Always Something There to Remind Me is another of their songs that's also very good. Worth a listen!
@monkeysuncle28169 күн бұрын
GREAT song.
@disconsolatemoose66379 күн бұрын
Yep, cover of the Dionne Warwick song, written by Burt Bacharach
@DavidLettermans9 күн бұрын
That charted higher for them, but I like this one better because it isn’t a cover song. This was on my list of song requests. If you like this, then you’d like ABC and the Thompson Twins. About to request some of those.
@dreamweaver89139 күн бұрын
Yes!
@gabrielmcdonnell86998 күн бұрын
@@disconsolatemoose6637 Never knew DW recorded it. In my household, we only knew the Sandie Shaw and Lou Johnson renditions from the 60’s.
@Ritaholden16 күн бұрын
This is iconic 80s new wave music. There will never be another time like this, or music.
@gabrielmcdonnell86999 күн бұрын
🇬🇧 Yup and y’all chose the _CORRECT_ Naked Eyes song. 👌🏾
@amyhon20004 күн бұрын
Naked Eyes is earlier 80's. Always Something There to Remind Me is one of my favorites. They were in pretty heavy rotation on MTV, otherwise I wouldn't have heard of them. MTV fueled the British Invasion in the 80's.
@cflournoy15295 күн бұрын
This takes me baaaack!!!!❤ This song was so smooth they even played it on Black radio stations in Detroit.
@AmyW-qo4se7 күн бұрын
Good group, good song. On my play list.
@andydulak57059 күн бұрын
I love how certain songs bring you back to a previous time and place in your life. We had a very small waterpark near my home and this song would be playing over the speakers.
@disneyworlddelights6 күн бұрын
Another great 80s song
@sirhoopalot19 күн бұрын
In the same veins, you should have a listen to Kajagoogoo's "Too Shy" and Psychedelic Furs "Love My Way" ... 80s New Wave is simply awesome!
@gabrielmcdonnell86998 күн бұрын
Would love seeing them react to both. And I hope Ty is with them when they do.
@disneyworlddelights6 күн бұрын
Greatest one hit wonder ever Nick on bass is the best 44 seconds of radio
@disneyworlddelights6 күн бұрын
Greatest one hit wonder ever Nick on bass is the best 44 seconds of radio
@go234ko96ts59 күн бұрын
A great 80's sound from Naked Eyes that had another hit called " ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE TO REMIND ME. A popular British new wave band that had a song I really thought was cool.
@Waimanu58 күн бұрын
Great awesome 80’s song
@SassyRedhead10118 күн бұрын
This is my favorite Naked Eyes song although I’ve never heard this version before. By reading the comments, I see that this is the UK version; I’ve only learn the US version which has a completely different second verse. Both are spectacular! Thanks for choosing this!
@JamesCormier8 күн бұрын
A bit different from the radio edit. Recollections of 1983!
@wotgM3169 күн бұрын
Version I remember goes, "You can't finish what you start, if this is love it breaks my heart."
@pamtrebell39668 күн бұрын
That’s the US version. I get that when I ask Alexa to play this song.
@christopherten-eyck44739 күн бұрын
Loved growing up in the 80s.. Now 63 years old and still singing all the songs from then. Hello from PA USA 🇺🇸 ❤❤❤.
@Someone-qm2zv9 күн бұрын
I'm 52 growing up in the 80's was the best!!!
@ChristianK-z5g9 күн бұрын
Hi guys! Great pick! I graduated from high school in 1983. The song was pretty big then. Enjoyed your reaction and the blast from the past! Looking forward to your next episode! Cheers! Christian K, NYS.
@rudyb.8 күн бұрын
Classic 80’s British New Wave sounds. The MTV culture.
@diannebleacher61569 күн бұрын
So iconic 80’s. ❤ I lived it…I loved it!!!
@samuelrossmesa14308 күн бұрын
"When The Lights Go Out". Soothing tune. "In The Name Of Love". Upbeat, danceable.
