Number 12

YAZOO - ONLY YOU

(Clarke)

(1982)

(UK #2, USA #67)

Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet formed the basis of this pop duo back in the eighties and 'Only You' was their first mainstream success. A somber synthesised song it peaked at #2 in the UK charts and paved the way for much more electronica in the mainstream charts. Moyet's deep vocals play with the child-like qualities of the instrumental and a waltz-esque break down shows signs of what was to come in music over the next decade with a chorus-verse structure being revamped. Cover versions by Enrique Iglesias and a Christmas #1 by the Flying Pickets followed but, for me, this version will always be the sweetest and the best