VIBES!| FIRST TIME HEARING Yazoo - The Only Way Is up REACTION

[@kevin982]

Yazz and Yazoo are two completely different groups.

[@nickhaswell6011]

Yep they absolutely are

[@kimhubbard826]

However Yaz, not Yazz, is Yazoo's name in America. Lol

[@kevin982]

@@kimhubbard826 Yazoo has a singer called Alison Moyet. We call Yazz by another name Kristina I think. Two distinct different bands.

[@rickparman7040]

I thought I was the only one that knew they're 2 different artists. Hello friends! 😊

[@elcorado83]

Ooh COMPLETE fumble guys!! Think Rob squad needs to do this again as nearly EVERY thing they say in this video is SO wrong!!

[@esclad]

Yazz & Yazoo are two different bands. Yazz is a female solo from the late 80s and Yazoo is the duo of Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke from the early 80s :)

[@andre.gorley]

They had to change their name in the USA because the was a band called Yaz threatening to sue them. Yazz is a different singer and she's the one showcase in this video. Nothing to do with Yazoo or Yaz at all.

[@luziferschadenfreudevonhol8487]

@@andre.gorley Yazoo had to change their name to Yaz in the US due the name Yazoo already being used in the US as Yazoo Records, not by a band. Everywhere else they were known as Yazoo.

[@andre.gorley]

My mistake but there was also a band called Yaz and coupled with the possible threat of a lawsuit by Blues record label Yazoo Records they indeed changed their name.

[@robertobrien5709]

Yazz is the name of the lead singer, the name of the band is Yazz & The Plastic population.

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

Yazz (Yasmin Evans) is a London solo singer. Yazoo/Yaz is an Essex duo which includes former Depeche Mode singer Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet, who had known one another since schooldays. Both Yazz and Yazoo are British and began performing in the 80s, but as one is a woman of British/Jamaican heritage, and the other is a duo, it shouldn't be difficult to tell them apart.

[@britishknightakaminininja1123]

Plus, Yazz was only the singer. The actual band that the record was released by and credited to was "Yazz And The Plastic Population"

[@garynevister2123]

Well Vince Clarke never sang much, did he.. But he was the main songwriter and keyboard/synth player in Depeche Mode their first years. And then left early on to form Yazoo/Yaz, and later Erasure. Dave Gahan (and Martin Gore) did the singing in DM.

[@JBettz]

Check out more depeche mode stuff Vince Clark and Martin Gore best keyboard synth players of the 80'90' and still so many records they've both been involved in 👍🏼

[@Escapee5931]

Didn't Alison Moyet go by the name "Alf" while she was in Yazoo?

[@garynevister2123]

@@JBettz I feel it's appropriate to mention Andy Fletcher too. He is prob the one who's done the most synth work in DM over the years and I think he's been pretty important to their sound.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, this is Yazz (Yasmin Evans)!!!! NOT Yaz/Yazoo!!! You'll love Yaz/Yazoo's "Only You" !!! Also you'll love Yaz/Yazoo's amazing lead singer Alison Moyet's solo song "Love Resurrection"!! Yaz in North America, Yazoo everywhere else.

[@Jessica_Roth]

You just know there's a Yazzz out there, waiting to confuse things even further. At least Carl "Yaz" Yastrzemski never tried to go into music.

[@surlechapeau]

@@Jessica_Roth 🤣

[@poppad331]

​@@Jessica_RothTaz the cartoon Tasmanian devil is waiting on the sidelines ready to whizz his way through them all lol

[@Jessica_Roth]

@@poppad331 Now if we can get Jay and Amber to cover Todd Rundgren's first group, The Nazz! ("Open My Eyes" is the obvious choice.) See if they can keep it separate from Nazareth, Nazz, and Lil Nas X. And all that jazz…

[@hk43xx]

Another good song to check out from the 80s British techno scene is "Theme from S'Express" by S'Express. It has a really good beat.

[@davidhuggan6315]

And MARRS - Pump Up The Volume

[@henkdelange3107]

One of my favs

[@seanparker5373]

The song was done by Yazz, an English singer. Yazoo is a different band, a duet led by Allison Moyet...

[@seanparker5373]

Yazoo were also called Yaz in States. But, Yazz is different from Yaz. Lol

[@DanielOrion74]

Just mentioned the same.

[@dcanmore]

this was a monster hit in the UK and across Europe back in the day. This was billed as Yazz and the Plastic Population. You'd love other 80s pop/dance classics Mel & Kim 'Respectable' and Desireless 'Voyage Voyage'

[@DeeDeeSmash22]

I remember listening to Yazz and The Plastic Population as a teenager, good song! Yazoo is a different band

[@alyarout]

the only way is up, stand up for your love rights, fine time. this woman had great few months then disappeared. i remember that this song was the best selling song that year in the uk.

[@jeffthomas3707]

Yazz & Yazoo are completely different acts.

[@brooklynbrownsater]

This is Yazz, the solo artist. You confused her with Yazoo (known as Yaz in the US) which is the duo of Alison Moyet & Vincent Clarke (he is formerly of Depeche Mode) Clarke went on to form Erasure and Moyet had a successful solo career.

[@rebrox6545]

As probably countless people are correcting you guys, Yazz and Yazzo are two completely different artists. As you correctly pointed out Yazzo features Vince Clark on keyboards who was an original member of Depeche Mode with outstanding vocals by Alison Moyet who is a formidable solo artist in her own right. (Should check her work out you’ll be amazed) Yazz is short for Yasmine Evens and was originally from London, she was a very successful model and dancer for becoming a singer, she also has an excellent back catalog of solo work worth checking out, hope this clears things up for you guys. 🤟

[@charmaine1884]

A nice constructive correction.

[@mamatay7]

The reason for the confusion is that in North America, Yazoo (Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke) goes by the name Yaz, with one "z," as opposed to the singer in this video, who goes by Yazz, with 2 "z"s.

[@dougbarton4668]

Yes, Yazoo and Yazz are two different groups, but in North America, Yazoo was known as Yaz. Alison Moyet’s voice, just phenomenal.

[@jimgeorge9476]

Yes, Yazoo and Yazz are three different groups. Sorry couldn't help myself.

[@mkmstillstackin]

I sooo understand guys. This one is QUITE confusing. 😄This is a different Yazz/Yazoo from the Yazoo you guys reacted to previously. This Yazz is the singer rather than the group (founded by Vince Clarke, formerly of Depeche Mode, along with Allison Moyet). Two separate acts, but both British, and both Awesome! And Yes, Jay, This was indeed a club banger!

[@comicdave1962]

It's interesting that you say Vince Clarke, formerly of Depeche Mode instead of Currently in Erasure. He was in Depeche Mode for 1 year. He has been in Erasure with Andy Bell for nearly 40 years.

[@mkmstillstackin]

@@comicdave1962 Good point. Clarke is no doubt known more for Erasure than DM. However, I thought I'd mention DM because Amber mentioned it, which, in retrospect, I should have given her credit for doing so, which I guess I'm doing so right now.

[@britishknightakaminininja1123]

Haha I swear your explanation only made it more confusing, even though you started well. Spot on that Yazz is only the singer, and this record was actually credited to the band who were known as "Yazz And The Plastic Population" both on this and the slightly earlier 'feature' on Coldcut's "Doctorin' The House" (both of which were hits in 1988). Yazoo was a duo act that had massive critical and commercial success years earlier, and had already disbanded by 1988. The way you mentioned the singer and the wholly different group in the same sentence gets confusing when even this record was by a group (Yazz And The Plastic Population) rather than Yazz as a solo artist.

[@brinsonopinion]

This song came out during my 1st year of sobriety & still has incredible resonance for me. Hearing this gave me some really wonderful sense memory vibes so thank you guys - definitely pleased but not surprised you loved it too!

[@chrismoorembe6400]

Yazz’s next hit in the 80s was ‘Stand up for your love rights’ another banger. Then did a lovely slow reggae jam called ‘Fine time’. She had hits into the 90s.

[@Liofa73]

But really she was a one hit wonder... the next songs were fine, but they didn't hit the heights of this one.

[@Xiroi87]

Yazz, an English singer, kind of a one hit wonder and a stylist who created George Michael's look after Wham! And as others said, nothing to do with Yazoo

[@jedislap8726]

Ummm no. she had two other top 10 hits and 3 more top 40 songs and that doesn't include appearing on Coldcut's hit Doctorin' the House that was also a top 10 hit. Also I can find absolutely NOTHING that says she was George Michael's stylist only that she was a catwalk model and her ex-husband formed Wham! .

[@Xiroi87]

@@jedislap8726 well, in continental Europe she basically only had this hit, extremely popular, though. Back in the day it was often mentioned she was responsible for George Michael's look, no idea where you can double check that, sorry. You don't have to take mu word for that, of course.

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

DESIRELESS - Voyage Voyage 80s Club Dance Classics synth / techno pop. Youguys gonna love this funky and cool jam.

[@Shellgrit]

Yes this is not Alison Moyet, who was the lead singer of Yazoo. Two completely different bands

[@andymageen5308]

I like to learn something new everyday. Today I finally got to understand the difference between Yaz, Yazz and Yazoo. Thanks to the RS community for clearing that up, it honestly confused me. Love this channel. ✌️

[@mamatay7]

Yep! Yaz is the same as Yazoo. Yazz is neither Yaz nor Yazoo 😊

[@richardhughes9255]

Hi from the UK: home of both Yazz in the US (Yazoo elsewhere) and Yazz and the Plastic Population (this band). As stated below, they are two different bands. Yazoo was Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke, while Yazz and the Plastic Population is Yasmin Evans and the Plastic Population were her band. This was their first hit, in 1987. By 1987 Yazoo was done and dusted: Alison Moyet (whose solo work needs to be looked at) had gone solo and Vince was in Erasure with Andy Bell. Vince was in Depeche Mode, which is French for fashion despatch, and was a magazine in France when the band was named. It is actually Dépêche Mode - "Depesh Mod", but became "Depesh Mode" with the band.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

Jay and Amber, a bit of understandable confusion, this is 'Yazz and The Plastic Population' lead singer Yasmin Evans the other members 'The Plastic Population' were another band 'Coldcut' who had hits including "People Hold On" featuring Lisa Stansfield (well worth reacting to), not to be confused with Yaz/Yazoo. This is a cover of the Soul artist Otis Clay's song from 1980.

[@Roberto_79]

THE 80’s dance anthem of all dance anthems

[@caz1385]

My dad loved this when it came out, he would have been in his fifties. I remember we thought my dad was so hip to like a song we kids all liked too. Sadly, we have lost dad now, but every time we hear this we remember him dancing around 😊

[@sjlittler70]

Same story with my mum. Can still see her dancing about with this on the radio 😌

[@gordonpatterson8615]

Huge No1 for Yazz and a massive club hit. She had a big hit before this one, Coldcut featuring Yazz - Doctorin’ The House which was also a big club hit!

[@judywoodhouse7816]

This so reminds me of my younger sister who died 9 years ago this was the song she chose for her funeral, she always had a sense of humour

[@PaulWhytcross]

As others have mentioned, this is Yazz & The Plastic Population from 1988. Yazoo (or Yaz, as they were known in the US) are a totally different act and are from the early 80s.

[@mapleleafmackem7202]

Yazoo (Yazz in the US) had broken up before this was released, Vince Clarke (ex Depeche Mode was with Erasure and Alison Moyet had gone solo. Neither were involved in this track.

[@TheClairem75]

My fav song from the 80s! So many happy memories

[@GroupieDoBTS]

I was 16 when this song was released. Yeah, being a teen during late 80s /early 90s was FUN! I feel so blessed for being able to had live so many iconic music moments... Love ur reacts guys! Love from 🇧🇷

[@ryanfeit1420]

You guys would really enjoy Technotronic's "Pump Up The Jam" which was released in late 1989. It was a dance club smash.

