Upstairs at Eric’s is a 80s synth pop banger album! I’m glad you’ve done Don’t Go and Situation from it now! Alison just has such a unique powerhouse voice!
@Xiroi87
Жыл бұрын
Just yesterday I was clearing my storage room, where my vinyls were and guess what lp I happenned to see...
@Tr1k1e
Жыл бұрын
It is a great album but I prefer "You and me both" personally
@tiwagg5345
Жыл бұрын
You And Me Both also had some outstanding cuts. My 2 faves there are Ode to Boy and Unmarked. Both show off both Allison's and Vince's immense talent
@nessaseetah1805
Жыл бұрын
Midnight!
@tomislavkosanovic1104
Жыл бұрын
@@nessaseetah1805 Yesss! I love that one, I'm surprised someone brought that one up 👏
@lamusiclover2264
Жыл бұрын
The Lead singer, Alison Moyet has such an incredible and iconic voice. She has many solo albums, but she sells much better in Europe. The synth player from Yazoo, Vince Clark, found a male singer named Andy Bell that sounded very similar to Alison, and they started the group Erasure, who I think you have listened to before. They are incredibly prolific. They were YAZOO in England, but in the U.S. there was already a group called Yazoo, so the changed it to YAZ.
@lamusiclover2264
Жыл бұрын
@@hyperfex No, an American Rock band was called Yazoo, and they sued over the name, so they had to change it to Yaz in the U S
@randomtruths3400
Жыл бұрын
Vince Clarke is one of those little-known music legends: founded Depeche Mode, Yazoo, The Assembly, and Erasure. Crazy talented.
@seanswinton6242
Жыл бұрын
They need to react to more Erasure like "Chains Of Love".
@trapperjakk
Жыл бұрын
Thats CRAZY! I had no idea. I never listened to SynthPop when I was growing up in the 80's. But I am well aware of each of those bands music,, VERY Talented Musician WOW!
@Kefalonitissa109
Жыл бұрын
@@seanswinton6242 I think Oh L'Amour before Chains of Love
@Kefalonitissa109
Жыл бұрын
We need early Depeche Mode more New Wave and less dark....even though I am all about the dark, I think we need to ease them into it lol How about Everything Counts?
@matthewthomas7418
Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't say little known - he is bit of a synth legend over here in UK
@derekjohnson2058
Жыл бұрын
Yaz also recorded one of the quintessential synth-pop ballads, the song "Only You." I think you guys would love it. Yazoo/Yaz had problems with their name. At the time they released their first album in the UK under the name Yazoo, but learned they couldn't use the name in the US because another band had released an album under that name. So, for the US release of their first album, they shortened it to Yaz. The singer is a woman named Allison Moyet, she had a great solo career after Yazoo/Yaz disolved. Her voice is absolutely incredible.
@davedave8602
Жыл бұрын
And there was another UK band named Yazz in the 80's, also a synth band with a female singer, so that made it even more confusing.
@greglegakis4177
Жыл бұрын
You nailed it. Good synopsis.
@bjdefilippo447
Жыл бұрын
Only You is so sweet. The juxtaposition with the pinging synth was always a bit odd to me, but I liked it anyway.
@Escapee5931
Жыл бұрын
@@davedave8602Wasn't the other band Yaz & The Plastic Population - the did "The Only Way Is Up"?
@si_w8201
Жыл бұрын
@@davedave8602 no, that wasn't confusing as that was a former model called Yasmin Evans. She broke through with that single in 1988, well after Yazoo split...
@anthonyv1719
Жыл бұрын
Former Depeche Mode synth player and later formed ERASURE. Singer, Alison Moyet, super strong voice - and later a solo career.
@brucearchie8354
Жыл бұрын
Wow...didn't know all that...I fully hear a little bit of Depeche, Erasure, and Alison....
@SevenHunnid
Жыл бұрын
HELP! I’m tryna make it out the hood so on my KZitem channel i do food reviews while I’m super high 😎
@RobertSmith-js2kz
Жыл бұрын
No way! I knew they became Erasure later but was not aware of the Depeche Mode connection. This song is SO Depeche Mode!
@revgurley
Жыл бұрын
She has toured with Tears For Fears for the last couple of tours. Great backup to Roland & Curt in Woman in Chains.
@johncampbell756
Жыл бұрын
Vince Clarke was the main song writer on the first Depeche Mode album. You can hear some Just Can't Get Enough sound in here. He left and formed Yazoo (Yaz in the US) with Alison. When she left, he started Erasure.
