<P> 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 '' ) . Released as a single in July 1988 , `` The Only Way Is Up '' 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 , however , it fared less well , peaking at number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 , though it did reach number two on the Billboard dance chart . </P>
<P> 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 '' ) . Released as a single in July 1988 , `` The Only Way Is Up '' 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 , however , it fared less well , peaking at number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 , though it did reach number two on the Billboard dance chart . </P>
when was yazz the only way is up
when was yazz the only way is up
in July 1988
in July 1988