[@luziferschadenfreudevonhol8487]

i still have the 12" club mix vinyl single of that song! 😊

[@petersconrad3917]

Heard this back in the late '80s early '90s. Heard it many times. Uplifting and a good vibe song, make you forget about everything and dance ❤🎉🎉🎉. Reaction 👍👍

[@emilycerbone7648]

Yes! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Finally! One of my dance song faves from back in the day!

[@NicholasSarsby]

This song was the best selling song in the UK in 1988 and was part of the new house music craze that began a year or two before, which originated from Chicago. Really great song. She didn't have any other real hits of my recollection but this song is timeless.

[@davidhuggan6315]

She had Doctorin the House with ColdCut before this and then had Stand Up For Your Love Rights

[@JM-ss6uy]

Agreed, it's a classic but was actually only the second best selling song of 1988 selling a pretty phenomenal 630,000 copies. But the number 1 selling song by quite some margin belonged to Sir Cliff Richard with Mistletoe and Wine selling 737,000 copies.

[@kadiummusic]

Want more of this? Mel & Kim... Respectable. Massive hit in the UK! 😎

[@The_Yokshireman_In_The_Hat]

Definitely Yazz! Yazoo were fronted by Alison Moyet from memory. If you haven't already done so then have a look for "Only You" by Yazoo or The Flying Pickets. Both excellent!

[@mamatay7]

The band Yazoo (eith Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke) is known in the U. S. as Yaz (with one "z") as opposed to the artist in this video, Yasmin Evans, known as Yazz (with two "z"s)

[@maureenormston8356]

Massive hit in the UK, proper floor filler and feel good song. Have you guys checked out Mel and Kim "Respectable" or "Showin' Out - Get Fresh For The Weekend" yet? Great 80's pop tunes 👍

[@helindove2237]

Indeed, great 80's pop tunes. If Amber was there at the time, she would certainly have tried to imitate the dance moves and sing along with Mel & Kim (like most girls did back then).

[@joannelong8056]

Totally agree @@helindove2237 ! Would love to see the Rob Squad react to Respectable in particular.

[@rickb3645]

It's giving me nightclub vibes and flashbacks to the late night show... "The Hit Man And Her"... 😂👍

[@theKarstenR]

So funny how you two agreed you could hear Vince Clarke (from Yazoo, early Depeche Mode and Erasure) in this. 😂 This was pretty much the beginning of the big acid house wave in (especially British) mainstream pop.

[@furryrug5998]

Nothing but happy vibes!,

[@seanlowe4785]

It was actually Yazz and the plastic population. I have the vinyl single still to this day. Big hit in the day. Yazoo was a totally different band, should have a look at them as well.

[@COLINWARD-v3y]

This was a good bouncy song from the late 80's by Yazz and was a No1 here in the UK. Another good soulful song from a similar time was 'My one Temptation' by Mica Paris -Colin Ward

[@HarrisMiller-qw6xh]

Would love to hear misfit by curiosity killed the cat on here, great music

[@COLINWARD-v3y]

Yes they are a cool band@@HarrisMiller-qw6xh

[@ScreamqueenarmyBlogspot666]

Yazoo featuring Alison Moyet & Vince Clarke are the ones that are known as 'Yaz' in North America. However the artist they are reacting to is Yazz ( with 2 z's) , a British solo artist

[@softshallow7435]

Late 80’s as music direction, sound sound and dance was changing as we headed towards and into 1990’s. This was a big number 1 here in the U.K for weeks.

[@slimboy00000]

This is NOT the Yazoo from early 80's consisting of female singer Alison Moyet and former Depeche mode member Vince Clark. This is Yazz a solo female singer from UK in late 80's. But i know it's confusing .

[@nickhaswell6011]

Alison moyet soooo needs to be covered for her solo stuff she has such awesome hits not just the ones with yazoo Weak in the presence of beauty Is this love All cried out and many others

[@joannelong8056]

Yes, please!