@andymageen5308
Жыл бұрын
Isn’t it amazing when music from 40 years ago is still ahead of its time. ✌️
@leethrelfalllt
11 ай бұрын
It's iconic!
@trjbrew
Жыл бұрын
If you ever want to see a bunch of 50 somethings hit the dance floor, play this one! All-time favorite and classic!
@charlesallen2306
Жыл бұрын
I can still smell the cloves
@thebeardedseeker5633
Жыл бұрын
I can't imagine what we'll look like dancing to this in another 20 years time. Maybe we'll be pop-locking in our wheelchairs or canes, spilling the contents of our cholostomy bags all over the nursing room floor.
@Go-tee71
Жыл бұрын
😂
@triphophoney2981
Жыл бұрын
Awwww yeah, imma bust moves just like Elaine Benes!
@bjdefilippo447
Жыл бұрын
To be sure!
@roger1296
Жыл бұрын
Their album “Upstairs at Eric’s” is one of the best complete albums in music history…every song is AMAZING!
@stevenlagoe7808
Жыл бұрын
You're not wrong, my friend. Phenomenal album!
@CBGB_1977
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely 💯
@taragreenetarotastro
Жыл бұрын
Upstair's At Eric's was awesome I remember listening to this all the time
@rubygirl214
5 ай бұрын
Midnight is a masterpiece
@surlechapeau
Жыл бұрын
Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Only You" !!! Very different vibe on "Only You". Also you'll love their amazing lead singer Alison Moyet's solo song "Love Resurrection"!! Yaz in North America, Yazoo everywhere else.
@seanswinton6242
Жыл бұрын
Also "Invisible"
@darroncullen
Жыл бұрын
@@seanswinton6242 You can add Alison's - Weak (in the presence of beauty). Full range of pipes!!
@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13
Жыл бұрын
“ONLY YOU” is one of my favorite songs ever!! Great recommendation!!
@Xiroi87
Жыл бұрын
You are forgetting All Cried Out, which is a must.
@si_w8201
Жыл бұрын
Agree with Love Resurrection, just wonder if they'll realise what the lyrics are about...
@craigmarkowski7156
Жыл бұрын
Allison Moyet is the singer of this song ! She went on to have a great solo career ! Her first debut album was titled "Alf " It's one of those albums you put the needle on it and let it go ! The last song on the album is titled Where Hides Sleep ! Amazing Song 🎵
@debra146
Жыл бұрын
Amazing album, but it’s Alf. I wore out the cassette tape😂
@craigmarkowski7156
Жыл бұрын
@@debra146 Opps 😆 ... Shame on me ! I bought that album the day it came out ! Thanks for bringing that to my attention ! ✌️... I actually have that on Vinyl , Cassette and CD !
@Xiroi87
Жыл бұрын
I still have the vinyl.
@karengray662
Жыл бұрын
I keep asking to feature Allison on Female Friday, no luck so far 😢
@epongeverte
Жыл бұрын
Alison Moyet, the singer, had a great solo career. I loved her song: "All Cried Out". " Invisible" and "Honey for the Bees" were also great songs.
@suemcglone2151
Жыл бұрын
I second 'All Cried Out' 👍
@kathleenmayhorne3183
Жыл бұрын
That old devil called Love.
@jackielouise7538
Жыл бұрын
Definitely 'All Cried Out', great song. I also love her version of 'Love Letters. Such a great, unique voice.
@travisdurand5374
Жыл бұрын
Alison Moyet... one of the most incredible voices ever... everything she does is brilliant! So glad you got a chance to "discover" her...
@Jacob_D4433
Жыл бұрын
The music that helped set the tone for House music in the late 80s to early 90s! I see you Jay & Amber! Keep dancin'...that's what the music was made for. 💯❤️👍✌️
@kf9346
Жыл бұрын
YUP!
@billmittenzwey3021
Жыл бұрын
i love this stuff. it stayed in rotation in the dance clubs into the 90s.
@bishdizzle67
Жыл бұрын
Only You and Goodbye Seventies is next by them.😅
@jeffphillips9588
Жыл бұрын
Only You - Yazoo is a beautiful song from the early 80s. The sound is real unique! Would be great to see you react to it!
@SupercellSucks
Жыл бұрын
Yaz. 😑
@surlechapeau
Жыл бұрын
@@SupercellSucks Yaz only in the US/North America, due to a lawsuit by a band that already had the name Yazoo.
