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Friday Night with Jonathan Ross – Series 14, Episode 17". BBC. 16 May 2008 . Retrieved 4 November 2013.

And it’s unlikely there was a dry eye in any of the houses that Moyet played the touching tribute to her mother, The English U. Fittingly enough, The Rarest Birds soars beautifully.Moyet made her stage debut in the London West End production of the musical Chicago in 2001. [9] She played the part of Matron "Mama" Morton. Although the play was initially intended for a short run, it was extended to six months. [ citation needed] Classifieds". Melody Maker. 14 November 1981. p.34. "Brilliant female vocalist, experienced gigs/studio, seeks great rootsy soul/R&B band.—Alison, Basildon" The Insects’ arrangements provide the perfect cradle for Moyet’s talents, from the heartstring tugging model of restraint that is Should I Feel That It’s Over to the sly groove of chilled electronicatinged More. A hugely successful return to her electronica roots, The Minutes ushered in a new songwriting partnership with Moyet now co-penning material with Guy Sigsworth, who’d previously worked with an array of artists including Seal, Björk, Britney Spears and Madonna. Alison's Dates for 'the minutes' Tour (UK and Ireland)". Alisonmoyet.com. Archived from the original on 7 March 2013 . Retrieved 25 February 2013.

The lead single " Love Resurrection" preceded the album. It was released in June 1984 and had reached No. 10 in the UK, also becoming successful across Europe and beyond. The second single " All Cried Out" was met with similar success when released in September 1984. It reached No. 8 in the UK. " Invisible", the third single, was released in November 1984 and reached No. 21 in the UK. In the US, it became Moyet's highest-charting single, reaching No. 31. In October 1985, " For You Only" was released as the fourth and final single from the album. [9] When CBS first suggested releasing a fourth single, Moyet spoke against the idea and suggested she record a cover of " That Ole Devil Called Love" to give fans something new. Her version of the song was then recorded and released in March 1985, becoming a big hit, including in the UK where it reached No. 2. Despite this, CBS later decided to release "For You Only" as a single but in Europe and the US only. For its release as a single, "For You Only" was remixed and partially re-recorded to create a new version. [10] [11] The song was a success in Germany, peaking at No. 7 in late 1985. [12] The discography of Alison Moyet, an English pop singer-songwriter, consists of nine studio albums, three compilation albums, two live releases, thirty singles and a number of appearances with other artists. The new decade brought a fresh sound for Moyet as the singer had been openly critical of the overtly commercial nature of her first two solo records. Hoodoo was an attempt to redress the balance where Alison would create purely on her own terms. Moyet's ninth studio album Other, described as "intelligent, adventurous electronic pop," co-produced by Guy Sigsworth, was released 16 June 2017 on Cooking Vinyl. [2] From September through December that same year, she embarked on a world tour, The Other Tour. [27]Alf is the debut solo studio album by English singer Alison Moyet, released on 5 November 1984 by CBS Records. [1] The album launched Moyet's solo career following the disbanding of synth-pop duo Yazoo. The album reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and features the singles " Love Resurrection", " All Cried Out", " Invisible" and " For You Only". Record company travails continued for Moyet into the mid-90s – while the label execs wanted to pitch her as a middle-of-the-road balladeer, the singer had other ideas entirely. Murray, Robin (2 January 2010). "Personality Clash: Vince Clarke vs Andy Butler". Clash . Retrieved 26 January 2014.

ALISON MOYET | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com . Retrieved 22 May 2016. Canadian album certifications – Alison Moyet – Alf". Music Canada. 1 May 1985 . Retrieved 6 September 2021. A single, " Nobody's Diary", was released in May 1983 ahead of the album and reached number three in the UK chart, [10] but within days of the single's release, Yazoo announced that they were splitting up. [29] The album, ironically titled You and Me Both, was released in the UK in July 1983 and topped the UK album charts, [10] a feat it would also achieve in New Zealand. However, with no further singles or live appearances to promote it, it did not sell as well as Upstairs at Eric's, although it still achieved gold status in the UK for sales of 100,000 copies. [25] In the US, You and Me Both peaked at number 69 on the Billboard 200. [26]Moyet reasoned that the recording was “an adult album but it’s not mainstream. There’s some blues on it, some chanson, some heavy strings. It’s the best album I’ve ever made. A lot of people will love it but it’s not Radio One.” The songs themselves are played pretty straight, from the wistful Windmills Of Your Mind to the gentle Gershwin standard The Man I Love.