@drs23287 күн бұрын
Great songs!
@skyliner73336 күн бұрын
Love my New Wave. Do more!
@Claudiandrea497 күн бұрын
Thanks guys! Naked Eyes is one of my favotite bands of all time❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@lizmagu31899 күн бұрын
"Maybe they're not good enough" ---> hits fire button!! 😂 Also this version does sound different than the radio edit!
@retroreactions....9 күн бұрын
Even different lyrics I'm pretty certain!!
@rickhawk227 күн бұрын
Naked Eyes is one of my favorite synthpop groups from the 80's! I saw them live during the reunion tours and Pete had released a solo album they were great! They only made 2 albums but they are full of great tunes! "Always Something there to remind me" is their biggest hit, "Promises Promises" is there 2nd hit and my personal favorite 3rd hit, "When the lights go out", is pure synthpop perfection!
@fantasyguru267 күн бұрын
The Tony Mansfield remix of this song is utterly incredible. It would be worth your time to listen to.
@terrimilka78057 күн бұрын
The lyrics are different than I remember in the second verse
@cla90857 күн бұрын
My fave by Naked Eyes
@Wordsmyth89 күн бұрын
Oooh, great ‘80s song! I’ll be listening.
@AkelaTalamasca9 күн бұрын
Wowwww, I had completely forgotten about this song, and revisiting it now, it's way funkier than I remembered!
@KrazyKatLadyx29 күн бұрын
This song takes me back to long summer drives to the beach. Music was so fun in that era and the memories are great 👍😊
@brokenmummy2328 күн бұрын
I absolutely Love seeing and hearing you 2 out of 3 Amigos desovering one of the Greatest 80s bands and their songs. You will bless your self and everything you do to hear the other Great Songs of Naked Eyes. You Won't be disappointed. God Bless from TEXAS! 🤠
@tlucas97989 күн бұрын
I’m gonna go on the record and say I have never heard this version, and I love this song. You really should check out the “ other “ version. ❤
@kaijugoogoo27188 күн бұрын
Changed for the American release since "cup of tea" wouldn't resonate.
@KevinOkimura9 күн бұрын
Interesting hearing this version vs what was played to the radio and mtv….
@fredbonner90809 күн бұрын
neverheard this version before
@KevinOkimura9 күн бұрын
@ Yeah Kinda like the original version.. Had a different verse as well
@nonplusultra-c7g8 күн бұрын
this is better
@KevinOkimura8 күн бұрын
Ehhhh Some getting used to I guess Lyric with cup of tea thing.. more for England.. still like old version 😎
@gregbrown74989 күн бұрын
Love this song! Great 80 memories.
@davidchapman22139 күн бұрын
1983.... Once of the greatest years for music in the eighties and for all time for that matter. 1 "Every Breath You Take" The Police 2 "Billie Jean" Michael Jackson 3 "Flashdance... What a Feeling" Irene Cara 4 "Down Under" Men at Work 5 "Beat It" Michael Jackson 6 "Total Eclipse of the Heart" Bonnie Tyler 7 "Maneater" Daryl Hall & John Oates 8 "Baby, Come to Me" Patti Austin and James Ingram 9 "Maniac" Michael Sembello 10 "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" Eurythmics 11 "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" Culture Club 12 "You and I" Eddie Rabbitt and Crystal Gayle 13 "Come On Eileen" Dexys Midnight Runners 14 "Shame on the Moon" Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band 15 "She Works Hard for the Money" Donna Summer 16 "Never Gonna Let You Go" Sérgio Mendes 17 "Hungry Like the Wolf" Duran Duran 18 "Let's Dance" David Bowie 19 "Twilight Zone" Golden Earring 20 "I Know There's Something Going On" Frida 21 "Jeopardy" The Greg Kihn Band 22 "Electric Avenue" Eddy Grant 23 "She Blinded Me with Science" Thomas Dolby 24 "Africa" Toto 25 "Little Red