Rent is one of my favourite songs of all time. It's just so sad, yet uplifting.

‘Alright’ is an absolute epic, originally by ‘sterling void’ as a dance track. Some of the babies did a reunion and it’s brilliant!

So many memories from all these! Yes, IDKWYWBICGIA and YOTMYLMWYD are both from the Nightlife album - That tour was the first time I saw them live. Not sure why they went for that look though! That was also around the time they were writing their (excellent) musical, "Closer to Heaven", with Jonathan Harvey, and some songs from Nightlife appear in that too (including "In Denial", which is a duet with Kylie Minogue on the album). It's Alright is from my favourite album of theirs, Introspective. The 'danciest' of their 80s albums. Rent is a classic - I suspect it might be written from the perspective of a hustler (colloquially known as a 'rent boy' in the UK), but that's just a hunch.

Petshop Boys is my all-time favorite group! Neil and Chris are musical and vocal geniuses. I love how analytical your reactions are. You catch the most minute details of the entire production including lyrics and vocals. Bravo!

These are all wonderful! Hearing them brings back so many memories of my youth as a gay man. One of my absolute favourites of theirs is the Dance Mix of "Heart". ❤

You have captured the essence of PSB in a nutshell: they make one want to dance and cry at the same time. Exactly!

Hi, bin aus Deutschland. Am 1.7 sah ich sie in Köln. War mein siebtes Konzert der boys. Mega

I adore It's Alright. Both a storming dance track but also a bit like a beacon of hope for everyone. World is crazy, sometimes sad but we have and always will have music which sometimes without even words brings people together. Much love to you PMD. Love this reaction. ❤❤

@PancakeMarshmallowDude

10 ай бұрын

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@ricklowe2994

10 ай бұрын

@@PancakeMarshmallowDude YOTMYLWYAD and IDKWYWBICGYA (very long titles) come from the same era (Nightlife album), there is another video from that era: New York City Boy. On that era they used to wear those fancy dresses on videos and on tour.

Oh, I love "It's Alright" - and there are good remixes, too! Definitely worth listening! My favourite is the 10" mix, and the 10" format is beautiful as well ❤️

If you liked "It's Alright", check out Pet Shop Boys' first recording of it, from their "Introspective" album. The single version (the one used in the video) is not an edit, it's a completely different recording. And it's good, but the version on "Introspective" is a stone cold masterpiece, continually rising and falling, and then rising again over the course of nine-and-a-half minutes (which is somehow still too short). And if you liked the backing vocals in the video version, the backing vocals on the album version are going to knock your socks off. Also, two things: One, if you haven't watched their video for "Flamboyant", you need to. And two, watching the "It's Alright" video for the first time in a minute, I just made myself feel very old by realizing that all of the babies in that video are like 35 years old now.

@Isi-1975

9 ай бұрын

I couldn't have put it better. The album version is flat out perfect. Not as raw as the Sterling Void original but lusher and soothing where the original is more gospel and desperate.

The Pet Shop Boys created one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard in King of Rome from their Yes album, 2008. Also Love Etc from the same album. Still love all your reactions. I watch you every day - you’re part of my morning ritual lol.

@PancakeMarshmallowDude

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@markusandergard6925

10 ай бұрын

Yes! Their last really great album. So far.

@pamelamanriquez7397

7 ай бұрын

El rey de Roma es una canción y melodía demasiado hermosa, siempre la escucho❤

PSB❤

Thank you so much for reviewing the Pet Shop Boys! It's so awesome to hear you say what I think about them musically and lyrically. Pet Shop Boys got me through coming out and they have been my go to ever since when feeling down. For your next PSB reviews, can you please watch/listen: - I Wouldn't Normally Do This Kind Of Thing - Hallo Spaceboy (Davie Bowie/PSB collab) - Monkey Business - Losing My Mind (Liza Minnelli/PSB collab) Keep up the great reviews! 🤗

A Flock of Seagulls music videos

@r-loc2602

10 ай бұрын

Also, Pulp Talk Talk The Style Council The Proclaimers Deacon Blue Simple Minds T'Pau UB40 Stereo MCs Lightning Seeds Wet Wet Wet China Crisis The Beloved Enigma So many more...

