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.
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 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.
