, but you were first!

[@4evalocd660]

Another club an radio fav🤎🤎✌🏾✌🏾

[@paranoidandroid4956]

Moyet continues to make outstanding music and her voice is still in top form. Massively underrated but never outclassed. Her last two albums returned her to an electronic palette, a perfect match to her woody, bluesy contralto.

[@falcongal63]

This was for sure a club song. I spent many nights dancing to these great songs in the 80’s. My favorite by them is Only You.

[@demetriuscooksey7147]

My favorite female vocalist of All Time! Glad you giving this duo the respect they deserve.

[@jdlamb1690]

Alison Moyet, fantastic voice. Check out her song Where Hides Sleep.

[@girlindesert]

It’s a beautiful song!

[@linski561]

Aah ! The joy of discovering album tracks. Can i suggest Tears For Fears - Listen

[@jdlamb1690]

@@linski561 all of them! 👍🏾

[@thomasovens478]

Alison Moyet is vocal force of nature. Superb.

[@nazbazal70]

Her voice and Vincent Clarkes keyboards what a combination - this is Adele's influence into music. Nobody's dairy next 👍

[@ericp8428]

Would love to hear Adele cover a yazoo or solo track from Alison moyet

[@fordcorsair]

Would prefer Nobody's Diary to Nobody's Dairy 🐄

[@glenndiaz74]

I’d say “Midnight” Allison’s voice really comes out in that one.

[@ricchardo]

You took the words right out of my mouth “Nobody’s Diary” IS IT!! Yazoo best every tune. Well worth checking out. 😀😀

[@TallicaMan1986]

@@ericp8428 It'd be really cool to hear Allison cover Skyfall.

[@richmurray8992]

"Only You" is their most iconic song. She has also had a bunch of solo hits and is a really talented songwriter as well. "Essex" is my favorite of her albums but you can't go wrong with anything off her Greatest Hits album.

[@ladykaycey]

Alison Moyet. One of my favourites of the 80s. What a voice 😍

[@alisonscurr4395]

I went to see Alison Moyet in concert. She is very humble and down to earth.. It was just her and her band. No flashy dancers or special effects and they weren't needed. She had us all dancing and singing along. She is amazing.

[@surlechapeau]

J, You'll love Alison Moyet's "Love Resurrection" (from solo career)

[@lisamareepritchard6375]

I love that song, miss this music

[@bernz3025]

Don’t burn down the bridges

[@josephcox736]

Ms. Moyet still has an amazing voice today!

[@salomey5]

I just listened to her performing Don't go this past July at a festival and she still sounds amazing and she looks great too! That voice is fantastic!

[@janinefreese3435]

The entire album "Upstairs at Eric's" is really great. In the song "Midnight" Alison gets to really show off her spectacular pipes.

[@NathanWind99]

Upstairs at Eric’s is DOPE! First album I ever bought.

[@Pixelina75]

I bought Depeche Mode 101 and Upstairs at Eric's around the same time AND I had NO IDEA what Yaz even sounded like, I literally bought it SOLELY based on the album cover and had no idea about the connection to DM until I was in my 30s! Upstairs at Eric's is one of the first albums I listened to front to back over and over again. I Before E Except After C, I had never heard anything like it before, just like Alison's voice, it had me HOOKED!

[@gbc7344]

100% agree...I have both albums but midnight is one of my favourite vocal performances ever..still gives me goosebumps..an absolute must listen

[@Pixelina75]

Vince Clarke is the founding member of Depeche Mode. When he left Depeche Mode he had a bunch of songs meant for Depeche Mode and ended up using some of em for this album. There's a great BBC documentary called Synth Britannia where they talk about the fire and ice combo. The 🔥 being those Soul filled vocals and the 🧊 being the cold synth. Great doc you should 1000% see about the birth of the synth in the UK.

[@durv13]

ALISON has such a crisp powerful voice . this is only one of many she sings perfectly .

