B-side "Ode to Boy" Genre Synthpop | Recorded 1982 Length 3:05 | |
Released November 15, 1982October 7, 1996 (CD reissue) Format 7", 12" (1982)CD (1996) |
"The Other Side of Love" is a song by the British synthpop band Yazoo, released in 1982 as their third single. The single peaked at #13 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's least successful single and the only one of their four singles to miss the top 10. The track was written by band members Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet, and was originally not included on either of the band's albums (it was later added to a reissue of Upstairs at Eric's). It featured Stiff Records' all-girl band Sylvia and the Sapphires on backing vocals following a chance meeting on the B.A. Robertson show.
The track was not included in the setlist for the duo's 2008 reunion tour. In an interview on the official Yazoo website Moyet explains, "We left out stuff that translated less well to live work. Personally I always thought 'The Other Side of Love' was a bit wank. It is my least favourite track. I didn't like singing it and Vince was not bothered by it so we left it out."
The single's B-side is "Ode to Boy", which appeared on their second album You and Me Both. The cover features original artwork by Alison Moyet.
Track listings
- "The Other Side of Love" - 3:05
- "Ode to Boy" - 3:37
- "The Other Side of Love" (Remixed Extended Version) - 5:24
- "Ode to Boy" - 3:37
- "The Other Side of Love" - 3:05
- "Ode to Boy" - 3:37
- "The Other Side of Love (Remixed Extended Version) - 5:24