[@nickhaswell6011]

@@joannelong8056 yeah badly needed alison moyet, she is better than adele in my opinion she definitely big time needs to be done no doubt about it her voice is incredible

[@mrjomaled755]

OMG, haven't heard this song since the late 80s. It brings back a lot of club memories and the songs is just uplifting. Thanks for bringing it back

[@kevinshelley2803]

I was doing contract work at CBS Records when this came out. My biggest memory is endless dumpsters full of "The Only Way Is Up" 7 inch singles. One of the pressing machines had thrown a wobbler and churned out 1000's of singles with a major fault. Best bit is they were all ground up to make more "Only Way Is Up" singles. 😊

[@davidmontgomery9194]

Oh... whoa... you got your wires crossed there. Yazoo (British duo) was know as Yaz (becaus of an existing record label called 'Yazoo' in the US). That duo has two albums and launched the solo career of Alison Moyet (check out many of her songs - incredible both in Yazoo and solo). Yazz, as you discover, is a completely different artist - more of a one-hit-wonder, but this song was a huge hit for her! Thanks for your reactions. You two are fantastic to watch and listen to xx

[@sophiapangloss2149]

Haha, I had forgotten about the whole Yaz/Yazz/Yazoo situation. For clarity, iirc, Vince Clarke founded Depeche Mode, then he left and formed Yazoo with Alison Moyet (aka Alf) but they had to re-name to 'Yaz' for America due to there already being an American artist or group called 'Yazoo', or maybe it was a yoghurt drink, I can't actually recall very correctly these days... then when they split up he formed Erasure with Andy Bell. Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Erasure, all high-quality music, lots you would enjoy, Then, after all that, Yazz came along with the Plastic Population. That song, The Only Way Is Up was a huge hit, 2nd biggest hit of the year in UK (1988)

[@101scetch]

This was such an amazing band in the 80s. I used to have such a crush on the female lead singer. This song came out when I was in high school. Thanks so much for playing it and making my day. Bless both of you and your family.

[@Robbyrool]

Alison Moyet is kinda like if Annie Lennox was a British female singer from the 80s with a deep, soulful voice and a really short hairdo… Oh wait…

[@mattpotter8725]

Yazz (and how could you forget The Plastic Population) had nothing to do with Yazoo, as far as I remember, completely different artists!!! This was a club banger back in the day, you're right. Definitely a one hit wonder here in the UK, but fondly remembered I think.

[@davidtompkins7985]

The original by Otis Clay is also a great track - often heard at Northern Soul events. Now there’s an overlooked genre… Have a listen to Barbara McNair’s ‘You’re gonna love my baby’ for example.

[@skm6777]

Roy Clark - Malaguena. Can't believe y'all haven't listened to it yet. I never cared about Roy Clark before, but I saw him playing this song recently and I can't believe that's the same guy from "Hee Haw," the stuff you were forced to watch in the hospitals while visiting your grandma. HE IS AMAZING!

[@johnmcconnachie2112]

Absolutely brilliant brings back so many memories 😜

[@jessicalee7119]

This is ~ ~ ~ Yazz (born Yasmin Evans; 19 May 1960) is a British pop singer, who remains perhaps best known for her 1988 UK number one single "The Only Way Is Up". Some of her records are credited to Yazz and the Plastic Population. I don't think Vince Clarke (Depeche Mode) played in this band.

[@jellyrollnorton]

A happy feel-good, dance-floor hit from 1988 by Yazz.

[@emmahowells8334]

Yazz and Yazoo are different artists guys, Yazz is a English solo Artist.

[@marioibarra7886]

Gotta give the people what they want: Depeche Mode live and in concert “Never let me down again”

[@stumm71]

Completely agree with your message! But what live verssion? 101, live in Paris or live in Hamburg on the MTV music awards?

[@dixgun]

Gary Numan & Bill Sharpe - “Change Your Mind”

[@dougiemilnephotography756]

The full name of this band is Yazz and the Plastic Population. Yazz, short for Yasmin Evans, spent the early part of her career as a catwalk model. She was also, I recall, Nik Kershaw's hairdresser (Kershaw is another artist you should check out - try Dancing Girls or Wouldn't it be Good).

[@davidchapman2213]

Yazz as in Yasmin Evans (sometimes referred to as Yazz and the Plastic Population)... Not of the same group Yazoo with Vince Clarke and Allison Moyet with Situation and Don't Go. Yazz's Solo career spawned this awesome dance song that was very popular in the gay clubs in the early 90's. Great song.

