Only You (2008 Remaster) May 2026

Vince Clarke wrote it as a peace offering to Depeche Mode, but after they declined it, he teamed up with Moyet. Their chemistry was instant, despite the duo only being together for 18 months.

The 2008 remaster was part of a major reissue project coinciding with the duo's . This version, featured on the In Your Room box set, revitalized the track for modern listeners: Only You (2008 Remaster)

The remaster helped solidify the song's place in the digital era, making it a staple on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music . The Story Behind the Song Vince Clarke wrote it as a peace offering

While some interpret the lyrics as Clarke's feelings about leaving his former band, Moyet’s delivery transformed it into a poignant story of longing and memory—"looking from a window above" at a lost love. This version, featured on the In Your Room

The song reached #2 on the UK Singles Chart in 1982. It has since been covered by countless artists, most famously as an a-cappella Christmas #1 by The Flying Pickets . Where to Listen