@warpedreflection3650
Жыл бұрын
I love Alison Moyet. One of my favourite female singers.
@mcolford
Жыл бұрын
What made Yaz so great, was the cool, mechanical synth pop blended with Alison Moyet's incredibly full, rich, bluesy voice. it was such a great blend. I highly recommend some her solo stuff, most notably: It Won't Be Long, Whispering Your Name or Wishing You Were Here. Although if you want more of their synth-pop sound, check out Don't Walk Away from Love or Don't Go.
@ianfoley223
Жыл бұрын
My three favourites of hers. I luckily managed to see her sing some of them live last year
@msbeaverhausen7226
Жыл бұрын
How Allison Moyet is not a giant star is baffling to me. Her voice is so rich and lush.
@treetopjones737
Жыл бұрын
Her solo career is flourishing. Giant star, well these days plenty of lesser talents are super stars while very talented people aren't.
@breebarry4422
Жыл бұрын
For Real! I was thinking about her today, how this was incorporated into a lot of Chicago Friday Night House Music Mixes!!!
@callen8908
11 ай бұрын
Lush, that voice
@agitatedmongoose
11 ай бұрын
She was pretty big though at least for a quick second in the very early 80s as a soloist too when videos first came out. I remember her videos were on heavy rotation for a very brief moment when I was 14. Everyone knew her name for a second at least that year.
@intthesky
3 ай бұрын
Ah man I really wish contralto singers would get more recognition.. Alison is unbelievably unique and powerful ❤
@myproject13ttt
Жыл бұрын
Well it's about time you got to this group. In the '80s, at the Teenage Dance Clubs, this song was amazing to dance to. The remix was freaking long, seem like it was never ending. Shout out to the '80s💯👊💥
@surlechapeau
Жыл бұрын
they reacted to their "Don't Go" as well.
@ForEternia
Жыл бұрын
Weren't you listening? Both Amber and Jay literally say they've listened to this band once before, like twenty seconds into the video. 😂 Maybe you missed it somehow, oh well 🤷 Have a blessed day
@electronash
Жыл бұрын
"Don't Go" is a must-listen, and a great video. Alison Moyet had/has a huge voice, and it fit that time perfectly. Also, Vince Clarke (synth wizard) worked with bands like Depeche Mode for a while, and I think even Human League. He was one of the pioneers of that early-80s synth-pop sound.
@surlechapeau
Жыл бұрын
they reacted to Don't Go.
@electronash
Жыл бұрын
@@surlechapeau Oh. lol Thanks.
@surlechapeau
Жыл бұрын
@@electronash you're welcome. Great song.
@Xiroi87
Жыл бұрын
He was never in The Human League, you are probably thinking of Heaven 17's Martyn Ware.
@electronash
Жыл бұрын
@@Xiroi87 Ahh, OK. That would be it. ;)
@lawrenceleong8747
Жыл бұрын
Alison Moyet is the bomb! What a voice! Glad you guys liked it. I grew up to this kind of music.
@inhonoroftrip6320
Жыл бұрын
Happy you dig this song. My favorite of Yazoo’s is “Nobody’s Diary”, if you’re curious for more from them. For Female Friday, maybe maybe some more Enya? She has tons of great music, my pick for next is “Far and Away” Thank you guys!
@bjdefilippo447
Жыл бұрын
Absolute yes to Diary. 100%!
@alanmusicman3385
Жыл бұрын
Yes, "Nobody's Diary" next for sure!
@Xiroi87
Жыл бұрын
Also one of my favourites, but they haven't checked Only You yet, just saying
@joannecunliffe8067
Жыл бұрын
Oh, I like that one too - and "Only You" of course!
@inhonoroftrip6320
Жыл бұрын
@@Xiroi87 I also love “Only You”, would be very happy for Jay & Amber to react to it
@TamiThePinkHairedGirl
Жыл бұрын
That entire album (Upstairs at Eric's) is so good. Can you believe that was 1982? They were ahead of their time. Re: the name, they were Yazoo first, then later changed to Yaz in the U.S. due to a lawsuit from the record label Yazoo Records, and there was also a U.S. rock band named Yazoo.
@kitskivich
Жыл бұрын
Indeed, @TamiThePinkHairedGirl
@Xiroi87
Жыл бұрын
They were not ahead of their time, they were creating the 80's sound. They remained Yazoo everywhere except in the US.