[@nickhaswell6011]

Yazz and yazoo totally different groups big time nothing like eachother

[@Bug-in-the-green]

Loved this growing up in the UK. Yazz and the plastic population is how we knew it. Thanks for the memories and you two are a breath of fresh air ❤️

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

This was the biggest hit of the year when it released in the uk. 87-88. Man, it was everywhere. I got sick of it after a while, but I'm back to loving it.😂

[@ruff500]

I lived in Latvia in those years and for the first time i heard this song on Radio Luxembourg on medium waves📻 it was a good time😊

[@lynnejamieson2063]

Man, it seemed to be on Top of the Pops for months…at least to my early teen brain.

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

@@ruff500 I remember radio Luxembourg, buddy. Hasn't it shut down now?

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

@@lynnejamieson2063 darn thing was everywhere, lol. It was definitely overplayed in the end, but as I say, over the year's I've learned to love it again. 😂

[@lynnejamieson2063]

@@TheRetroManRandySavage I really just find it a nostalgic reminder of my early teens, so it brings a smile to my face…though it’s often a Sunday night church run youth club that pops to mind if I hear it.

[@helindove2237]

For another uplifting song from the same year: “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin. I recommend you watch the music video. It will definitely put a smile on your face. The song won three Grammy Awards: Best Song of the Year, Best Record of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

[@PaintedCavern]

❤❤❤

[@rog2849]

Song which brings a smile to my face this was number one in the uk charts when my son was born august 1988

[@1TonyNash]

I bought the album this track belongs to, it was awesome! Even today this song pops in to my head, I feel positive immediately when it does.

[@marnilong2302]

This is actually mislabeled. This band is Yazz and the Plastic Population. Yazoo (known as Yaz in North America) were an English synth-pop duo from Essex, consisting of former Depeche Mode member Vince Clarke (keyboards) and Alison Moyet (vocals).

[@iainhughes8110]

Loved hearing this again, after a long time! But really looking forward to your next video, when you have realised your (totally understandable) error regarding Yazz and Yazoo! By now you know- two very different Acts! 😊

[@Seanadun]

It's Yazz she is an amazing singer. It brings me back to 80s and dancing at the disco.

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

Came to hear Alison Moyet but got Yazz. Still a great track for those that like to dance. Gotta checkout Yazoo though! 👍👍 **Yaz, or Yazoo to the Brits (apparently a lawsuit forced the band to change their name for the US market due to an American rock band of the same name), consists of vocalist Alison Moyet backed by Vince Clarke on synthesizer. In the world of '80s synth-pop Vince Clarke stands as a giant among men.

[@juliemartin4267]

Yazoo was a different band and the lead singer was Alison Moyet

[@nealmcmullan6977]

Yazz started as Yazz and the plastic population before shortening it to Yazz. Yazoo we're Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke who left Depeche mode and then formed Erasure with Andy Bell after Alison went solo. One of Yazoos biggest hits was nobody's diary which you should check out.

[@kunifahretrallala8085]

1987 waren wir in London mit so einer Teenie Reisegruppe.Das Lied wurde dort in den Discos rauf und runter gespielt genauso wie S Express.Später wurde diese Ära als Beginn von der Acid Musikrichtung benannt.Konnte seinerzeit nur mit wenigen Stücken was anfangen(ich war 17) aber dieses habe ich mir tatsächlich noch auf Vinyl gekauft💃

[@LaptopLarry330]

This is not Yaz (Yazoo). This is not Alison Moyet singing in this music video.

[@luziferschadenfreudevonhol8487]

@Rob Squad Reactions, this song was not sung by the duo Yazoo. It was sung by Yasmin aka Yazz. Yazoo is made up of Vince Clarke from Depeche Mode.....Depeche is pronounced Dee-pehsh ) and Alison Moyet. You should listen to Alison singing Don't Go. Alison's vocals in that song are amazing.

