After a spell as a catwalk model, she scored a number of club hits after recording with group, Biz, in 1983. Her first commercial success came in early 1988, when she supplied the vocals on Coldcut's "Doctorin' the House". She soon launched a solo career on Big Life records, a label set up by her future husband Jazz Summers, releasing her debut single "The Only Way Is Up" in the summer of 1988. It went on to spend five weeks at the top of the chart, eventually becoming the biggest selling UK single of the year. Suddenly one of Britain's biggest pop acts, her follow up was another big hit, whilst her debut album went top ten.
She continued to have hits into 1989 but has since recorded only sporadically, releasing one single during 1990 and not releasing another until 1992. She returned to the charts in 1993, performing with Aswad on the top 40 hit "How Long". She continued to release singles well into the 1990s, including a cover version of The Jackson 5's "Never Can Say Goodbye". In 1997 she recorded the album Natural Life, which was only released in some parts of Europe and Asia.
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1 Discography
1.1 Albums
1.2 Singles
2 Sources
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Discography
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Albums
Wanted (1988) UK #3, AUS #43
The Wanted Remixes (1989) UK #53
One On One (1994)
Natural Life (1997)
At Her Very Best (2001) UK #166
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Singles
"Doctorin' the House" (with Coldcut) (1988) UK #6, Ger # 11
"The Only Way Is Up" (1988) UK #1, US #96, AUS #2, NZ #1, Ger # 3
"Stand Up For Your Love Rights" (1988) UK #2, AUS #22, NZ #8, Ger # 10
"Fine Time" (1989) UK #9, NZ #18, Ger # 32
"Where Has All The Love Gone" (1989) UK #16, Ger # 40
"Treat Me Good" (1990) UK #20, AUS #100, Ger # 55
"One True Woman" (1992) UK #60
"How Long" (with Aswad) (1993) UK #31, Ger # 52
"Have Mercy" (1994) UK #42, Ger # 86
"Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime" (1994) UK #56
"Good Thing Going" (1996) UK #53
"Never Can Say Goodbye" (1997) UK #61
"Abandon Me" (1998) UK #79
The Only Way Is Up
Yazz Lyrics
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To the lowest turn
Bein' on the bottom line
Sure ain't no fun
But if we should be evicted
Huh, from our homes
We'll just move somewhere else
Oh
(Hold on) hold on
(Hold on) hold on
Ooh, aah, baby
(Hold on) hold on
(Hold on) ooh ooh aah
The only way is up, baby
For you and me now
The only way is up, baby
For you and me now
Aah
Now we may not know, huh
Where our next meal is coming from
But with you by my side
I'll face what is to come
Aah, boy I want to thank you
Yeah, for loving me this way
Things may be a little hard now
But we'll find a brighter day
Oh, yeah
(Hold on) hold on
(Hold on) hold on
Ooh, ooh ooh
(Hold on) hold on
(Hold on) won't be long
Ooh, yeah
The only way is up, baby
For you and me now
The only way is up, baby
For you and me now
Ooh ooh ooh
Talk about the only way is up, baby
Talk about the only way
Talk about the only way is up, baby
Talk about the only way
Talk about the only way is up, baby
(Hold on) hold on
(Hold on) hold on
Hey
(Hold on) hold on
(Hold on) won't be long
No no no
The only way is up, baby
For you and me now
The only way is up, baby
For you and me now
The only way is up, baby
For you and me now
The only way is up, baby
For you and me now
The only way is up
For you and me now
The only way is up, baby
For you and me now
The only way is up
For you and me now
The only way is up
For you and me now
The only way is up
For you and me now
The only way is up
For you and me now
The song "The Only Way Is Up" by Yazz is a motivational and inspirational anthem that encourages perseverance and optimism in the face of adversity. The lyrics convey the idea that even though one may hit rock bottom, there is always a way to rise up and move forward.
The first verse describes a situation of being at the lowest point and emphasizes the struggle and hardship that comes with it. The singer then suggests that if they were to lose their homes, they would find another place to live and continue to carry on. The hold on refrain throughout the song is about sticking it out and having faith that things will get better.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges the uncertainty of their future, but they are grateful to have someone by their side. They express gratitude to their partner for their unwavering love and support. The singer then mentions that things may be tough now, but they will find a better tomorrow.
