Listen to Yazoo "Nobody's Diary 2008" (Copycat Remix)

Swedish DJ Copycat put together a remix of Yazoo's classic "Nobody's Diary" last year for a special "Remix The '80s" compilation album that ended up being shelved. Now that Yazoo's Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke are reuniting for a small world tour, Copycat wrote me he decided to take matters in his own hands and put out his remix.

Copycat has been a fan of Yazoo ever since the duo's beginnings and jumped at the chance to be remix one of their tracks. "Back in the days, when Vince Clarke decided to jump the Depeche Mode ship and head for poppier pastures, I was convinced my infatuation with the band was over," Copycat writes me. "But a couple of singles later on, Martin Gore penned 'See You,' and I let out a sigh as long as a monster truck tire losing its air. What's more, Vince went on to form the marvelous duo Yazoo, comprising everything I loved about DM, plus a little bit of soul on top, courtesy of Alison Moyet's wonderful bluesy voice.

"When I was invited to join this project, I knew exactly what to remix: 'Nobody's Diary,' the prelude to Yazoo's second album 'You And Me Both.' When it was released originally, the 12" was just another boring extended job with no added value whatsoever. I always missed a proper remix of the song – a dance remix, to be precise. Well, here’s my shot at it."

"I kinda had a vision of Yazoo hooking up with the Pet Shop Boys and the Latin Rascals at an Electro House party hosted by the Swedish House Mafia. The result? Not even close. But hopefully quite fun anyway."

It is quite fun indeed. In fact, it is very good and it deserves a formal release.

Listen to Yazoo "Nobody's Diary 2008" (Copycat Remix)