[11], "Only You" is a synth-pop song with a tempo of 108 beats per minute. “Only You” is a ballad written by musician Vince Clarke. The two knew virtually nothing about each other besides musical abilities, and Moyet described the pairing as "almost like an arranged marriage". View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1982 Vinyl release of Only You on Discogs. It spent five weeks at the top. However, it was elevated to single status. It was released as Yazoo’s first… The music video for the new version was created using the Houdini 3D animation software package. We have an official Only You tab made by UG professional guitarists. According to the Rolling Stone online magazine, Vince Clarke famously quit Depeche Mode after they wouldn’t accept this song and it became a break out song for him. 247,657 views, added to favorites 7,752 times. Nice and easy song to play. Browse our 7 arrangements of "Only You." [21] It spent eight weeks on the chart, and last appeared on 16 April. This decision led to a £3.5 million lawsuit threat by the label, and the group were renamed Yaz in the US. Yazoo, known in North America as Yaz, were a short-lived but quite successful '80s U.K. synth pop duo. Only You By Yazoo The Flying Pickets. [8], Clarke recorded the demo of "Only You" on a four-track tape recorder, and had already finished the backing track when Moyet arrived. But what inspired the … Came back only yesterday, I'm moving farther away Want you near me The Dsus4/D at the end of the chorus is played so that half the bar is Dsus4 and half is D. Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart on 3 May 1997 (his second in a row, and the first artist to do so),[51] and spent ten non-consecutive weeks at the top. Print and download Only You sheet music by Yazoo. [5], In 1981, English musician Vince Clarke left the electronic band Depeche Mode, citing touring fatigue and disdain for pop stardom as his reasons for the departure. Yazoo - Only You (Official Music Video) - YouTube ... # HQ # 1982 # [37] The song was also the 1983 Christmas number one in Ireland. [52] Iglesias also recorded the song in English, which is included on the album Bailamos Greatest Hits (1999). It would also reach the top 10 in neighbouring Ireland as well as Australia. 31,602 views, added to favorites 1,243 times. 4,611 views, added to favorites 78 times. Only You Yazoo Buy This Song. [17] Over the next few weeks, the song steadily climbed the chart, and on 16 May peaked at number two, only behind the Eurovision winning song "A Little Peace". Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics; This page was last edited on 6 January 2021, at 11:55 (UTC). holyshit the original one was sooo soo sooooo much better. [2], In September 2015, Moyet performed "Only You" as part of a four-song set at the Burberry Woman's Spring/Summer 2016 Collection Fashion Show in London. Only You tab by Yazoo. [15] The singer knows the conflict laden relationship is over, but desperately wants to be proven wrong. [10] Clarke had heard Moyet perform with a few other bands in the pub circuit, and felt she was a good fit for the song. It was written by member Vince Clarke, while still with Depeche Mode, but recorded it in 1982 after forming Yazoo with Alison Moyet. Listen to Only You by Yazoo, 1,807,810 Shazams, featuring on ’80s Love Song Essentials, and Synth-Pop Essentials Apple Music playlists. Spanish singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias recorded a Spanish version of the song, which was featured on his second studio album Vivir (1997), released by Fonovisa on 17 February 1997 (see 1997 in music). [13][16] Mason compared Moyet's vocals to those of 1970s singer Ann Peebles. It would also reach the top 10 in neighbouring Ireland as well as Australia. Label: Mute - 12 MUTE 020,Mute - 12 MUTE 20 • Format: Vinyl 12 Yazoo - Only You (1982, Vinyl) | Discogs This music sheet has been read 2847 times and the last read was at 2021-01-02 15:23:50. Sheet music arranged for Piano/Vocal/Guitar, and Singer Pro in A Major (transposable). 2 contributors total, last edit on Jun 18, 2019. It has become one of the most covered love songs of all time. 'Only You' is considered a 'torch song', and is about the end of a relationship. View official tab. Moyet was surprised by the news, as neither she nor Clarke had intended to start a band together. [36] This made "Only You" the first a cappella chart-topper in the UK. The collection includes the best bits of their two studio albums - Upstairs at Eric's and You and Me Both as well as non-album tracks like "State Farm". Eric Radcliffe produced the song, along with Clarke and Miller. [64] Its official lyric video was uploaded to Gomez's Vevo account on 18 April 2017.[65]. He wrote it while with Depeche Mode but recorded it in 1982 after forming the duo Yazoo with Alison Moyet. SKU: MN0071249 [30] The song is also heard in the closing scene of The Americans episode Dimebag,[31][32] in the closing scene of Lucifer episode High School Poppycock,[33] the Once Upon a Time episode The Price, and over the closing scenes and credits of episode 3 of the BBC / Hulu mini-series Normal People. Only You chords by Yazoo. I was just hoping Daniel Miller, Mute Records founder, would like it". It was written by member Vince Clarke, while still with Depeche Mode, but recorded it in 1982 after forming Yazoo with Alison Moyet. In the US, "Only You" was released as the band's second single in November 1982 and charte… It had a number of Top 10 hits in the UK charts in the early 1980s. [6] Once the demo was finished, Clarke presented it to Miller, who at first found it to be uninteresting. (In North America they were known as Yaz, due to a name conflict with Yazoo Records.) [20] The song slowly rose in positions, and on 19 March peaked at number sixty-seven, where it remained for three weeks. [13] When asked about the song, Moyet said: "'Only You' has a nursery rhyme simplicity and a lack of pretension. Only You By Yazoo The Flying Pickets. [7] Clarke originally wrote the music for the song on a guitar, and transposed the riff into synthesizer notes. [3] Audience members included Anna Wintour, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paloma Faith and Kate Moss. While writing the lyrics, Clarke remarked "It was a very simple arrangement. He wrote it while with Depeche Mode but recorded it in 1982 after forming the duo Yazoo with Alison Moyet. [18] "Only You" stayed within the top ten for the next three weeks, after which it began to drop in position. As their only release, it failed to enter the UK Singles Chart. [6] Around this time, the rhythm and blues band The Screamin' Ab Dabs split, and singer Alison Moyet placed an ad in Melody Maker looking for a new band. [16] Moyet's soulful, almost masculine vocals span a tonal range of F♯3 to D4. Difficulty: novice. The band's output was book-ended with yet another release of "Situation", accompanied by many remixes. [40], The Flying Pickets version was reportedly one of Margaret Thatcher's favourite songs, a fact that has been noted with irony, due to the band's socialist views.[41]. The duration of song is 03:10. [12], Lyrically, "Only You" is a torch song about the resignation of a relationship. "Only You" single by Yazoo, released March 15, 1982.Only You is a ballad written by musician Vince Clarke. What inspired 'Only You'? "Only You" was released as Yazoo's second single in North America and reached number 67. [12], "Only You" was released in March 1982, as a 7" and 12" single. Listen to free internet radio, sports, music, news, talk and podcasts. He wrote it while with Depeche Mode but recorded it in 1982 after forming the duo Yazoo with Alison Moyet. 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