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.

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

The remaster brought out the nuances of Vince Clarke's pioneering synth work and Alison Moyet's soulful, blues-tinged vocals.

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 2008 remaster was part of a major reissue project coinciding with the duo's . This version, featured on the In Your Room box set, revitalized the track for modern listeners:

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

It preserves the "basement" feel of the original recording at Blackwing Studios while cleaning up tape hiss and leveling the dynamics.