@TheRetroManRandySavage
Жыл бұрын
5:01 The 80s were just a special time. The whole decade was lighting in a bottle. It was frickin awesome. Well, it was to me and many other 80s kids/youth's.
@MahaliaMD73
Жыл бұрын
You’re not lying- it was! Period 🙌🏻💯‼️
@treetopjones737
Жыл бұрын
Good time for music, horrible time for politics, rampant homophobia and tons of unemployment. Some of us were adults then.
@TheRetroManRandySavage
Жыл бұрын
@@treetopjones737 yawn!😴 Always some partypooper that comes along to take a dump on the 80s. Let me guess, Reagan and Thatcher? That's the politics you didn't like?
@treetopjones737
Жыл бұрын
^It's a fact, you were just a child. No sane person liked those two.
@TheRetroManRandySavage
Жыл бұрын
@@treetopjones737 No, no it isn't a fact. We can't take you seriously when your political bias is showing. If Britain and America had left wing government's in the 80s, you'd be on here saying it was a socialist dystopia, lol. When Thatcher and the Tories came into power in the late 70s, Britain was the sick man of Europe. The previous labour government had gone cap in hand to the IMF because we were in such dire straits. We had a few bad year's in the early part of the 80s, then had the longest peace time expansion on record. The economy was booming. That, is actually a statistical fact.
@mrjeffob
Жыл бұрын
Upstairs at Eric’s is a classic.
@leephillips2837
Жыл бұрын
One of the best and influential albums of the era
@mrjeffob
Жыл бұрын
@@leephillips2837 Fashion and I think they did Popcorn and Winter Kills
@kimcutts6153
Жыл бұрын
Yess, were back to Alison Moyet. She has a wonderful voice. The music insustry treated her badly back in the 80s because she didnt "look the part of a pop star" She released a ballad when went solo, its called "Invisible" I would love it if you coukd react to that one next. ❤🎼🎙🇬🇧
@countlezard1546
Жыл бұрын
Love your reaction. I grew up in the 60's during the first British music invasion and began going to New Wave dance clubs in March 1980, right at the beginning. And you are right, it was more awesome than you can possibly imagine. The 80's was by far my favorite decade. Not just from music and movies, but things like home computers, the Internet, and gaming systems, video games at the arcades...etc...I could go on and on. Life changed completely in the 1980's, and most of the tech things we take for granted today originated in that decade. But it was the music that drove everything. And this song written and synthed by the legendary Vince Clarke was a HUGE hit that you could just get totally lost in on the dance floor. So Jay said a while back that he wanted to know how this type of synth-based music started, and who started it. Vince Clarke, The King of Synth, who started Yazoo and Erasure, was also the original founder of Depeche Mode in 1981. His biggest influence to start Depeche he said was the band OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark), a band you listened to once I think. But it was one of their later songs from 1986 or so. But it was OMD, in 1979 that really started the New Wave synth-based music style. Though they were influenced by German band Kraftwerk, another favorite of mine(Listen to their songs "The Model" and "Computer Love" if you want to feel what it was like to justcompletely phase out on the dance floor), OMD's 1st album came out in February 1980 and was really the beginning of New Wave/(or New Romantic in England) as it came to be called. They instantly became my favorite band when I first started hitting the clubs a month later. If you want to start at the beginning the most New wavey song you can listen to is OMD's song" Messages". "Messages" is the pure essence of New Wave music, and should be listened to before you listen to any more new wave synth songs. I would also suggest their other hits Electricity, Julia's Song, Enola Gay,and Almost. This was the beginning of New wave synth based music. And I promise you will not be disappointed Cheers
@terrygelinas4593
4 ай бұрын
Alison Moyet's soulful voice and Vince Clarke's brilliant keyboards - hello! I bop to this song at age 60. Yazoo in the UK; Yaz used in North America.
@jtcbeachbum
Жыл бұрын
😂You two are really feeling it today with this song. I’m sure everyone else is bopping and dancing along with you too. Vince Clark and Alison Moyet are great together as Yaz. Vince also formed Erasure and Alison went on to have a successful solo career. I’m happy to say I’ve seen both perform live. Amazing musicians! Thanks for reacting to this!
@giorgiopolloni7936
Жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful songs ever is Yazoo’s “Only You”, Moyet’s vocals are amazing.
@jasonshekelton8676
Жыл бұрын
Lead singer of Yazoo , Alison Moyet , had a very successful solo career shortly after the group broke up . Check out her song Invisible . Total powerhouse vocals . Also while still with Yazoo they had a great ballad , Only You .