[@xenacats]

Taking me back to the club days and everyone yelling " DON'T GOOOOOOOOO !!!! "

[@Gordonroyce]

I danced this song a lot when I was 16, 17 years old. Now, am 55 yo. Good memories. Hear too "situation"

[@gguff9196]

"Don't Go" and "Situation" classic floor fillers. Regularly sampled over time. "Only You" is another classic, one that Depeche Mode originally did not want to record. Vincent Clark has continued to make perfect electronic pop songs in Erasure.

[@bigworldddd9566]

She was an absolute powerhouse!!!

[@glenndiaz74]

Almost 40 years and Allison and Vince STILL influence.

[@Sandy-dd4le]

She had been a bit of a name on a kind of cabaret circuit before she met Vince Clark and formed Yazoo. Really powerful singer, they did some really quality stuff together.

[@andimusicjunkie3990]

I really don't know why there are nearly no reactions to Alison Moyet. She deserves it so much...

[@craiggilchrist4223]

Depends how old you are she was quite a talent back when i was a kid here in the UK. A breath of fresh air.

[@rbodee]

Danced to this a lot in high school in the early to mid 1980's. My high school would have a DJ come every friday during lunch hour and we'd dance out in the courtyard next to the cafeteria.

[@stephaniewcallow7875]

Man, all the times I danced my butt off in the Club's to this band throughout the 80's lol

[@user-DJDreamworld]

Situation by them should be next

[@turdferguson400]

And Only You! 💖💖💖👍

[@tombanaski3251]

Both great songs-I’m betting he will recognize Situation as it’s probably their biggest American hit and sampled the most by modern bands (who don’t have the talent to come up with this stuff themselves). Their album Upstairs at Eric’s is terrific, as well as You and Me Both. Great, great music....I am really getting the most out of my Amazon Prime Music membership!!

[@63saruman]

Yes!

[@mrfry3]

state farm

[@annesmith2259]

Yes !!!!!!!!

[@NancyUrbina-q2j]

I still have their album. This song always played in the clubs. Man! I miss this type of music takes me back when I use to go the clubs and you DANCE!!! Thank you for playing this!!

[@DennisRudin]

As some have mentioned here, the keyboardist Vince Clarke was also one of the founding members of Depeche Mode, and is the second half of Erasure together with the singer Andy Bell. He now also has a minimal techno collaboration with Martin Gore of Depeche Mode called VCMG. He really deserves some credit of having shaped the sound of the 80th and beyond. 😁👍

[@danielconnolly8565]

Pure, class and about a year before Blue Monday. “Upstairs at Eric’s”, the album this song is from, is a masterpiece. I recommend giving it a listen. 👌🏼

[@kajnadams]

I listened to this whole album on REPEAT! Very favorite from the 80's.

[@lukemcevoy2385]

It was the first album i ever bought...I was 12.. saved up my pocket money for weeks, then down to Woolworths!

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

YAZOO! Cosmic, Vince was a genius and Alison has a wonderful bluesy voice. Somebody's Diary is a great track too. 1982; a v vintage year.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

@Luna Raven Hi Luna, good ozzie day to you. Yes and Alf wrote that when she was just 16!!

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

@Luna Raven G'day to you too lovely sheila! Oh yeah, I know the Oz language!

[@wizkid9404]

first time i heard this, i went crazy...danced all night long. i am now58, and still love it. so glad to see the young folk trying out some new music...80s were constantly producing new music...

[@kf9346]

"Movin' to the citay, movin' to the citay..." Alison Moyet really paved the way for introducing more soulful and Black-styled voices/singing in to New Wave. As a teen I thought she was Black for a long time until I saw her.

[@soinlove6889]

I thought the lead singer was male when I first heard their music as a kid

[@gaffawebber]

@@soinlove6889 - makes sense. Allison is a Contralto.

[@nicholashunt9522]

She was the 80's vocal range of what Adele has today.

[@garygarnett1]

Definitely had a powerful, commanding voice same as Adele👌

[@AlanHope2013]

@@garygarnett1 Adele is a shouter, sorry. Her voice has volume, but no emotional range.

