About Alison Moyet
Geneviève Alison Jane Ballard, formerly known as Alf, is an English singer-songwriter. Noted for her powerful bluesy contralto voice, she came to prominence as a member of the synth-pop duo Yazoo, but has since mainly worked as a solo artist. The album sold respectably in the UK, and Moyet was nominated for a Grammy for the single "It Won't Be Long". In the United States, the band operated under the name Yaz, due to trademark issues with the Yazoo Records record label already operating in the region. Alf was produced by the record producing and songwriting team of Jolley & Swain. The record was a hit in Britain, reaching No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart.
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