Moyet was born to a French father and English mother. She grew up in Basildon, where she attended school. After leaving school at 16, she worked as a shop worker and a piano tuner. She was involved in a number of punk rock, pub rock and blues bands in the South East Essex area during the late 1970s and early 1980s, including The Vandals and the Screamin' Ab Dabs, The Vicars, The Vandals (UK 1978) and The Little Roosters.
Her mainstream pop career began in 1982 when she formed the electro-pop duo Yazoo with former Depeche Mode member Vince Clarke. The duo had several hits, including "Situation", "Only You", "Don't Go" and recorded two albums, "Upstairs At Eric's" and "You And Me Both". The group was notable for melding Clarke's trademark electronic sounds with Moyet's warm, soulful voice.
In 1983 Moyet and Clarke decided to disband Yazoo. While Clarke went on to form Erasure, Moyet signed to CBS (in part because it had been Janis Joplin's label), and began her solo career.
In 1984 she released her debut album "Alf" (titled after her punk-era nickname). Alf included contributions by popular producers/songwriters Swain and Jolley, as well as a song, "Invisible", written by Motown legend Lamont Dozier. The record was a hit in Britain, reaching number one in the album charts. Alf spawned 3 hit singles, "Love Resurrection", "Invisible" and "All Cried Out". In the US, "Invisible" was a Top 40 hit (something Yazoo had never achieved).
In 1985 Moyet performed at the historic Live Aid concert, alongside Paul Young. She also released a single not featured on "Alf", a cover of the standard "That Ole Devil Called Love." The single went to #2 on the UK singles chart. (At present, it remains Moyet's highest-charting UK single.)
In 1986 Moyet had another big UK hit with the single "Is This Love?," followed in 1987 by the album Raindancing. Raindancing spawned further hit singles, including a cover of Floy Joy's "Weak In The Presence of Beauty" and "Ordinary Girl". In 1987, she scored another cover hit with "Love Letters"; the video for the song featured comedy duo French & Saunders.
Following a period of personal and career evaluation Hoodoo was released in 1991. Hoodoo, which took several steps away from the glossy pop sheen of Raindancing and was a far earthier and more personal album. Compared to her earlier releases, Hoodoo received little label support and only minimal promotion. The album sold respectably in Britain, and was nominated for a Grammy for the single "It Won't Be Long." However, the release of Hoodoo marked the beginning of what was to become a long fight for Moyet to secure complete control of her artistic direction. Like many similar artists of Moyet's calibre (including Aimee Mann and the late Kirsty MacColl), Moyet was reluctant to record a radio-friendly "pop" album simply for the sake of creating chart hits.
Moyet's next album Essex (1994) was also a source of controversy for her; in order for the album to be released, her label (now Sony) insisted that certain Essex tracks be re-recorded and re-produced, and that there be additional material remixed to create a more 'commercial' package. The video for the single "Whispering Your Name" again featured Dawn French.
Following the release of Essex, Sony released a greatest-hits compilation of Moyet's work the following year. Singles entered the UK charts at number one. Following incredible CD success and a UK tour, Singles was re-issued as a double CD set which included "No Overdubs", a bonus live CD. Upon re-issue Singles again charted, this time in the top 20.
Due to prolonged litigation with Sony, Moyet did not record or release a new studio album for over eight years after the release of Essex. During this time, however, Moyet recorded vocals for Tricky, Sylk-130, Ocean Colour Scene, The Lightning Seeds and King Britt, and was featured on the British leg of the Lilith Fair tour. 2001 saw the release of The Essential Alison Moyet CD.
In August 2002, after years of holding out and refusing to compromise, Moyet was finally released from her Sony contract. Moyet signed to Sanctuary Records and released her first studio album in eight years, Hometime, an album which Sony had refused to release. Hometime was produced by the Insects, who had also produced works by Goldfrapp and Massive Attack. The release of the CD launched Moyet into the top five best-selling female UK artists of 2002 and resulted in a Brit nomination for Best Female Vocal as well as a nomination for the Mercury Music Prize.
Moyet's following CD, Voice, an eclectic collection of covers, was released on 6 September 2004 and entered the UK charts at number seven. The album was later re-issued with a bonus track, "Alfie." A companion DVD, One Blue Voice, was released in 2006.
After signing with the W14 Music label in late 2006, Moyet released the all-original The Turn in October 2007. As of this writing (15 Sept 2008), Moyet will be touring North America for the first time in 14 years after the huge success of the Yazoo Reconnected Tour of 2008.
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Love Resurrection
Alison Moyet Lyrics
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What switch can I pull to illuminate the way?
