The 1982 of Naked Eyes' hit "(There's) Always Something There to Remind Me" is a quintessential piece of New Wave history. This version, primary credited to producer Tony Mansfield , transformed a 1960s pop standard into a sprawling, experimental synth-pop masterpiece. The Origins of a Synth Classic
Originally written by legendary duo in 1963, the song was first recorded as a demo by Dionne Warwick and later became a UK #1 hit for Sandie Shaw. Naked Eyes duo Pete Byrne and Rob Fisher reimagined it in 1982 using the then-cutting-edge Fairlight CMI synthesizer. The 1982 of Naked Eyes' hit "(There's) Always
: While many fans refer to it as the "Meow Mix," this title is largely a colloquialism from the 80s club scene and various unofficial bootlegs, likely referencing the synthesizer's "cat-like" slide sounds or a specific DJ's labeling on a remix service. Legacy and Impact Naked Eyes duo Pete Byrne and Rob Fisher
: The song is instantly recognizable for its distinctive "chime" or "bell" intro, which was a departure from the "drum intro" version often played on Top 40 radio. The "Extended Meow Mix" Elements The "Extended Meow Mix" Elements : The mix
: The mix features heavy use of gated reverb on the drums and synthesized percussion, creating a "thundering" soundscape.
Clocking in at approximately , this version (often simply labeled as the "Long Version" or "12-inch Mix" on official releases) is celebrated for its atmospheric depth: