Two musicians turned an old heartbreak into a sound the world couldn’t shake.
Armed with synthesizers, Pete Byrne and Rob Fisher brought a Bacharach and David classic into the 1980s,
then proved Naked Eyes had more than one unforgettable song. But behind the hooks and international acclaim lay a partnership whose lasting legacy would reach far beyond the spot…
British duo Naked Eyes found their breakthrough by hearing fresh possibilities in “Always Something There to Remind Me,” the Burt Bacharach and Hal David composition first recorded in the 1960s. With Pete Byrne’s expressive vocals and Rob Fisher’s shimmering keyboards, their version transformed familiar romantic longing into sleek, atmospheric synth-pop. Released during the duo’s early rise, it reached the American Top 10 in 1983. Their original single “Promises,
Promises” followed, demonstrating that their appeal extended well beyond a brilliantly reimagined cover.