Show me one direction
I will not question again
For a warm injection
Is all I need to calm the pain
We all need a love (resurrection, just a little divine intervention)
What seed must I sow to replenish this barren land
Teach me to harvest, I want you to grow in my hand
Let's be optimistic, let's say that we won't toil in vain
If we pull together we'll never fall apart again
We all need a love (resurrection, just a little divine intervention)
We all need a love (resurrection, just a little divine intervention)
We need love
Resurrection
(We need a love)
Just a little divine (intervention)
Show me one direction
I will not question again, no, no
For a warm injection
Is all I need to calm the pain
We all need a love (resurrection, just a little divine intervention)
We all need a love (resurrection, just a little divine intervention)
We need love
Resurrection
We need love
(We need a love resurrection)
(Just a little divine intervention)
Resurrection
(We need a love resurrection)
(Just a little divine intervention)
(We need a love resurrection)
(Just a little divine intervention) resurrection
In Alison Moyet's song Love Resurrection, the singer is looking for a way to brighten up a dreary day and dispel the pain she feels. She wonders what she can do to make things better and seeks guidance from someone who can show her the way. She asks for a "warm injection" to ease her suffering and help her to feel better. The singer acknowledges the need for love and the way it can be a healing force.
The song is a call for love and hope in the face of difficult times. The singer talks about the need to work together and stay optimistic in order to overcome obstacles. The idea of a "love resurrection" implies that love has the power to bring people back to life, to revive them and give them hope for the future. This song is a reminder that love can be a powerful force for good in the world and that we all need it to survive and thrive.
Line by Line Meaning
What can I do to make light of this dull dull day?
I am struggling today and need something to lift my spirits. Can you offer any solutions?
What switch can I pull to illuminate the way?
I need guidance to find my path. Is there anything you can suggest that will provide clarity?
Show me one direction
I will not question again
For a warm injection
Is all I need to calm the pain
I am ready to follow your lead and trust your advice. All I need is a loving gesture to ease my hurt.
We all need a love (resurrection, just a little divine intervention)
We all need a love (resurrection, just a little divine intervention)
Love is what we all crave, and sometimes we need a little help from a higher power to bring it back to us.
What seed must I sow to replenish this barren land
Teach me to harvest, I want you to grow in my hand
Let's be optimistic, let's say that we won't toil in vain
If we pull together we'll never fall apart again
I want to improve my life and surroundings with your assistance. Let's work together and stay positive, and we will reap the rewards of our efforts.
Resurrection
(We need a love)
Just a little divine (intervention)
We need love to bring us back to life, and sometimes we need a little divine intervention to make that happen.
We all need a love (resurrection, just a little divine intervention)
We all need a love (resurrection, just a little divine intervention)
We need love
Once again, we are reminded that love is crucial for our well-being and happiness.
Resurrection
We need love
(We need a love resurrection)
(Just a little divine intervention)
Resurrection
(We need a love resurrection)
(Just a little divine intervention)
(We need a love resurrection)
(Just a little divine intervention) resurrection
The chorus repeats and emphasizes that we need a love resurrection, and that divine intervention might be what it takes to make that happen.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ALISON MOYET, STEVE JOLLEY, TONY SWAIN
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What can I do to make light of this dull dull day?
What switch can I pull to illuminate the way?
Show me one direction
I will not question again
For a warm injection
Is all I need to calm the pain
We all need a love (resurrection, just a little divine intervention)
We all need a love (resurrection, just a little divine intervention)
What seed must I sow to replenish this barren land
Teach me to harvest, I want you to grow in my hand
Let's be optimistic, let's say that we won't toil in vain
If we pull together we'll never fall apart again
We all need a love (resurrection, just a little divine intervention)
We all need a love (resurrection, just a little divine intervention)
We need love
Resurrection
(We need a love)
Just a little divine (intervention)
Show me one direction
I will not question again, no, no
For a warm injection
Is all I need to calm the pain
We all need a love (resurrection, just a little divine intervention)
We all need a love (resurrection, just a little divine intervention)
We need love
Resurrection
We need love
(We need a love resurrection)
(Just a little divine intervention)
Resurrection
(We need a love resurrection)
(Just a little divine intervention)
(We need a love resurrection)
(Just a little divine intervention) resurrection
Your Welcome 😉
Geoffrey Jonathan Wilson
One of the best British female vocalists of the 1980's in my opinion.Who else agrees?
Mark La Roche
Probably the best
Lee Pearson
Yes agree, miles better than amy Winehouse
Mario Maldonado
Along with Kate Bush, Annie Lennox, Kim Wilde
Tabitha Munzara
Me!🙋🏾
Vintage50something
Totally agreed!! She has a heavenly voice
Jacqueline Sopp
Far better than Adele, but not nearly as lauded for her talent as she should be! Love Alison's voice and was fortunate to have seen her in concert. Absolutely BRILLIANT! 👏👏👏👏👏👏🤗❤
Russell Hamer
"Speech" ... Jacqueline...I remember early Adele n see Alison' stage persona all over her set..😊
craig hawke
adele has nothing on alison
Laverda Jota
@craig hawke she was the best , im 62 and still love Alison