The chorus repeatedly affirms that the only direction to go from rock bottom is up. It encourages the singer and the listeners to remain hopeful and push forward. The song is a powerful message of resilience and determination and is timeless in its relevance.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been broken down
We have faced hardships and setbacks
To the lowest turn
We have hit rock bottom
Bein' on the bottom line
Being at the bottom is not enjoyable
Sure ain't no fun
It is not a pleasant experience
But if we should be evicted
If we lose our homes
Huh, from our homes
From the place we call home
We'll just move somewhere else
We will relocate to a new place
And still carry on
We will continue to push forward
(Hold on) hold on
Wait patiently
(Hold on) hold on
Remain optimistic
Ooh, aah, baby
Expressing emotion
(Hold on) hold on
Endure the hardship
(Hold on) ooh ooh aah
Continue to strive for a better future
The only way is up, baby
The road ahead leads to progress and growth
For you and me now
We must face these challenges together
Now we may not know, huh
We do not know what the future holds
Where our next meal is coming from
We are uncertain about our basic needs being met
But with you by my side
We will support and rely on each other
I'll face what is to come
I am ready for whatever lies ahead
Aah, boy I want to thank you
Acknowledging and expressing gratitude for support
Yeah, for loving me this way
For demonstrating love despite the struggles
Things may be a little hard now
We are currently experiencing challenges
But we'll find a brighter day
We will overcome these challenges and find a better future
Ooh, ooh ooh
Expressing emotion
(Hold on) hold on
Remain patient
(Hold on) hold on
Stay hopeful
Ooh, yeah
Expressing emotion
The only way is up, baby
The path ahead leads to progress and success
Won't be long
The wait will soon be over
Talk about the only way is up, baby
Discussing the road to progress
Talk about the only way
Emphasizing the importance of upward mobility
(Hold on) hold on
Endure the hardship
(Hold on) hold on
Stay optimistic
Hey
Expression of attention
(Hold on) hold on
Stay patient
(Hold on) won't be long
The wait for progress will soon be over
No no no
Expression of disagreement
The only way is up, baby
The road to success leads upward
The only way is up
Upward mobility is the only path
For you and me now
We must move forward together
The only way is up, baby
Progress can only be achieved by moving upward
The only way is up
Upward mobility is the only path
For you and me now
We must work together to achieve progress
The only way is up
The road to progress leads upward
For you and me now
We must work together towards a better future
The only way is up
Moving upward leads to progress
For you and me now
We must move forward together towards progress
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GEORGE HENRY JACKSON, JOHNNY RAY HENDERSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marciox2010
Rapaz...e aqueles tempos fantásticos dos anos 70 80 90 é pra nos fazer chorar.
Essa aí eu tinha meus 18 anos.
Exatamente há 34 anos atrás tocava essa canção e já começava então o ritmo house, eurodance e flash dance.
Noel, Rick Wesley, Sônia,Snap,Tecnotronic,information society e tantos outros q fizeram desses tempos.... inesquecíveis e saudosos.
Hj,aos 52 anos,relembrar no YouTube e nas playlists canções memoráveis como essa da Yazz, é sorrir com nostalgia,viajarno passado e sentir o coração feliz palpitando no soar dessas músicas maravilhosas de um tempo q eu posso dizer com certeza por mim e por muitos outros: foram anos incríveis.
Meu DEUS....que saudades sem fim !!!!
São Paulo SP Brás/ 31-01-2023. 20:04 h terça feira.
E lá se foi janeiro.
Alguém dessa época pra dar um joinha ou comentar algo?
Um 2023 repleto de bençãos a todos.
Vai curintia.....
@jmmbuthia
I'm 49, living at my mum's, lost everything and I have to start all over again. But there's only one way and the only way is up. Keep your head up wherever you are and whatever you're goin through, the only way is up
@PBAncello-yl3kf
Stay strong, my friend.
You'll build yourself back even better.
Trust me.
🙏✨💗✨🙏
💪
@NicholaLashmar
I'm going thru a shit time and like u say the only way is up we'll get there! Don't give up! Love to u x
@zoec3582
Right attitude ❤
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@LittleJ-hr1mc
Same here my friend left with my 3 kids back to my mums to escape domestic violence.never been lower but the only way is up ❤️
@janeevans1309
My wonderful Mum passed away last week and this was one of her all time faves, we’ll be playing it at her funeral, she’ll be dancing her way up 💗
@peterbynon2332
Lové to your mum forever never forget
@janeevans1309
Peter Bynon 💗🖤
@peterbynon2332
Still listening Pete new to my phone sorry