[@ProfessorAudiobooks]

Much of the synth and techno work on this song (and album) were done by Tim Simenon of Bomb the Bass. It is a masterclass of late 80s techno, 2nd Summer of Love dance and the burgeoning remix scene. And it fought back against the saccharine pop of PWL/Stock, Aitkin and Waterman

[@shaneencalade4988]

This was a club hit for sure. KRISTEN W is another singer like this that was club music.... if you like this you would love her.

[@misterdoe]

Is that Alison Moyet singing? Her voice is softer and airier (and higher) than I'm used to. I've never heard this before but I like it. EDIT: This was Yazz, the solo artist, not Yazoo/Yaz UK the band. I thought that sounded a lot more like a 90s sound than the 80s one I remembered from Yazoo.

[@sjt1043]

Yazoo (Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke) and Yazz both separate British artists, were big in the 80s. Both brilliant in their own right. She has some mean pipes, she can sing !

[@davidpierce4387]

The dandy warholes “not if you were the last junkie on earth”! Nice 90s groove!

[@trebor944]

we would all hit the dance floor for this in the 80's night clubs.

[@Brytonrock]

I remember that this was used as the main theme to the adverts for the launch of the Sky TV satellite service in the 1980's. Sky had been running as a single channel until the launch of the Astra systems and then began the transition into the worldwide media giant it is today.

[@melissascott4823]

I remember playing this non stop, as a teenager, in my room. 😊

[@francislaverty9262]

Yazz is Yasmin Evans (born 19 May 1960). Yazoo is comprised of Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet

[@northernsouler6179]

This is a cover which was originally sung by Otis Clay, the original gets played on the English Nortgern Soul scene.

[@JanineCrainich-rj6sx]

Yazoo had Alison Moyet and the connection to Depeche Mode, but this was Yazz and The Plastic Population. Great female vocalist around at the same time as Lisa Stansfield. And “yes” Jordan this was a “club banger” 😂 For more 80’s bangers try Black Box - ‘Ride on Time’ Or Starlight - ‘Numero Uno’

[@Liofa73]

'The Only Way is Up' is a great song, but you should definitely edit the title, Yazoo is Alison Moyet and VInce Clarke -- In the US they had to be called Yaz at time, but now everyone knows them as Yazoo now. Yazz is Yasmin Evans and is a bit of a one hit wonder. But Yazoo have loads of great songs; Only You, Don't Go, Nobody's Diary, Situation to name a few.

[@stevegoldy2196]

Yazoo is also known as Yaz in America so it was an easy mistake to make... great reaction! really enjoyed this one!

[@kristyfenn5216]

Loved this so much when it came out. Awesome memories of high school xxx

[@gregggarcia9711]

YES...."Yazz (Yasmin Evans) is a London solo singer. Yazoo/Yaz is an Essex duo which includes former Depeche Mode singer Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet"

[@adam70628]

YAZZ and yes i bought this 12inch record back then

[@davidhuggan6315]

School disco in UK, 1988, aged 13 and all dancing with our arms in the air!

[@gymmuscles]

they were actually sued in Britain by a record label (Yazoo records) using the name Yazoo. so in North America they switched their name to Yaz. ... hence"upstairs at Erics" by Yaz in the U.S. and North America.

[@jgreen6772]

Well, this was a bummer! The confusion is because Vince Clarke (of DM fame) and Alison Moyet were Yazoo in the UK (early 80s), but here in the US there was a record label called Yazoo Records. In order to avoid copyright issues they went by Yaz in the US. This woman, however, goes (went?) by Yazz in the late 80s, and she can't hold a candle to Alison Moyet! You've already heard "Situation" and "Don't Go," but now you need to hear "Only You" and "Nobody's Diary" just to wash this one away.

[@McZorr0101]

Yazz burst onto the scene with this single which many of us predicted that contrary to the songs lyric this would be the absolute summit of her career and the only way really was down.

[@Oddbod41]

Yazz is a solo artist. Yazoo was a band with Alison Motet, who is an amazing vocalist. Two separate bands.

[@dannjp75]

Boy this brings back memories! Was popping when first came out, still a bouncer now…❤