@Christen77
Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, you guys are so ADORKABLE, I love you! 😂 That was the most fun review I’ve seen to date. 😆 Great song. Glad y’all dug it. Keep on dancin. 🥰
@matthewthomas7418
Жыл бұрын
YES YES YES - This is part of the soundtrack to my teenage years, absolutely love it.
@carltonbakerii8274
Жыл бұрын
This song always cleared the seats and loaded up the dance floor back then! Allison's voice and Vince's synths are quintessential 80s! Y'all *really* should check out Allison's solo work for Female Friday. "Invisible" is an incredible track and her voice is astounding!
@ButtonPhonics
Жыл бұрын
All Cried Out from singer Alison Moyet is 'a must'. She had several great hits but this one cuts deepest.
@stevehamilton8824
Жыл бұрын
Alison Moyet has an incredible voice and add to it the incredible genius of Vince Clark and you have this exceptional club banger. This was fire in the clubs. Vince Clark is such an under appreciated talent on synth and writing. His contribution to early Depeche Mode, then Yaz and his continued efforts with Erasure are simply incredible.
@jadawa85
Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad y’all are checking out this band. I was obsessed with them back in the day. If you want a slower song where you can hear Alison’s voice better, try Ode to Boy from their second album, “You and Me Both.”
@Stephens_Rocket
Жыл бұрын
Nobody's Diary is my favourite from Yazoo, great singing, great synth instrumental, pithy lyrics
@pauljohm
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you came back and gave them another lister. Alison Moyet is brilliant. Some of her solo stuff is really solid. She did a great gig with Burberry Menswear by providing the live music during one of their annual shows. Was nice to see and hear her looking and sounding so well.
@jamesgonzales5285
Жыл бұрын
Alison Moyet caught my attention with that soulful, bluesy voice. She's still one of my favorite vocalists of all time.
@cainealexander-mccord2805
Жыл бұрын
And of course Vince Clarke would be nothing without talented people around him. The singer is the amazing Alison Moyet. She's one of the great underrated voices of all time.
@nettiemac
Жыл бұрын
Alison Moyet has one of those powerhouse voices that just BOOM! gets going from the start and doesn't let you go. If you want to hear one of her awesome solo pieces, "Invisible" is a banger (even as a moderate speed, heartbreak song).
@juniorvega42
Жыл бұрын
Simply put, Vince Clark is THE GOD of Synth Pop! Founding member and main music composer of Depeche Mode, then Yazoo (Yaz), The Assembly and finally, the super duo that is Erasure! No one had the pulse of the energetic dance sound like he did! I mean, his first ever hit was "Just Can't Get Enough" and it's become a cult classic. And that was in 1981! Add this song, then Don't Go, then the Erasure classics like Oh L'amour, Stop, Victim of Love and Sometimes, and no one came close to Vince when it came to danceable club anthem style synth pop! True legend!!!!
@joesmith8725
Жыл бұрын
New wave, synth pop. Not only the '80s. It was popular in the late '70s and also early '90s. Lots of new wave had some disco infleunces too as well as punk , post-punk influences, because they were in the same era. Dance energetic music. But, yes. It was at its peak in the '80s. Yaz is similar Eurythmics. Annie Lennox also had strong voice. Grace Jones as well (she did some new wave, too).
@BLew657
Жыл бұрын
The whole album "Upstairs at Erics" is still one of my favourite albums. Well worth a listen
@gbdewbery
Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you two enjoying the music. It was made to be enjoyed, you are only respecting the artists by having fun!
@arties.1964
Жыл бұрын
Vince Clarke, founding member of Depeche Mode, decided to go out on his own. Alison Moyet, British punk singer with an extremely soulful voice put an ad in a British music magazine. Vince replied to Alison's ad. The collaboration turned into the group Yazoo (shortened to just "Yaz" in the US). Although they only recorded 2 albums, their sound was highly influential. Alison went onto an extremely successful solo career. Vince went on to form the Synth group Erasure.
@electricavenuemusic9282
Жыл бұрын
Thank you SO MUCH for finally doing this song! Since you liked Alison Moyet's voice on Don't Go, you should do her solo song Invisible. Also recommended of this era: Yarbrough & Peoples--Don't Stop the Music, a synth funk classic! You'd also dig Neneh Cherry's Buffalo Stance, and if you want some great J reactions, Yello's OH YEAH is a must!!