Corvette" Prince 26 "Back on the Chain Gang" The Pretenders 27 "Up Where We Belong" Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes 28 "Mr. Roboto" Styx 29 "You Are" Lionel Richie 30 "Der Kommissar" After the Fire 31 "Puttin' on the Ritz" Taco 32 "Sexual Healing" Marvin Gaye 33 "(Keep Feeling) Fascination" The Human League 34 "Time (Clock of the Heart)" Culture Club 35 "The Safety Dance" Men Without Hats 36 "Mickey" Toni Basil 37 "You Can't Hurry Love" Phil Collins 38 "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)" Journey 39 "One on One" Daryl Hall & John Oates 40 "We've Got Tonight" Kenny Rogers and Sheena Easton 41 "1999" Prince 42 "Stray Cat Strut" Stray Cats 43 "Allentown" Billy Joel 44 "Stand Back" Stevie Nicks 45 "Tell Her About It" Billy Joel 46 "Always Something There to Remind Me" Naked Eyes 47 "Truly" Lionel Richie 48 "Dirty Laundry" Don Henley 49 "The Girl Is Mine" Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney 50 "Too Shy" Kajagoogoo 51 "Goody Two-Shoes" Adam Ant 52 "Rock the Casbah" The Clash 53 "Our House" Madness 54 "Overkill" Men at Work 55 "Is There Something I Should Know?" Duran Duran 56 "Gloria" Laura Branigan 57 "Affair of the Heart" Rick Springfield 58 "She's a Beauty" The Tubes 59 "Solitaire" Laura Branigan 60 "Don't Let It End" Styx 61 "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" Laura Branigan 62 "China Girl" David Bowie 63 "Come Dancing" The Kinks 64 "Promises, Promises" Naked Eyes 65 "The Other Guy" Little River Band 66 "Making Love Out of Nothing at All" Air Supply 67 "Family Man" Daryl Hall & John Oates 68 "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" Michael Jackson 69 "I Won't Hold You Back" Toto 70 "All Right" Christopher Cross 71 "Straight from the Heart" Bryan Adams 72 "Heart to Heart" Kenny Loggins 73 "My Love" Lionel Richie 74 "I'm Still Standing" Elton John 75 "Hot Girls in Love" Loverboy 76 "It's a Mistake" Men at Work 77 "I'll Tumble 4 Ya" Culture Club 78 "All This Love" DeBarge 79 "Your Love Is Driving Me Crazy" Sammy Hagar 80 "Heartbreaker" Dionne Warwick 81 "Faithfully" Journey 82 "Steppin' Out" Joe Jackson 83 "Take Me to Heart" Quarterflash 84 "(She's) Sexy + 17" Stray Cats 85 "Try Again" Champaign 86 "Dead Giveaway" Shalamar 87 "Lawyers in Love" Jackson Browne 88 "What About Me" Moving Pictures 89 "Human Nature" Michael Jackson 90 "Photograph" Def Leppard 91 "Pass the Dutchie" Musical Youth 92 "True" Spandau Ballet
@wotgM3169 күн бұрын
"Islands In the Stream" Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton should be in this list for sure.
@davidchapman22138 күн бұрын
@ This list was copied and pasted from Billboards 1983 year end top 100. Not my list specifically. Maybe “Islands” is in a different genre top 100 listing.
@bobthebear12468 күн бұрын
Only a few songs on your list were great songs. Most of them, however, are middle-of-the-road, boring paff.
@davidchapman22138 күн бұрын
@ Billboard 1983 year end top 100, not MY list. I agree not all great. Only a few, nah. I appreciate your opinion, though.
@masonberry936 күн бұрын
I was looking thru rection vids and realized that NOBODY seems to remember, or know about a Canadian band fro the 90's called Moist. The lead singer also had some solo success after, that was also worth exploring.. just an FYI for possible content
@shannonk.moorer91589 күн бұрын
This is my first time hearing the full album version and I dig it. I agree with other posters that the single edit, which I usually despise, is the best version. The only other instance that comes to mind is You Are The Sunshine of My Life by Stevie Wonder, which adds a horn arrangement that elevates the song.
