Yazoo (known as Yaz in North America) were an English synth-pop duo from Basildon, Essex, consisting of former Depeche Mode member Vince Clarke (keyboards) and Alison Moyet (vocals). [9] The duo formed in late 1981 after Clarke responded to an advertisement Moyet placed in a British music magazine.

Watch the official video of Yazoo's hit song "Situation" from 1982, showcasing their unique electronic dance sound.

"Only You" is a song by English synth-pop duo Yazoo. It was written by member Vince Clarke, while he was still with Depeche Mode, but recorded in 1982 after he formed Yazoo with Alison Moyet.

All of Yazoo's greatest music videos from 1982's 'Don't Go' through to the 2017 Orchestral remix of 'Only You'.

Feb 4, 2025 · Alison Moyet's striking voice set her apart from fellow popstars of the synth-pop era. Here we rank her greatest songs with Yazoo and as solo artist.

The discography of English synth-pop duo Yazoo consists of two studio albums, one live album, six compilation albums, two extended plays (EPs) and nine singles. Their debut studio album, Upstairs at Eric's, achieved platinum status both in the United Kingdom and the …

“Situation,” represents the best of the early 80s electronic dance music. However, Yazoo took dance music from the early 80s to a whole new level because of the incredible vocals by Alison Moyet. The song “Situation,” was released only on the US albums.

The duo's intensely creative but ultimately destructive working relationship ended before their second album, 'You And Me Both', was released, but their legacy was a sentiment and a sonic style which sent shock waves through the early-80s charts and in 2008 can be heard in everything from the latest pop girl group to LCD Soundsystem and ...

Yazoo (known as Yaz in North America) was an English synthpop duo from Basildon, Essex. They had a number of top ten hits in the British charts in the early 1980s.

Yazoo (known as “Yaz” in the U.S.) were an English synthpop duo from Basildon, UK. Yazoo were formed in early 1982 by former Depeche Mode songwriter Vince Clarke (synthesizers) and English singer Alison Moyet (vocals) and signed to Mute Records in the United Kingdom.