@anneweston649
Жыл бұрын
'All Cried Out' is another amazing song sung by Alison Moyet and the wonderful 'Only You' definitely needs to be checked out
@richardhargrave6082
Жыл бұрын
Vince Clarke is a synth genius, and as for Alison Moyet, what a voice! It takes me back and I can see the flashing lights and taste the dry ice!
@lawou8989
Жыл бұрын
Was in the Army stationed in Berlin Germany when this hit the Dance Clubs - can still see the black lights, strobe lights and people dancing with color lights between their fingers having a great time just enjoying life!
@beverly3752
Жыл бұрын
In Great Britain and Europe they were known as Yazoo, in the states it was shortened to Yaz by the record co and the band. The entire album , Upstairs at Eric’s, was incredible.
@that1dragonkid
Жыл бұрын
This is such an EPIC song!! One of my all-time favorites!
@reneebauer1701
10 ай бұрын
Amber that is the genius of Yazoo - Vince with the music and OMG Alison what a voice - perfect combo
@tombanaski3251
Жыл бұрын
There is a reason this song is standard still in dance clubs a well as just about every wedding reception you will attend. Stay long enough and you WILL see people dancing to this, because like most of the music from our era, it stands up as still great music to dance to-or roller skate to, as Jay guessed.
@Codex7777
Жыл бұрын
Yazoo were a class act and went down a treat in the clubs! They could hardly fail, with synth god Vince Clarke (also of Depeche Mode and Erasure) providing the sound and the incomparable, marvelous, magnificent Alison Moyet on vocals! They only made 2 albums but what albums they were! Unlike a lot of 80s music, it still sounds great today! :)
@paulsheedy4650
Жыл бұрын
This is one of all time favorites. It in my kitchen disco play list. I turn the lights out, sync my phone to my disco speaker and dance like there's no one watching. It's what I'm doing right now. Thanks guys, cheers, Paul.😁👍📀❤️
@spud8284
Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry I'm late to this but thank you sooooo much for doing another Yazzoo reaction ❤ and I implore you to do some Alison Moyet solo reactions. She's covered everything from 80's pop to soulful goth pop rock I'll call it (her Hoodoo era) to brit pop (Essex) to well adult contemporary pop of the time (Hometime) and back to synth pop (The Minutes) and everything between all of that. She's sorely underrated and underappreciated imo.
@kerrijohnson2303
Жыл бұрын
This entire album, Upstairs at Eric’s, is a freaking masterpiece! I was a 15 year old club kid when it dropped and it ruled dance floors for years! Never gets old. Been on my playlists since I first heard it!
@johnredhd
Жыл бұрын
Oh wow....I'm 64, and I danced to this A LOT back in the 80s!
@bernerandgoldenmom7143
Жыл бұрын
OK, definitely dating myself here, but this song was PERFECT for breaking out your "mannequin" moves! 😂 You could really show off every single move you had in your arsenal on this one. Then have a friend snap you out of it when the full sound was about to kick back in--WOW! What a flashback!!
@thomasfranco5997
5 ай бұрын
I remember when I first heard this song was in a Club in Hollywood. When the record would stop in the middle of the song the DJ would crank up the Base and man the floor would start shaking. He had that floor screaming like they were at a World Series with 1800 people dancing. It was Awesome. That was back in 1982 when I just got back from Mexico after 3 weeks and all they played there was Abba and Michael Jackson. Like every half hour on the radio station. That's when Los Angeles was getting HOT with all the dance music.
@paulweiss3818
Жыл бұрын
Their song Midnight will always be their best to me. Synths and soul balanced to perfection. Of course Alison's voice dominates.
@LFOVCF
29 күн бұрын
I was 15 when this came out. When youre a synth guy, this is your jam. You'll never get this quality of music again.
@jimmymac4559
Жыл бұрын
Such a great album. Had this on cassette. My sister’s car stereo ate it.
@Go-tee71
Жыл бұрын
😂 it got a "taste" of Yazoo!
@petergarzelloni7113
6 ай бұрын
From the year 3000 … I love that comment! That’s exactly why I loved this music. It felt like the future.
@jimmybisk
Жыл бұрын
Great tune! The laugh you hear in it has been sampled in so many 90's rave tunes! I really like 'Nobody's Diary' by them.
