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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
  • Our new Pet Shop Boys cover for Shelter ‘West End Girls’ is out now via Rough Trade Records. Buy, listen or download: sleafordmods.f...
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    Profits generated by the single are being donated by Sleaford Mods to Shelter, following on from their previous work with the charity - most recently raising funds earlier this year through a limited-edition T-shirt featuring Cold War Steve's artwork for single UK GRIM. Details of Shelter's work can be found at www.shelter.or...
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  • @SleafordModsOfficial
    @SleafordModsOfficial  10 месяцев назад +311

    12’ vinyl with remixes from Pet Shop Boys, HiFi Sean & Extnddntwrk available at sleafordmods.ffm.to/westendgirls
    All profits go to homeless charity Shelter. ❤

    • @m4inline
      @m4inline 10 месяцев назад +5

      Has this got anything to do with my wife pointing out you guys reminded her of Pet Shop Boys on stage? 🤣 If yes she'd be ecstatic.

    • @YomijnMe
      @YomijnMe 10 месяцев назад

      🌹

    • @gman5561
      @gman5561 10 месяцев назад +1

      Hifi Sean mix awesome 😍😍😍

    • @katjadittmer9523
      @katjadittmer9523 10 месяцев назад +1

      Ihr seid 🎶die Besten 🥰😊

    • @yorkshiredefender1105
      @yorkshiredefender1105 10 месяцев назад +1

      Got mine on order. Fella.

  • @MattTerrell
    @MattTerrell 10 месяцев назад +39

    This is acually a pretty decent and faithful cover of a classic 80s pop track. I like it.

  • @bar7294
    @bar7294 10 месяцев назад +45

    what a selfless act donating all the profits to charity. my copy on pre-order. well done lads

    • @endcreditsNLO
      @endcreditsNLO 6 месяцев назад +2

      about time tthey gave someething rather than taking all the time

  • @DrCreepen
    @DrCreepen 10 месяцев назад +27

    The only band who could do this song justice; thank you!!!

    • @martinsc8073
      @martinsc8073 10 месяцев назад +1

      I was about to write the same! I absolutely agree.

    • @SamanthaSmith-o5c
      @SamanthaSmith-o5c 6 месяцев назад +2

      It’s brilliant. The best sleaford mods have done in years

    • @MJ.71
      @MJ.71 3 месяца назад +1

      Never thought anyone could do a cover version justice but, they've totally proved me and probably a lot of others wrong

    • @JohnSmith-vb7hy
      @JohnSmith-vb7hy 15 дней назад

      Gwar version was great too.

  • @jlc7841
    @jlc7841 10 месяцев назад +801

    Pet shop boys have let themselves go.

  • @neiljepson6284
    @neiljepson6284 10 месяцев назад +78

    Absolute top notch (tribute video is genius), and all profits going to Shelter, for me this is the highlight of 2023, I just can't praise this enough 😍

  • @dennisstempher9684
    @dennisstempher9684 10 месяцев назад +16

    Remarkable how well these lyrics have aged... I some ways they're even more relevant now than they were back then imho...

    • @larskirk6268
      @larskirk6268 10 месяцев назад +6

      Sleaford Mods put a different spin on exactly the same lyrics

    • @Slimboid
      @Slimboid 10 месяцев назад +2

      A 'dead end world' perhaps having wider implications than a couple of decades ago... for sure.

  • @mikexcity
    @mikexcity 10 месяцев назад +76

    Only took 27 years to finally like this song.

    • @mikexcity
      @mikexcity 10 месяцев назад +10

      Oh god, I just realised it's 37 years, not 26

    • @LostintheForest-mtb
      @LostintheForest-mtb 10 месяцев назад +4

      Man, no I feel old, I agree !@@mikexcity

    • @duroxkilo
      @duroxkilo 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@mikexcity delete the correction pls :)

  • @delboy5561
    @delboy5561 10 месяцев назад +30

    Poignantly released at a similar time to the Pet Shop Boys original. Let's make this the Christmas No 1 this year. Great cause, great cover

  • @caesargergess
    @caesargergess 10 месяцев назад +59

    This cover kicks ass big time! Plus it was approved by Neil and Chris a few days ago. Well done boys! I love it! ❤❤❤

  • @entermesser178
    @entermesser178 43 минуты назад

    I love the original version and this cover, too!

