Yaz (or Yazoo in the UK) is a duo of pure synth delight. Synther-songwriter Vince Clarke, of Depeche Mode (and later Erasure), teamed up with singer Alison Moyet to create the magic that you hear below. Moyet's voice is exquisite (and another example of early vocal gender confusion for me). Clarke's sounds are iconic and quintessentially early 80s.
The band broke up in the early 90s, but got back together again about a year ago. Anyone catch them on that reunion tour? I'm thinking it was probably one of the rare actually awesome reunions.
Situation.mp3
Do I dress for every situation,
Moving through the doorway of a nation?
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Brings back memories! I loved that song. Now it has a new generation of fans: Hannah was just boogieing and said, "Nice tune!"
Angela, your kids have good taste.
Hi, Yazoo (or Yaz for the US) split just before the release of the 'You and me both' album in 1983. The 'Situation (Remix)' single was released in 1990 but the band were not together.
Here's an interview with Alison Moyet where she explains how her and Vince were not really getting along and Vince had wanted to quit after the first album. Sad really as Yazoo was the best combination for both of them.
http://thequietus.com/articles/06189-alison-moyet-interview-yazoo
Hi, Yazoo (or Yaz for the US) split just before the release of the 'You and me both' album in 1983. The 'Situation (Remix)' single was released in 1990 but the band were not together.
Here's an interview with Alison Moyet where she explains how her and Vince were not really getting along and Vince had wanted to quit after the first album. Sad really as Yazoo was the best combination for both of them.
http://thequietus.com/articles/06189-alison-moyet-interview-yazoo
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