[@MRoyClark]

Great reaction! Yazoo (known simply as "Yaz" in the US) put out two classic LPs and 4-5 classic singles in their brief 18 months together. Alison Moyet was the Adele of the 1980s, and Yazoo was her first foray into the charts. Vince Clarke, on the other hand, had been a founding member of Depeche Mode and wrote their first three hits (you should review Depeche Mode, "Just can't Get Enough" to get a feel for how different they were, early-on), before the end of 1981, he was gone and Depeche Mode shifted their roles around. Meanwhile, Vince called up an old acquaintance better known for looking Punk and singing The Blues, but it was exactly that contrast between the soulful, sultry vocals of Alison Moyet (also known ad "Alf") and the icy and precise Synthpop of Vince Clarke that was their key to success. It's easy to forget that this was a full year BEFORE Eurythmics had *their* first Synthpop duo hit with "Sweet Dreams". Two classic albums and a handful of dancefloor bangers and Alison went on to a solo career with mixed results. Vince Clarke found Andy Bell, a flamboyant singer with a similar style and range to Alison Moyet's, and they have been together for the last 36+ years as Erasure. You reacted to their hit "A Little Respect" before. They had a few dozen major UK hits and even did well in the US, with 3 US Top20 singles and several placements on the US Dance and Alternative charts. Other songs to check out by Yazoo are: "Only You" (1982/US#67, UK#2), their debut single, was a UK hit at the peak of the Synthpop explosion. The following year, an a capella cover (by The Flying Pickets) made it to UK#1 on Xmas 1983. It is a ballad and a perfect Pop song. It almost sounds like it was designed by the gods, it's so simple, seamless, timeless, and perfect. The minute you hear it, you'll feel like you've known it your whole life. But it wasn't a US hit when it came out, and because it's not a Dance number, it's not been kept alive by 80s nights or anything over here. "Situation" (1982/US#73, US#1/4wks dance chart) While "Only You" underperformed in the US market, the François Kervorkian 12" remix of the US B-side became a Dance smash that still packs floors at any style club, almost 40 years strong. If you thought "Don't Go" had big "Blue Monday" vibes, check out this banger. There's not a video for it (since it wasn't intended as a hit), but I want to make sure you hear the correct version, which was later added to the US release of their debut LP, Upstairs at Eric's (much like the 12" only "Blue Monday" was tacked onto the end if US versions of New Order's Power, Corruption, & Lies LP). Here's a link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIKxp5qCjbt3es0&ab_channel=YazBaltac%C4%B1gil-Topic "Nobody's Diary" (1983/US#1 dance chart, UK#3), Their third UK Top3 hit and their third US Dance #1 was also their last single. The original video sees them really starting to explore and exploit their image. Vince is as straight-faced as ever (it's the Synthpop code, apparently, LOL) but the video shows their potential for bigger things. Alas, it wasn't meant to be. But this is such a perfectly composed and sung piece of songcraft that it was a fine note to close on, along with their second and final LP, 1983's You and Me Both. "Winter Kills" (1982/did not chart) While this was never a single, it is one of their absolute best. It's basically just Alison on piano and vocals with Vince and E.C. Radcliffe adding some percussion and FX. It's a stirring Blues vocal and one of Alison Moyet's finest moments. I think you'll be impressed with her vocals on this one.

[@jamieross3563]

Literally anything by Yazoo/Alison Moyet from the 80s is guaranteed to be great.....Situation, Is This Love, Nobody’s Diary and many more....Alison has an incredible voice. She was friends with an old friend of mine, and I had the privilege of hearing her sing live, regrettably at my friends funeral, so not the best situation to hear her, but got to hear her voice live

[@anabelnieuwen]

Omg yesss! Next should be ‘Yazoo - Only You’ and also ‘Alison Moyet - All Cried Out’ pleeeeeeaaaase🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@LK-pu2bw]

It’s Yaz! Who is yazoo??

[@anabelnieuwen]

@@LK-pu2bw I remember Yazz!! 😻 Different group though. Yazoo was Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet ☺️

[@patronsaintofnow9765]

I'm always chuffed to see how many people love her - have followed her since the beginning. She is, IMO, the most underrated and unappreciated (aside from her die hard fans) singer of the last 50 yrs. Brilliant.

