Yazoo

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Yazoo, known as Yaz in North America, were an English synth-pop duo from Basildon, Essex, formed in 1981 by Alison Moyet (vocals) and Vince Clarke (keyboards), a former member of Depeche Mode. The group released two studio albums, "Upstairs at Eric's" (1982) and "You and Me Both" (1983). Yazoo are regarded as part of the early development of synth-pop and later influenced electronic dance and house music artists in the mid-to-late 1980s. The duo disbanded in May 1983. Moyet subsequently pursued a solo career, while Clarke later co-founded the synth-pop duo Erasure. Yazoo reunited temporarily for live performances in 2008. Clarke and Moyet both grew up in Basildon and attended the same Saturday music school as children, although they did not know each other personally at the time. Clarke became interested in electronic music after hearing the group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and later co-founded Depeche Mode. With Depeche Mode he wrote several songs and contributed to the album "Speak & Spell" (1981) before leaving the band later that year. Moyet spent her teenage years performing in various local punk and blues bands, including the Screamin' Ab Dabs. In late 1981 Moyet placed an advertisement in the British music magazine Melody Maker seeking musicians for a blues-oriented band. The only response came from Clarke, who had recently left Depeche Mode. Clarke had written the song "Only You" and was seeking a vocalist to record a demo. After meeting, the two decided to c

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Upstairs at Eric's

Upstairs At Eric’s

Only Yazoo: The Best Of

The Best of Yaz

You and Me Both

Only Yazoo - The Best Of

In Your Room

Upstairs at Eric's [Europe]

Only Yazoo - The Best of Yazoo

You And Me Both (Remastered)

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The Best Of

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