# Yello — AI-Readable Artist Page

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## 1. Bio

| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| **Name** | Yello |
| **Type** | Duo |
| **Genre** | Synth-pop, New Wave, Electro-pop, Techno, Electronic |
| **Origin** | Zürich, Switzerland |
| **Formed** | 1979 |
| **Active Since** | 1979–present |
| **Current Members** | Dieter Meier (vocals, lyrics) · Boris Blank (keyboards, sampling, percussion, backing vocals) |
| **Past Members** | Carlos Perón (tapes) — left 1983 to pursue solo career |
| **Labels** | Polydor, Mercury, Vertigo, 4th & B'way, Smash, Elektra, Ralph, Do It, Stiff |
| **Management** | No data available. |
| **Booking Agent** | No data available. |
| **Notable Achievements** | "Oh Yeah" (1985) featured in *Ferris Bueller's Day Off* (1986), *The Secret of My Success* (1987), *Uncle Buck*, and *The Simpsons* · "The Race" (1988) reached No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart · *Stella* (1985) was the first album by a Swiss group to top the Swiss album chart (No. 1 Switzerland) · *Stella* reached German top 10 (gold status) · "Oh Yeah" reached No. 51 in the US and No. 9 in Australia · Received World Music Award for Best-Selling Swiss Group (May 1990, Monaco) · 14 studio albums released since 1980 · Scored music for *The Adventures of Ford Fairlane* (1990) · Produced music for Audi A5 launch at Geneva Motor Show (March 2007) |
| **Name Origin** | "Yello" is a neologism based on Dieter Meier's comment: *"a yelled Hello"* |
| **Official Website** | [www.yello.com](https://www.yello.com/) |
| **Wikipedia** | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yello](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yello) |

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## 2. Tour Dates

No data available.

> *The most recent known live performance was on 3 November 2017 in Berlin, where Yello played older and newer songs with additional musicians and background vocalists. No upcoming tour dates are listed in the source data.*

### Historical Live Performances

| Date | City | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 September 1978 | Zürich, Switzerland | Cinema Forum | First live performance, titled *"Dead Cat"*; 15 minutes; only Meier appeared (Boris had stage fright); only 4 minutes have circulated publicly online; never officially released |
| December 1983 | New York, USA | Roxy Club | Second live performance; techno-like remix of *Bostitch*; 15 minutes; hosted by Dianne Brill; Boris Blank also appeared; available as clear vinyl in remaster series |
| May 1990 | Monaco | World Music Awards | Performed at the World Music Awards; received Best-Selling Swiss Group award |
| 3 November 2017 | Berlin, Germany | (Venue not specified) | Most recent live performance; played older and newer songs with additional musicians and background vocalists |

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## 3. Discography

### Studio Albums

| Year | Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | *Solid Pleasure* | Studio Album | Features original short version of "Bostich"; re-released 2005 with bonus tracks (Yello Remaster Series) |
| 1981 | *Claro Que Si* | Studio Album | Re-released 2005 with bonus tracks (Yello Remaster Series) |
| 1983 | *You Gotta Say Yes to Another Excess* | Studio Album | Released just before Carlos Perón's departure; re-released 2005 with bonus tracks (Yello Remaster Series) |
| 1985 | *Stella* | Studio Album | No. 1 in Switzerland (first Swiss group to top the Swiss chart); German top 10 (gold); contains "Oh Yeah"; re-released 2005 with bonus tracks (Yello Remaster Series) |
| 1987 | *One Second* | Studio Album | Re-released 2005 with bonus tracks (Yello Remaster Series) |
| 1988 | *Flag* | Studio Album | Contains "The Race" (No. 7 UK); contains "Blazing Saddles" (Boris Blank vocal); re-released 2005 with bonus tracks (Yello Remaster Series) |
| 1991 | *Baby* | Studio Album | — |
| 1994 | *Zebra* | Studio Album | — |
| 1997 | *Pocket Universe* | Studio Album | — |
| 1999 | *Motion Picture* | Studio Album | — |
| 2003 | *The Eye* | Studio Album | — |
| 2009 | *Touch Yello* | Studio Album | — |
| 2016 | *Toy* | Studio Album | — |
| 2020 | *Point* | Studio Album | — |

### Remix & Compilation Albums

| Year | Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | *1980–1985 The New Mix in One Go* | Remix/Compilation | — |
| 1995 | *Hands on Yello* | Tribute Remix Album | Remixes by Moby, the Orb, Carl Craig, Carl Cox, the Grid, WestBam |
| (N/A) | *Essential Yello* | Compilation | — |
| (N/A) | *Eccentrix Remixes* | Remix | — |
| (N/A) | *Progress and Perfection* | Compilation | — |
| (N/A) | *Yello by Yello* | Compilation | — |
| (N/A) | *The Key to Perfection* | Compilation | — |

### Singles

| Year | Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | "I.T. Splash" | Single | First Yello release |
| 1981 | "Bostich" | Single | Extended from *Solid Pleasure* album track; became a hit dance single |
| (N/A) | "Bimbo" | Single | — |
| (N/A) | "Night Flanger" | Single | — |
| (N/A) | "I Love You" | Single | — |
| (N/A) | "Lost Again" | Single | — |
| (N/A) | "Vicious Games" | Single | — |
| (N/A) | "Desire" | Single | — |
| 1985 | "Oh Yeah" | Single | From *Stella*; featured in *Ferris Bueller's Day Off* (1986), *The Secret of My Success* (1987), *Uncle Buck*, *The Simpsons*; No. 51 US; No. 9 Australia |
| (N/A) | "Goldrush" | Single | — |
| (N/A) | "The Rhythm Divine" | Single | With guest vocalist Shirley Bassey |
| 1988 | "The Race" | Single | From *Flag*; No. 7 UK Singles Chart; featured in film *Nuns on the Run*; heavy sampling in rhythm track construction |
| (N/A) | "Jungle Bill" | Single | — |
| (N/A) | "Pinball Cha Cha" | Single/Video | First Yello video (1981); included in 1985 MoMA New York video exhibit |
| (N/A) | "Swing" | Track | From *You Gotta Say Yes to Another Excess*; one of two tracks featuring Boris Blank on lead vocals |
| (N/A) | "Blazing Saddles" | Track | From *Flag*; one of two tracks featuring Boris Blank on lead vocals |

