Frivolous and incredibly catchy, the track famously includes spelling out words in the background vocals ("P-R-E-double-T-Y").
Any "Extended Remix" circulating on platforms like YouTube or SoundCloud is a bootleg or fan-made edit (such as notable re-rubs by Spiral Tribe or The Skinflutes ).
While this song lacked an official extension, other tracks from that era did get extended treatment. For instance, the single "New Life" featured the "Rio Remix" of its B-side, "Shout!". 🏆 Legacy and Fan Reception Depeche Mode - What's Your Name? (Extended Remix)
Depeche Mode never released an official extended mix or 12-inch single for "What's Your Name?" during the Speak & Spell era.
Heavy use of upbeat, bright synthesizer hooks and a driving electronic rhythm. Frivolous and incredibly catchy, the track famously includes
Musically, you can hear the exact blueprint of what Vince Clarke would perfectly master just a few years later with Erasure.
Fans love the song for its pure 1980s aesthetic and unapologetic cheese. For instance, the single "New Life" featured the
is widely recognized as one of the most polarizing, lighthearted, and unusual tracks in the entire Depeche Mode catalog.