[@jackiepaper6464]

The entire upstairs at Eric’s album is wonderful. Situation and Midnight should be next on your list.

[@marnilong2302]

Love this song, I was still too young to be in the clubs at 82 but this was still a jam in the late 80's in the clubs

[@najwaflowers7014]

Yassss I love this song. It's so hi energy.

[@sandramalone9977]

Saw these at Uni in the 80's, was so fantastic she sang the whole set twice - never seen that happen, ever - what an amazing voice and stage presence, is a gig I have never forgotten or am likely to forget; what a privilege that was.

[@johncbt6246]

The album this song comes off of, Upstairs At Eric's, is a whole masterpiece!

[@tju9470]

I LOVE how you love it!!! Because I grew up in the 80s and this is one of my favorite songs. It's great to see that you appreciate it. Had goose bumps.

[@italoblu]

Next, try their all-time 80s synth classic, Situation 12” version.

[@vespoint]

Yes! The Aggressive Attitude Mix

[@apollo4657]

YES!

[@virginiamota9144]

One of my favorite back in high school 80s

[@unlikeavirgin]

I love seeing the younger generation discover my favorites! Thanks for keeping the music alive!

[@ajruther67]

I have always absolutely loved this group. Great upbeat beats and fun. I've always loved her powerful voice.

[@pdog547]

The guy on synth is Vince Clarke - he was also in Depeche Mode for a short time, but is better known as the musical half of Erasure.

[@garyatwood-mendez6465]

Andy Bell’s a great vocalist, and the voice, too, is an instrument. I dare you to sing along to the entire “I say, I say, I say” album.

[@itsWatty]

Vince Clarke is a genius and he's written some amazing songs. Wish he got more recognition. Don't Go is fantastic. Yazoo only released two studio albums and weren't together for long, but I was lucky enough to see them on tour in 2008 when they briefly reformed and it was so good to hear their songs live.

[@paulhenderson8201]

Allison Moyet won several British Music Awards for her vocals both with Yaz and a very fine solo career. Invisible, being one of those great solo hits.

[@CVH426]

Great single from Yazoo. I love the simple drive and beat from Vince Clarkes synths really pushes Alisons voice forward. Souly voice and machine beats. Love it!!!

[@Ahmed-ex9zu]

“All cried out” and “Only you” are nice ones. “Only You” was sang by the Flying Pickets

[@robertdickson6317]

The flying pickets version was a cover version of yazoo

[@laurieh9102]

The flying pickets were absolutely diabolical, definitely not a good version of the song imo

[@gaylelucas6295]

All cried out love that tune 👏

[@garyatwood-mendez6465]

It was also remade in Spanish by Enrique Iglesias. He couldn’t touch the original version.

[@luxusride1279]

Those vocals give me the chills. The beat and the synths make me stomp my feet 😀

[@duncanfairbairn1350]

Yazoo only recorded two albums, a very short lived duo. The lady, Alison Moyet, came from a punk outfit called the Screaming Abdabs, and went on to have a great solo career. Vince Clarke, the guy, came from Depeche Mode to Yazoo. After the two albums he did a few things (with Paul Quinn, and as part of The Assembly. Check out Never Never from them) before settling in as half of the synthpop phenomenon that is Erasure. In 2010, Yazoo reformed briefly for a live tour, and a "best of" compilation.

[@Snowman13230]

Right. But the Yazoo comeback tour was in 2008

[@lhpl]

Getting goose bumps all over from that voice - music from my teen years. Love it.

[@jameswilson1360]

NO ONE......ON PLANET EARTH......HAS "Pipes" like the beautiful Alison Moyet !!!!!!! Check out any of her singles from her best album ever "The Minutes" !!

[@Mattyuk1]

that voice, those synths, fashion is just simply perfection!

[@johnholler6149]

Wow! If this isn't a trip back to the 80's I don't what is Lol. Some of the best Synth Pop there was for sure. Javon try the Buggles Video killed the Radio Star.