@r-loc2602

10 ай бұрын

The Cure!

More PSB please!!! Love 6our reactions and big fan of your channel. Not sure if you have already done these but would recommend next - New York City Boy, Love Etc, Jealousy and Miracles.

@Paninaro98

10 ай бұрын

And if deep cuts, you can try More than a Dream, King's Cross, I'm Not scared and My October Symphony.

@PancakeMarshmallowDude

10 ай бұрын

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your video came up in my feed because I watch a lot of Pet Shop Boys. It was a lot of fun watching a newbie react to songs and music I've listened to in the case of the 80's ones since my late teens and also just generally some of your reactions and comments were funny and interesting. I see someone's already answered your question about the two Nightlife singles although that information is readily available online. A little further info, the costumes in I Don't Know What You Want are based on traditional Japanese ceremonial costumes and the video itself was apparently inspired by or a tribute to the sci fi film George Lucas made that started it all off for him, THX 1138 , I think maybe when he was in film school. Reading the comments I find it depressing that you all seem to like the old stuff better than the new stuff haha as is the case the world over. I seem to be in the minority of people who think they've gotten much better with age and like their newer stuff better than their older stuff. It's still good, as a lifetime listener I guess I'm just sick of some of those old hit singles.

@brettbuffalo2171

8 ай бұрын

^ That, and the room's from the ending of 2001: A Space Odyssey, where Dave Bowman was trapped on the other side of the universe. Nightlife doesn't get nearly the love it deserves.

I agree, I love all of PSB’s catalog, but the song and video of “It’s Alright” are the best! ❤❤❤

Thank you so much for not shying away from their newer stuff 🤩

Really enjoy this react. The live show “ Pet shop boys performance 1991 HD” was in my opinion their top one because the direction and the scenery was so well done. Almost like an act on stage. If you could find some it will be a pleasure to watch you watch 😊 you could easily find all the 18 tracks on YT… (But be warned : if you start the show you’ll want to watch from start to the end 😅)

I think Rent is with distance the best song (full of harmonies, very melodic and with a great melancolic voice) in this quartett of psb 🥰

@frakte

10 ай бұрын

I love the chord changes - they always give me a curiously melancholic ache. Masterful songwriting.

"Together" is my all time favourite PSB video

The now iconic interview comment about IDKWYW between Neil and Chris went like this - Chris “You've corrupted me. I was a normal, innocent, working-class boy and now you've got me wearing a dress.” Neil “You were part of a huge showbiz dynasty, Forty years ago your grandad was playing Vegas.” Chris “Not dressed like that, he wasn't.” 😂 They really are hilarious when they get bitchy with each other, the entire video for Somewhere is the two of them throwing each other under the bus.

If I could suggest anything it would be "Delusions of Grandeur". The message in the lyrics to this song is amazing. I only recently discovered it despite knowing the Pet Shop Boys for two decades.

Pet shop boys have basically filled my life with beautiful and heartfelt music from 14 years old. I always say there's literally a song for almost all life scenarios. I often feel stuff and can always think of a song that depicts my feelings beautifully ❤ they've given me a great few angry songs to sing along the way too, a selection of shouty car anthems 😂

@PancakeMarshmallowDude

5 ай бұрын

😂

Anothers great Pet Shop Boys' songs are "Miracle" and "King of Rome". Check out, please!

I'm more of a B-side person, and on this single, the tracks are really good

Hello kind sir, If you have a spare moment will you check out Will You- by Hazel O’Connor an 80’s banger with one of the best sax solos of all time? Keep smiling we all love 💕 you.

@paulmason6474

10 ай бұрын

It is 4.00 am in Manchester and watching a great reaction❤

Rent is arguably their Smithsiest moment and would not be out of place on Substance 87.

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Por fa, hace la parte 5 de pet shop boys😢