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Jul 4, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: July 4, 1983 – Yazoo Released You and Me Both.

On this day July 4, 1983, Yazoo released their second and final album You and Me Both. The duo, made up of vocalist Alison Moyet and keyboardist Vince Clarke, had already made a strong impact with their debut Upstairs at Eric’s. This follow up album continued their blend of synth pop and emotional depth, even as the partnership behind the music was beginning to unravel.

You and Me Both reached number 69 on the US Billboard charts but was a major success internationally, hitting number 1 in...

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