@christianm7220
Жыл бұрын
When I was in the Navy in the 90's we stopped in Gibraltar for a port visit. I found an Alison Moyet greatest hits CD that i have never seen in the USA. What an absolutely Amazing find! Even though it was the 90's they were still playing this music consistently in the clubs in Europe.
@zortil
Жыл бұрын
Takes me back to my college days! No matter how tired I was, this song always got me back to the dance floor. Glad you liked it!
@EchoesDaBear
Жыл бұрын
According to my sister, this song was guaranteed to fill the dance floor - !! She's the one that introduced me to Yazoo (she's 13 years older than me, I was 5 when this came out) - I played the crap out of this album! Vince Clarke had such vision...whether it be with the origins of Depeche Mode, then Yazoo, Erasure...the guy knew synths, and how to groove! Then you add the deep, soulful vox of Alison Moyet - and you have this incredible duo! I'd HIGHLY suggest checking Only You - a beautiful ballad from this same album. It was Yaz here in North America as there was another outfit with the name Yazoo here at the time.
@MrSwitzerland1234
Жыл бұрын
This brought me back! I love Jay and Amber’s reaction to a song from my past! I remember the club and my outfits! But it was Amber that chair danced with “diva” attitude that was wonderfully delicious to me!
@kf9346
Жыл бұрын
So this is a key song that starts the transition between New Wave (New Romantic) and electronica/House. Also Moyet added a soul voice to our music at the time, which was rare as at the time it was all about less emotion equals more cool. For a couple other major New Romantic--electronica bridge songs: "Fade to Grey, by Visage "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell "Just Can't Get Enough" by Depeche Mode
@treetopjones737
Жыл бұрын
That was Vince's work on JC Get Enough. He left DM.
@davekorsak
11 ай бұрын
West end girls
@ShamrockParticle
Жыл бұрын
I didn't see it in your playlist, but Yazoo also has yet another gem, "Goodbye Seventies" - the lyrics are unfortunately dated, but the tone and beat are timeless. I will crank it up at busy intersections and wave at onlookers. 😁
@mossyman65
Жыл бұрын
Also agree with other comments on here you simply have to listen to "only you" which was there first hit. Coincidentally this song was originally the B side to "only you", it would later be released as a single in 1990 well after Yazoo had split, reaching number 14 in the UK charts.
@user-dz6fy6qv2l
Жыл бұрын
Another club banger. I loved how these Euro bands crossed over into the black/latino clubs in the 80s. we used to break dance to this! I used to mix this with Aleem's "Release Yourself". Didn't matter the race or what country the artist was from, we all danced to the same joints.
@RobertSmith-js2kz
Жыл бұрын
Definitely! Don't forget ART OF NOISE
@cflournoy1529
Жыл бұрын
Ooooohhhh weeeee!!! Don’t even talk about Release Yourself!!!!! We sweated out many a hairstyle dancing to that jam!!😂😂❤️
@nessaseetah1805
Жыл бұрын
There was less division before so-called equity-pushers. Facts.
@mijou6292
Жыл бұрын
This to me, 40 yrs on, sounds almost like proto-house. I know early house DJs played Italo disco and some other European stuff, I wonder if this was on their radar.
@ToeTag1968
Жыл бұрын
You guys never disappoint! Thanks for circling back to Alison Moyet and Yazoo!
@alvinsmith5346
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Thank you for doing your reaction to this. My grandfather used to listen to this when I was just a kid (I think it was because he liked the synth pop sound) and he loved to play the keyboard and organ. Abba, Roy Orbison, Boney M, Buddy Holly, Duane Eddy to name his most favorite artist. Again, Thank you for doing this and if he was still around I'd have him watch you guys do your reactions.
@sisterdebmac
Жыл бұрын
Love them. And Alison Moyet solo is incredible.
@Whitebrowpriest
Жыл бұрын
Soooo glad you guys have finally gotten to this song! This was such a jam when it first dropped back in the day! :) Hey Jay! I know a really funky song that you would love practicing its bassline on your bass, it's called "Heart's Desire" by Don Blackmon (1982).
@RandoReport
Жыл бұрын
Alison Moyet has a super-strong voice, and has been solo since Yazoo broke up. She's done a lot of stuff, including one of the best versions of "Windmills of Your Mind".
@ronbleyle2849
10 ай бұрын
You two need to react to this whole album. It's full of great synth-pop songs.
