The remaster helped solidify the song's place in the digital era, making it a staple on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music . The Story Behind the Song
It preserves the "basement" feel of the original recording at Blackwing Studios while cleaning up tape hiss and leveling the dynamics. Only You (2008 Remaster)
While some interpret the lyrics as Clarke's feelings about leaving his former band, Moyet’s delivery transformed it into a poignant story of longing and memory—"looking from a window above" at a lost love. The remaster helped solidify the song's place in
Looking back at by Yazoo (known as Yaz in North America) invites us into one of the most enduring synth-pop ballads ever recorded. Written by Vince Clarke immediately after his departure from Depeche Mode , the song was originally recorded in 1982 with Alison Moyet and has since become a timeless classic. Looking back at by Yazoo (known as Yaz
The song reached #2 on the UK Singles Chart in 1982. It has since been covered by countless artists, most famously as an a-cappella Christmas #1 by The Flying Pickets . Where to Listen
The remaster brought out the nuances of Vince Clarke's pioneering synth work and Alison Moyet's soulful, blues-tinged vocals.
You can find the 2008 remaster on major digital platforms and various Yazoo compilations: Listen on Spotify Listen on Amazon Music Listen on SoundCloud What from Yazoo's Upstairs at Eric's Only You - 2008 Digital Remaster - song and lyrics by Yazoo