Originally released by synth-pop duo Yazoo in 1982, "Only You" gained renewed popularity through The Flying Pickets' 1983 a cappella cover version, which topped UK charts. The song's melancholic melody has inspired numerous reinterpretations across genres.
The Flying Pickets' 1983 cover of "Only You", originally by Yazoo, was reimagined by Horst Anleitner as a dramatic work for horn ensemble, blending new wave pop with classical instrumentation.
The Flying Pickets' 1983 a cappella cover of Yazoo's synth-pop hit became a Christmas #1 UK single,
pioneering mainstream acceptance of vocal-only arrangements.
"Only You" is a synthpop classic originally written by Vince Clarke (Yazoo), famously covered in 1983 by British a cappella group The Flying Pickets. Their haunting vocal version became a surprise Christmas №1 hit in the UK, revolutionizing mainstream acceptance of a cappella music.