@brandilampe4570
Жыл бұрын
😲 I haven't heard this in sooo long!! ❤️ Thank you! Hey ya'll, I'm going to a STYX concert in a couple weeks! So excited!! I think you would love "Lonely People" Great bass & horns. Thanks for always making me smile 😃
@gennyreese420
Жыл бұрын
💕😎 so much fun and I just love to watch you guys dance when you watch these types of videos, this song drove everyone to the dance floor like crazy, good to feel young again thanks for the Memories!
@cjk5115
Жыл бұрын
This entire album is outstanding and you hit it on the head with the uniqueness of the sound. Vince Clark created some incredible soundscapes and truly Alison Moyet has one of the most unique, strong, sexy voices in music. I highly recommend Midnight and Only You from this same album - masterpieces.
@joelscottarnold3262
Жыл бұрын
Truly an 80’s BANGER. I feel confident in saying that every one of my friends owned a copy of Upstairs At Eric’s. Dance floor HEAVEN!!
@chrisvanderhoof9990
Жыл бұрын
"Only You" should be the next song from them! You should also start reacting to Alison Moyet solo material, starting with, "Invisible "!!
@mossyman65
Жыл бұрын
Just a point on my synth hero Vince Clarke that i have not spotted anyone mention (might have missed it though), he was behind four groups, three of whom you have visited Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure. However after Yazoo he formed The Assembly and with the great Feargal Sharkey (The Undertones) on lead vocals had a UK number 4 hit with "Never Never". Feargal Sharkey would go on to have a solo number 1 smash hit with "A Good Heart" which is also worth checking out.
@tjmeyer4469
Жыл бұрын
AC/DC "You Shook Me All Night Long". You will love it!! Love your reactions! You two are great!!
@kbusby4824
Жыл бұрын
Second this suggestion.
@ferrellprice2796
Жыл бұрын
Alison Moyet. Phenomenal vocalist. First solo album released here in the states yielded songs that I still hear occasionally on adult contemporary channels 37+ years later. Should check out some of her solo works. "Where hides sleep. Winter kills." "All cried out" was a personal fav. Even if you do not review any of these songs, you would be impressed by her body of work. Keep up the great reviews! PS..her first chartable solo song here on this side of the pond, if not mistaken, was "Invisible."
@gennyjanedoe
Жыл бұрын
So glad you got to check out Alison’s incredible voice! You have to listen to her version of “The first Time (Ever I Saw Your Face)”. Possibly the best version I’ve ever heard.
@tjpea7916
Жыл бұрын
In total agreement on that, it was an remarkable rendition especially because it brought something very new to a frequently covered song ❤️
@lindseycarter579
Жыл бұрын
I had an older sister that had several Yaz records. I have loved them since I was very young. Would play my sister's records on her big record system 😂 and just lay on the floor listening. ❤
@traviscoleman4240
Жыл бұрын
Seminal album for me growing up. Upstairs at Eric’s is a great album front to back. I still love to listen to it on road trips from start to finish. Keep working your way through it.
@mariomenezes5974
5 ай бұрын
I used to listen to all these songs with 2 very good friends. Thanks for being them again in my life.
@alexhorsburgh5986
Жыл бұрын
Top 10 in any chart of British synth pop of the 1980s and a banger for sure. Yes it still sounds like it's from the future. In clubs in the UK when it was out I can report the moves were a bit more moody..NOBODY did the robot. 😮😂❤
@marleneobstnash5517
Жыл бұрын
Oh, yeah! This was a very popular song! It got crowded and sweaty on the dance floor when the DJ played this! Thanks for bringing back such happy memories of the 80s! ❤❤
@GroovyDJ
Жыл бұрын
I remember when this cut came out, you could not go to a club or turn on the radio and not hear this track, it was such a huge huge hit.
@daniellegoldsmith9782
Жыл бұрын
They are called Yazoo in England and went by Yaz here in the States. This whole album was on constant repeat in my car when it came out.
@twoscoops2
Жыл бұрын
If you want another futuristic synth pop/funk type song from the 80s try Freak-A-Zoid by Midnight Star. :) You loved their "No Parking On The Dance Floor" song
@alpha1481
Жыл бұрын
The pause at 2:54. Whole dancefloor freezes for a second then cranks it up HIGHER!! Love my youth.
@P.Galore
Жыл бұрын
This song was such a big hit we got tired of hearing it. Now it is refreshing again.
@maha77
Жыл бұрын
*YAZOO* - Goodbye 70's, Didn't I Bring Your Love Down, Winter Kills, Ode To Boy, State Farm, 5 more songs to add to Yazoo playlist
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