For You Only

1985 single by Alison Moyet From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"For You Only" is a song by British singer-songwriter Alison Moyet, which was released in 1985 as the fourth and final single from her debut studio album Alf. For its release as a single, a remixed version of the song was created, which was named the "New Version". The song written by Moyet, Steve Jolley and Tony Swain, and produced by Jolley and Swain.

B-side
  • "Twisting the Knife" (Europe)
  • "Money Mile" (America)
ReleasedOctober 1985[1]
GenrePop
Length3:52
Quick facts Single by Alison Moyet, from the album Alf ...
"For You Only"
Single by Alison Moyet
from the album Alf
B-side
  • "Twisting the Knife" (Europe)
  • "Money Mile" (America)
ReleasedOctober 1985[1]
GenrePop
Length3:52
LabelCBS Records
Songwriters
Producers
  • Steve Jolley
  • Tony Swain
Alison Moyet singles chronology
"That Ole Devil Called Love"
(1985)		 "For You Only"
(1985)		 "Is This Love?"
(1986)
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Originally, when CBS suggested releasing a fourth single from Alf, Moyet spoke against the idea and suggested she record a cover of "That Ole Devil Called Love" in order to give fans something new. Her version of the song was released in March 1985, becoming a big hit, including in the UK where it reached No. 2. After this, CBS later decided to release "For You Only" as a single in Europe and America.[2] For its release as a single, "For You Only" was remixed and partially re-recorded to create a new version.[3][4] The song was a success in Germany, peaking at No. 7 in late 1985.[5] The song was also an airplay hit in New Zealand.[6]

A music video was created to promote the single, featuring shots of Moyet sitting at an empty bar and walking the street outside.[7] Moyet also performed the song for Dutch TV at the Platengala Nationaal and on the German Peter's Pop Show.[8][9]

Release

The single was released by CBS on 7" and 12" vinyl in Europe and America.[10] In Europe, the B-Side was "Twisting the Knife", while in America "Money Mile" was used, both of which were taken from Alf.[11][12] For the European 12" vinyl edition of the single, an "Extended New Version" of the A-Side was featured.[13] Later in 1989, "For You Only" was released in the Netherlands as a 3-inch CD greeting card, with "Love Resurrection" as the B-Side.[14]

Critical reception

In a contemporary review of Alf, Rolling Stone commented: "Even when she verges on melodrama – and on "For You Only" she reaches it – Moyet shows no shame. She rocks back on her heels and lets fly."[15] Writing for Pop Rescue, Andrew Martin described the song as "somewhat downbeat and a little sad" and commented on Moyet's "soulful" vocals.[16]

Formats

7" single (European release)
  1. "For You Only (New Version)" – 3:52
  2. "Twisting the Knife" – 3:25
12" single (European release)
  1. "For You Only (Extended New Version)" – 6:14
  2. "Twisting the Knife" – 3:25
7" single (US release)
  1. "For You Only" – 3:57
  2. "Money Mile" – 3:43
7" single (US promo release)
  1. "For You Only" – 3:57
  2. "For You Only" – 3:57
12" single (US promo release)
  1. "For You Only" – 3:57
  2. "For You Only" – 3:57
CD single (Netherlands 1989 release)
  1. "For You Only" – 4:08
  2. "Love Resurrection" – 3:51

Chart performance

More information Chart (1985), Peak position ...
Chart (1985) Peak
position
German Singles Chart[17] 7
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Personnel

  • Alison Moyet – vocals
  • Tony Swain – keyboards, producer
  • Steve Jolley – producer
  • Tim Goldsmith – drums
  • Richard Lengyel – recording engineer
  • Roger Dobson – assistant engineer

References

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