Question regarding Naked Eyes Always Something..
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2018 2:06 pm
There are two " short" versions of this track,
1. One with a "clean intro" containing Simmon synth drums
We know this was included on three of their hits CDs -
The Best of Naked Eyes (1991)
Promises, Promises (The Very Best of Naked Eyes) (1994)
Naked Eyes / Spandau Ballet – Back 2 Back Hits (1998)
And also most various artist compilation CDs
2. One with a "bombastic" style intro with thunder like effects and no drums
This appears to be created from the Jellybean 12" remix (US promo 12": EMI America SPRO-9923/9924). Jellybean was credited on the label of the 7" when it was released in the USA by EMI America.
It is also the version used on the UK LP Burning Bridges released March 1983.
Despite claims it was not released on CD until the 2012 remaster, it was made available on the 1997 Australian CD Eighties Complete and the 2008 Australian CD Countdown One Hit Wonders 2. Maybe some others too.
This is also the video version.
So the questions
1. Can anyone confirm the version on the original UK 7" from Sept 1982? I believe the second version did not come out until 6 months later so I feel it must be version 1.
2. Can anyone confirm the version on the US LP version of Burning Bridges (Called Naked Eyes). Some say both versions existed in different pressings.. Some say both versions existed in different pressings.
3. Can anyone confirm the version on the March 1983 UK reissue? I assume it is version 2 since it ties in with the UK LP release.
1. One with a "clean intro" containing Simmon synth drums
We know this was included on three of their hits CDs -
The Best of Naked Eyes (1991)
Promises, Promises (The Very Best of Naked Eyes) (1994)
Naked Eyes / Spandau Ballet – Back 2 Back Hits (1998)
And also most various artist compilation CDs
2. One with a "bombastic" style intro with thunder like effects and no drums
This appears to be created from the Jellybean 12" remix (US promo 12": EMI America SPRO-9923/9924). Jellybean was credited on the label of the 7" when it was released in the USA by EMI America.
It is also the version used on the UK LP Burning Bridges released March 1983.
Despite claims it was not released on CD until the 2012 remaster, it was made available on the 1997 Australian CD Eighties Complete and the 2008 Australian CD Countdown One Hit Wonders 2. Maybe some others too.
This is also the video version.
So the questions
1. Can anyone confirm the version on the original UK 7" from Sept 1982? I believe the second version did not come out until 6 months later so I feel it must be version 1.
2. Can anyone confirm the version on the US LP version of Burning Bridges (Called Naked Eyes). Some say both versions existed in different pressings.. Some say both versions existed in different pressings.
3. Can anyone confirm the version on the March 1983 UK reissue? I assume it is version 2 since it ties in with the UK LP release.