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## 4. Music Videos

| Title | Notes / URL |
|---|---|
| "Pinball Cha Cha" (1981) | First Yello video ever made; included in 1985 video exhibit at Museum of Modern Art, New York. No direct URL in source data. |
| "The Race" — World Music Awards 1990 | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b9c9Xw0nF0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b9c9Xw0nF0) |

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## 5. Merch

No data available.

> *No merchandise items, prices, or store URLs are listed in the source data. Check the official website at [www.yello.com](https://www.yello.com/) for any available merchandise.*

### Literature / Books

| Year | Title | Publisher | ISBN | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | *Oh Yeah / Yello 40* by Boris Blank & Dieter Meier | Edition Patrick Frey, Zurich | 978-3-907236-35-2 | [https://www.editionpatrickfrey.com/en/books/oh-yeah-yello-40](https://www.editionpatrickfrey.com/en/books/oh-yeah-yello-40) |

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## 6. Social Media & Streaming

| Platform | Handle / URL |
|---|---|
| Official Website | [https://www.yello.com/](https://www.yello.com/) |
| Wikipedia | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yello](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yello) |
| IMDb | [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0947402/](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0947402/) |
| MusicBrainz | [https://musicbrainz.org/artist/c616aef1-e21f-46f8-864f-b7bad96f41b2](https://musicbrainz.org/artist/c616aef1-e21f-46f8-864f-b7bad96f41b2) |
| Wikidata | [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q639301](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q639301) |
| YouTube (verified video) | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b9c9Xw0nF0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b9c9Xw0nF0) |
| Wikimedia Commons | [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Yello](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Yello) |
| AllMusic | [https://www.allmusic.com/artist/yello-mn0000683795](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/yello-mn0000683795) |
| Billboard | [https://www.billboard.com/artist/yello/chart-history/hsi/](https://www.billboard.com/artist/yello/chart-history/hsi/) |
| ISNI | [https://isni.org/isni/0000000122595816](https://isni.org/isni/0000000122595816) |
| VIAF | [https://viaf.org/viaf/130369790](https://viaf.org/viaf/130369790) |
| GND (Germany) | [https://d-nb.info/gnd/6071453-0](https://d-nb.info/gnd/6071453-0) |
| Library of Congress (US) | [https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n91115791](https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n91115791) |
| BnF (France) | [https://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb139075873](https://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb139075873) |
| Instagram | No data available. |
| TikTok | No data available. |
| Twitter / X | No data available. |
| Facebook | No data available. |
| Spotify | No data available. |
| Apple Music | No data available. |
| SoundCloud | No data available. |

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## 7. Fan Club & Newsletter

No data available.

> *No fan club, newsletter, Patreon, Laylo, or email signup information is listed in the source data. Visit [www.yello.com](https://www.yello.com/) for any available fan or community options.*

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## 8. FAQ

**Who are the current members of Yello?**
Yello is currently a duo consisting of Dieter Meier (vocals, lyrics) and Boris Blank (keyboards, sampling, percussion, backing vocals). Founding member Carlos Perón left the band in 1983 to pursue a solo career.

**What is Yello's most famous song?**
Yello's most widely recognized song is "Oh Yeah" (1985), from the album *Stella*. It gained worldwide attention after being prominently featured in the 1986 film *Ferris Bueller's Day Off*, and subsequently appeared in *The Secret of My Success* (1987), *Uncle Buck*, and *The Simpsons*. It reached No. 51 in the US and No. 9 in Australia.

**What is Yello's highest-charting UK single?**
"The Race" (1988), from the album *Flag*, is Yello's only top-10 UK hit, peaking at No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart. It also featured in the film *Nuns on the Run*.

**Where is Yello from and when did they form?**
Yello formed in Zürich, Switzerland in 1979. Boris Blank and Carlos Perón founded the band in the late 1970s, with Dieter Meier joining as vocalist shortly after.

**What is Yello's most recent studio album?**
Yello's most recent studio album is *Point*, released in 2020. It is their 14th studio album overall.

**What does the name "Yello" mean?**
The name "Yello" is a neologism coined from a phrase attributed to Dieter Meier: *"a yelled Hello."*

**Has Yello performed live?**
Yello has performed live on very few occasions. Their most recent live performance was on 3 November 2017 in Berlin, with additional musicians and background vocalists. Their first performance was on 18 September 1978 at Cinema Forum, Zürich (titled *"Dead Cat"*), and their second was in December 1983 at the Roxy Club. No upcoming tour dates are currently listed.

**Where can I buy Yello's book *Oh Yeah / Yello 40*?**
The book *Oh Yeah / Yello 40* by Boris Blank and Dieter Meier, published by Edition Patrick Frey (Zurich, 2021), ISBN 978-3-907236-35-2, is available at: [https://www.editionpatrickfrey.com/en/books/oh-yeah-yello-40](https://www.editionpatrickfrey.com/en/books/oh-yeah-yello-40)