@tomsullivan94568 күн бұрын
My understanding is that 1 version was issued as a single in the UK (this one I think) & the other version was the US single
@sandimcalisterblood2675Күн бұрын
One of the best songs to come out of the 80s
@spawn45829 күн бұрын
In the 80s there was a unique sound from video games, which gives the music a high melody. I have heard this song more than once, long ago in my personal player.
@palebeachbum9 күн бұрын
Naked Eyes made some very catchy songs. This one, along with Always Something There to Remind Me, and Voices in My Head are all great songs of theirs. You should react to them.
@combabus6 күн бұрын
For more new wave yacht rock, you can check out The Blow Monkeys "Digging Your Scene" and David Bowie's "Blue Jean".
@raymondwoodard67798 күн бұрын
This was one of the best songs of 1983 and I was into R&B, New Wave, Pop and Rock. And might I add that some of the best guitar solos of the eighties were recorded that year. Naked Eyes: Promises Promises Michael Jackson: Beat It Shalamar: Dead Giveaway Journey: Send her my love Journey: Separate Ways. This is just my opinion. If someone can think of others, please feel free to add.
@justinlloyd93483 күн бұрын
One of my favorite songs of the 80s. This isn't the US radiio edit most are familiar with but it sounds very similar so your review would be the same either way I am sure.
@Kate-b4d8f9 күн бұрын
One of my favorite songs ever!! I was thrilled when I saw this..... They did "Always something there to remind me".....another banger. Also, this is not the radio edit track. You may appreciate the radio edit more-- it's a bit more punchy, less funky. I enjoy both, but I prefer the radio edit for daily listening. It's perfection. If you haven't done, check out Johnny Hates Jazz, "Shattered Dreams." Similiar soundscape/same era. It's fire--a daily listen for me. ❤❤ Appreciate you boys! Many thanks!
@WWIIman19426 күн бұрын
When The Lights Go Out by Naked Eyes. Same album. My favorite and one of the best songs on the album.
@joelscottarnold32629 күн бұрын
Oh- the memories I have of this song. Probably one of my favorites from the 80’s. My best friend in high school worked at a local upscale steakhouse in their kitchen. I would park out back, and wait on him to get off work @10pm to go out running around as teenagers did back then. I remember this just blasting from my speakers. My friend was not exactly a fan of “dance music”- but he LOVED this song.
@VICTOR-uj1xn9 күн бұрын
Another classic Lips like sugar by Echo and the Bunnymen
@legman14769 күн бұрын
Love that song!
@gabrielmcdonnell86998 күн бұрын
Co-sign 👌🏾
@mariaassante6205 күн бұрын
Daft Punk before Daft Punk was an accurate and great comment. Love this song 😊
@pamtrebell39668 күн бұрын
Wow, haven’t heard this since the 80’s. It REALLY was a great time with great tunes!
@bobthebear12468 күн бұрын
I'm surprised y'all didn't start with their first - and bigger - hit, their amazing cover of the Burt Bacharach/Hal David classic "Always Something There To Remind Me." THAT'S the Naked Eyes song that y'all SHOULD have started with. Do that next, please.
@stevenothingspecial7 күн бұрын
Song got heavy play in clubs.
@sgtdarryldm8 күн бұрын
I never bought the CD. Always had the music video recording. After forty-two years, I never heard this version. I love it. Thanks guys.
@edhirt10209 күн бұрын
Naked eyes had another song, more of a ballad, called When the lights go out. His voice is so great in that one. Worth a listen
@feferosette8 күн бұрын
One of my favorites from the 80's. I was a teen in the 80's.
@MarcBurkepile9 күн бұрын
Oh yeah, I remember this song! 👍
@Sammy98086 күн бұрын
I don't see you guys react to country but I would love it if you would react to Brad Paisleys Alcohol and Celebrity. They are so funny. You have to watch the official MV to fully appreciate them. He is an amazing guitarist, great voice and super cleaver song writer.
