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Yazoo And I Both

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Introduction:
"A potted history in quiz form of the great 80s band Yazoo (Yaz in the US)."


1. Yazoo are made up of two members. One of them is Vince Clarke. Who is the other?
    Andy Bell
    Kim Wilde
    Toyah Wilcox
    Alison Moyet


2. As Yazoo formed, the pair set at work creating a demo to show Daniel Miller, founder of Mute Records, whom Clarke worked with while in Depeche Mode. What song did he show him to secure Yazoo a deal?
    Only You
    Bad Connection
    Don't Go
    In My Room


3. Why is Yazoo named Yaz in America?
    Sire Records thought the name more appealing for US audiences
    They received a huge lawsuit threat over the name
    To avoid confusion with Yazz and the Plastic Population
    To coincide with Tofino Airport's three letter designation


4. Yazoo release their first album "Upstairs at Eric's", which reached number two in the UK album charts to critical acclaim. Who does 'Eric' most likely refer to?
    A mutual friend
    Alison Moyet's father
    Nobody
    Their producer at Mute Records


5. After the release of "Upstairs at Eric's" Yazoo toured briefly. They released a non-album single in the UK in late 1982 before the next album - what was the single?
    The Other Side of Love
    Chinese Detectives
    Situation
    Nobody's Diary


6. Recording starts on "You And Me Both" in 1982. The lead track and hit single "Nobody's Diary" was written by Alison Moyet at what age?
    18
    25
    20
    16


7. When did Yazoo announce their breakup?
    After the release of "You And Me Both"
    In 1984
    Shortly before the release of "You And Me Both"
    At the end of their second tour


8. While Vince teamed up with producer Eric Radcliffe, Alison embarked on a solo career. What was the name of her hit album released in 1984?
    Alf
    Raindancing
    Only Me
    Alison Moyet


9. A special "1999 Mix" of one of their tracks was released as a charting single, prior to the release of the compilation album "Only Yazoo". Which song was it?
    Don't Go
    Only You
    Nobody's Diary
    Situation


10. In late 2007, Mute Records tentatively announced new developments for 2008. What happened in 2008?
    A DVD of interviews and videos was released
    They reunited and started touring
    All of these answers are correct
    The original albums were remastered


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