[@williamhulser7354]

From the first few synth notes, I'm suddenly back in the 80's. And I really don't wanna leave!

[@brt5273]

Man this used to pack the dance floor! We'd hear that opening synth line and the place would erupt.

[@jennifermartinez5616]

She is smooth and powerful. When she recognized her talent, I am soooo thankful she stepped up to share with us. Alison Moyet has been part of my growing up! 🥰😘❤️💜🤟🏼

[@jasonmorris2389]

Whilst we’re all talking about Vince Clarke here, Its about time you did some more Erasure reactions., You seemed impressed when you did A Little Respect a few months back.

[@vanessamitrovich7325]

Yes!!!

[@mariecockman8665]

I already know I'll be playing this reaction more than once! Love Allison's voice so much

[@kilgh]

Saw Alison Moyet live just a few year's ago. Easily one of the best concerts I ever saw. Amazing songwriter, lyricist, vocalist. Rare contralto in modern music. Her post 2000s albums have gone back to these electronica roots but with a much more polished current dark energy.

[@joannec3579]

Vince Clarke is incredible. He is responsible for so much great music!

[@vithouse8037]

The great Alison Moyet and the synthmaster Vince Clarke and this Giant 80s anthem.

[@RadioQueen1000]

I was born in 83, so was only like 2 or 3 when I heard this for the 1st time. My oldest sister who graduated high school in 85 use to take me with her to Cleveland State when she was taking music classes there in 86. She had this album on tape and use to blast it in her car. God was a beat up car that was. I use to go over her house and we'd put that tape in the stereo and jam. I was moving in the mid 2000s, and she had the CD that I bought her for Christmas. We blasted it while suck in traffic on the freeway and people were staring at us laughing. So we just laughed and waved. Such good times! I'm so glad to have grown up in the 80s and 90s!

[@magicalmikael4161]

Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet broke up too soon. I would have loved to have heard many more tracks from them. Both of them are so underrated in my humble opinion. 80’s synth pop at its very best.

[@TimLeeSongs]

Loving this reaction. Always loved this band but seeing someone appreciate them for the first time makes me appreciate them afresh all over again! Thanks man :)

[@here_for_the_popcorn4474]

Nobody's Diary is a brilliant track

[@Cyssane]

This was a super popular hit back in the day, especially in the nightclubs. Now it's on my workout playlist. Never fails to get me moving!

[@4evalocd660]

Also " move out situation"🤎🤎✌🏾✌🏾

[@sfbayareagirl]

Whoa, the memories! Allison Moyet was awesome. That amazing voice recognizable anywhere. The 80s was such a eclectic, electric, diverse, energized, and totally NEW sound.

[@turdferguson400]

I love Yazoo! I’ve still got the cassette. 💖💖💖👍

[@TranceTrousers]

One of THE best synth tunes ever! Alison Moyet has an amazing voice and Vince Clark is a genius with a synthesizer

[@antonycoan9424]

Their album was called "Upstairs at Eric's". Good album

[@jimmybisk]

This has a special memory for me in that it's when me & a friend used to go to a local arcade way back when games were in their infancy. They always played this. Every time I hear this I recall the fun times we had!

[@paulsheedy4650]

Go girl go. Have loved Yazoo from way back. Jay you should try Situation (12"Us mix). Guy on keyboards is Vince Clark, formally of Depeche Mode and now of Erasure. Fantastic party song.😁👍❤️🎶

[@simply_psi]

Situation was a club classic back in the 80's such a great song along with Welcome to The Monkey House by Animal Magnet

[@jboosey2431]

many have already commented here about vince clarke - to be clear, he created yaz(oo), depeche mode, and erasure. vince is a principal player in the new wave sound from the 80s. Alison has one of the best voices ever, and it was vince who thought how great her voice with his synth sound would be. if you like alison's vocals, you will probably like annie lennox as well.

[@bmoak]

Vince Clarke is deadpan serious here, but he hammed it up in the official music video, playing a mad scientist .

[@deirdremacnamara9885]

Thanks for a great reaction to a great song. Remember this song back in the day. Alison Moyet has a fantastic voice. 👍🎶