@b.j.thomas97548 күн бұрын
This must be a dance version 😊
@aimfuldrifter9 күн бұрын
That's interesting cause I think the singer is good but there were similar ones in the 80s. But these vibes were something else! The music is great.
@samuelrossmesa14308 күн бұрын
This, Talk Talk's "It's My Life" and "Politics Of Dancing" by Re-Flex were party staples back in the day.
@gabrielmcdonnell86998 күн бұрын
“Politics Of Dancing” 👌🏾😎
@annewoodard68038 күн бұрын
A little extra lucky charms with the remix. I like.
@DavidLettermans9 күн бұрын
I saw them on tour a few years ago with “Lost 80’s Live”. Every year they bring old 80’s bands together and they each play two or three songs. A Flock of Seagulls is always the headliner. Naked Eyes played this song and it sounded really good. It was so surreal seeing them play it. I was 19 years old when it came out. Takes me right back to dorm days in college.
@kimberlyn.20968 күн бұрын
1984 high school grad. here. I approve of this song. Lol
@cortefielkid14559 күн бұрын
“What in the Name of Love” and the video is dope..
@Belluser-we1uc5cb2l8 күн бұрын
I miss the 80's ❤
@robinhightower90319 күн бұрын
Sade, ''Smooth Operator.''
@legman14769 күн бұрын
I gave up asking them for Sade. They generally ignore female songs for whatever reason.
@gabrielmcdonnell86998 күн бұрын
I hope that when they react to Sade that it’s a cut that die-hard Sade fans love. “Smooth Operator” is cool but that’s her most ultra commercial song. In my opinion, it pales in comparison to, say, “Cherish The Day”. ✌🏽
@robinhightower90318 күн бұрын
@@gabrielmcdonnell8699 I was hoping the sax in ''Operator'' would hook them in. 🤭
@alchemy-oi8xf9 күн бұрын
Always preferred this to their better-known hit "Always Something There to Remind Me". "Promises" is more complex and punchier. Good comment about being a possible/probable influence on Daft Punk. Thanks for the 80's flashback.
@gabrielmcdonnell86998 күн бұрын
Same. ASTTRM grated on my nerves. Nothing cool or interesting about it.
@db66558 күн бұрын
This made me miss the 80s. 😭
@masonberry936 күн бұрын
And for some newer under rated Canadian bands try Thornley and Big Wreck.. You'll love that discography fersure
@TheHylianPolicy9 күн бұрын
Naked Eyes have so many great songs! Eyes of a Child, Flag of Convenience, What in the Name of Love, I Could Show You How are all songs you should give a spin if you get the chance.
@abcdggd19437 күн бұрын
超級神曲之一
@legman14769 күн бұрын
Always loved this song. One of my top ten favorites from the 80's. Sadly, oldies radio only plays their Dionne Warwick remake.
@jeroenwarner48349 күн бұрын
Named Eyes really like "Let's dance" 😊
@ErikJan42428 күн бұрын
Still got this one on vinyl, the "Extended Version" 1983. I never heard this version, perhaps an American release? The lyrics are also different. The extended one has a great intro with a funky bass, very tastful! 👌🏻✨️😎
Produced by (and with guitar by) Tony Mansfield, the genius behind New Musik - also producer of the original version of a-ha's Take On Me.
@1939lb8 күн бұрын
It is chocolate and vanilla 😂..funk and pop elements for sure..
@mjmmjm53709 күн бұрын
Great tune!!!
@onsesejoo26057 күн бұрын
Some Chic influences there. When I first time heard this song, I mistook the group to ABC with the singer's voice.
@MrKenFernandes8 күн бұрын
Euro Pop is where we went to hide in the 1980s from Rock hair bands and heavy metal. Add a few Hall & Oats & Al Jarreau songs, and you will find our safe zone.
