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There's an American town named Yazoo (I think it's in Mississippi). Maybe the American label didn't want to accidentally give offense.

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So there is—thanks, David! And a county as well, which apparently was part of a big land scandal in the 1790s. Perhaps the Brits knew their American history and didn't want to be associated with that! [removes tongue from cheek]

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Upstairs at Eric's is utterly brilliant. Alyson Moyer's voice is extraordinary. I will have to admit I usually skip this song so thanks for bringing it to my attention.

As for other synth-pop bands, Platinum Blonde is a great band to explore off the top of my head.

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Also, I believe there was an band called Yazoo that was known in NA and they changed the name so as not to create confusion (or give up mistaken royalties!)

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It's been decades since I've listened to it all the way through, but I won't disagree with you, MK. And agreed on Moyer's voice.

Don't have Platinum Blond in my library, but will check them out on YouTube. Do have favorite songs/albums by them?

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I'd be surprised if they were in your library because they are a Canadian band. Standing in the Dark and Alien Shores, the first two albums, are where I would start.

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