Yazz And The Plastic Population - The Only Way Is Up (U.K. Extended Club Mix) (US 12'') (1988)

Yazz And The Plastic Population - The Only Way Is Up (U.K. Extended Club Mix) (US 12'') (1988)

"The Only Way Is Up" is a song written by George Jackson and Johnny Henderson and originally released in 1980 as a single by soul singer Otis Clay. In 1988, it became a chart-topping single for Yazz and the Plastic Population. The Yazz version was produced by Jonathan More and Matt Black (better known as dance duo Coldcut, who had worked with Yazz on their hit single "Doctorin' the House"). "The Only Way Is Up" was Yazz's first solo single, credited to her under the name Yazz and the Plastic Population. Released as a single in July 1988, the song became an instant smash hit, spending five weeks at number one in the United Kingdom, and ultimately becoming the second biggest selling single of the year. In the United States it reached number two on the Billboard dance chart, although only making number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The opening horn blast is a sample from Sharon Redd's 1982 dance classic "Beat the Street". SIDE A: The Only Way Is Up (U.K. Extended Club Mix) 6:48 The Only Way Is Up (The Up Up Up Mix) 7:04 Remix – Bam Bam SIDE B: The Only Way Is Up (Acid Dub) 5:52 Producer [Additional], Remix – Justin Strauss, Murray Elias VINYL GRADE: Vinyl: Near Mint Sleeve: Near Mint RELEASE INFORMATION: Label: Elektra - 0-66732 Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM Country: US Released: 1988 Genre: Electronic Style: House, Acid House CREDITS: Edited By – Tuta Aquino Engineer [Remix] – Daniel Abraham Producer – Coldcut Programmed By [Additional] – Eric Kupper Sleeve – Pat Rodger, Pointblanc London*, Seán Quinn Written-By – George Jackson (3), Johnny Henderson NOTES: B side additional production and remix for Popstand Productions. Printed in U.S.A.