@Chromeostasis8 күн бұрын
Fucking JAM
@courtnayzeitler85649 күн бұрын
This sounds better at 57 than when I was in 10th grade!
@larrybailey5178 күн бұрын
For me the guitar intro is disco.
@donbeckman8849 күн бұрын
You should review these two 80's hits: "Living In A Box" - Living In A Box and "The Promise" - When In Rome
@leonardoribeiro21088 күн бұрын
In the same vibe: Alphaville - "Big in Japan" .
@catherinetait63319 күн бұрын
Love this song!!!! grew up with it, not hugely popular...I feel it's a bit underrated.
@KNEELbeforeZ0D9 күн бұрын
This is the "album version" of the song. The "single version" is EVEN BETTER and what we heard on the radio in the 80s, It has a better intro that launches right into the song, a slightly faster pace, and much less echo on "Promises, Promises" chorus. The Single version or Radio edit is always BETTER!
@davidanderson63729 күн бұрын
Agreed, for this song, the single edit is better.
@ckayuha23519 күн бұрын
Somebody owes Nile Rodgers a big fat check for this
@shannonk.moorer91589 күн бұрын
More like the estate of Bernard Edwards.
@DonnaKubiski9 күн бұрын
I actually have heard this version, but agree that the single version is much better in this case. But I don't feel this way about all songs. To me, usually once I know the whole song from an album, it bothers me when parts of it are cut out for single or video versions. JMO
@dreamweaver89139 күн бұрын
Glad you guys did this song. It's one of those good older ones that I'd forgotten about until hearing it now.
@Coowallsky9 күн бұрын
"You gave me radishes, radishes"
@Coowallsky9 күн бұрын
Radio edit is better than this version
@telliesmith98259 күн бұрын
This my jam
@marksmusicobsession9 күн бұрын
This gonna be the UK version or the US version? I love them both but just wondering.
@gabrielmcdonnell86999 күн бұрын
I enjoy them both but prefer the U.S. version bc it doesn’t have the reverb in the chorus. For the record: I had no issue with the “cup of tea” line in the UK version. ✌🏽
@shanedesselle25909 күн бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@stephenreiner15239 күн бұрын
Do you guys ever look at the comments? Just wondering.
@gabrielmcdonnell86998 күн бұрын
They do. My favorite is when somebody from Team VFT502 claps back @ some snarky comment. Always great seeing reactors stand up for themselves! 👏🏾
@cla90857 күн бұрын
This is an alternate version though, not the one we listened to in the '80s
@jleaser72699 күн бұрын
❤
@Coowallsky9 күн бұрын
Buck Naked & the Barebottom Boys
@legman14769 күн бұрын
Tig and the Old Bitties opened for them.
@ButtonPhonics8 күн бұрын
Ok, but seriously good guys, a lot lot better 80s bands and tunes that sound similar but much better - where do I start? Ok, ABC! miles better. 'All of My Heart' and 'SOS' and I guess 'Poison Arrow' and "Look of Love' their big hits though my first 2 are classy!
@ckonrad6669 күн бұрын
No idea what mix this is. The released single/video was better
@clydeotoole76639 күн бұрын
The original is a good song - this remaster does not do it justice, it's terrible.
@dynodon91829 күн бұрын
All Of My Heart by ABC better 80's song.
@elmoomle45659 күн бұрын
THAT...that is a GREAT Tune!
@DavidLettermans9 күн бұрын
I just commented ABC. One of my favorite bands. Poison Arrow is one I think the guys would really like. The 12” version has a cool flute solo too.
@gabrielmcdonnell86998 күн бұрын
@@DavidLettermansYup I’d choose “Poison Arrow” as well with”The Look Of Love” being my runner-up.
@disneyworlddelights6 күн бұрын
The radio version is better
@gibbynla2 күн бұрын
I've heard that song about 1000 times, and something seemed off about the version you guys listened to. Maybe it was a different cut from the original? kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4rXc3lnhLuWn7c