  •  10 месяцев назад +43

    Pound shop boys.

  • @vinsmfk
    @vinsmfk 10 месяцев назад +292

    Profits generated by the single are being donated by Sleaford Mods to Shelter !!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

    • @kristianspeke1
      @kristianspeke1 10 месяцев назад +4

      Nice one 😊

    • @paulmcgrath6118
      @paulmcgrath6118 10 месяцев назад +2

      Nice

    • @michaellorenzen8200
      @michaellorenzen8200 10 месяцев назад +2

      is it for "returned services" ? isn't that the equivalent in England to veterans affairs here in the States ?

    • @3mal865
      @3mal865 10 месяцев назад +3

      Jungs gut gemacht ❤

    • @icouldbewrongicouldberight
      @icouldbewrongicouldberight 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@michaellorenzen8200Shelter presents itself as being a charity supporting the homeless, problems with keeping/getting a roof over your head. For vets and non-vets.

  • @youwillknowmeinthefuture2768
    @youwillknowmeinthefuture2768 10 месяцев назад +9

    This will be number 1 for NY eve night.. All the best from Croatia

  • @imperialjg7142
    @imperialjg7142 10 месяцев назад +346

    the cover no one saw coming but probably should have.
    this is wonderful.

  • @mattparkin7224
    @mattparkin7224 10 месяцев назад +10

    Making Nottingham proud with these visuals, love it

  • @Nitrousmoxide
    @Nitrousmoxide 9 месяцев назад +20

    Damn...Nice cover! It's like The Pet Shop Boys wrote a time capsule in 1983 to be opened specifically by Sleaford Mods 40 years later. What an absolute treat that is still so relevant. The original sounded amazing played loud in a club, and I bet this would, too. Great work guys!

    • @LarsTragel-zh7ei
      @LarsTragel-zh7ei 9 месяцев назад

      A shame a whining Nazi band covers the Pet Shop Boys. Lowest.

  • @joemcguire7360
    @joemcguire7360 10 месяцев назад +2

    Loving the Chris homage halfway through. The Paninaro dance!

  • @Steve-bo6ht
    @Steve-bo6ht 10 месяцев назад +3

    Andy is an incredible musician put his own slant on this absolute genius.

  • @peterbrown8880
    @peterbrown8880 10 месяцев назад +9

    One of the Best Covers Of Anything i have ever heard!

  • @EdenLoka6032
    @EdenLoka6032 10 месяцев назад +40

    Crackin 😄 and big love for you two supporting Shelter ❤️ It'll make a big difference to those who are struggling 🔥

    • @lancsl4d
      @lancsl4d 10 месяцев назад +1

      They've always supported shelter? and the Trussell Trust

    • @EdenLoka6032
      @EdenLoka6032 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@lancsl4d Top blokes

  • @SamanthaSmith-o5c
    @SamanthaSmith-o5c 6 месяцев назад +2

    These guys are brilliant. Always fall back to them, spent many of times on the guest list in Nottingham and never failed to please. Sleaford Gods!

  • @adamgardiner5869
    @adamgardiner5869 10 месяцев назад +3

    Sleaford Mods going super soft for a great cause. Love it!!!

  • @KrzysztofWójcik-c8d
    @KrzysztofWójcik-c8d 9 месяцев назад +4

    The beginning of 80-s, "we were young and healthy, etc." Great work, guys! And respect of course to Pet Shop Boys, too! One of the greatest song in that genre, although I do love maaany different genres :)

  • @ReneWirtz
    @ReneWirtz 10 месяцев назад +122

    Pet Shop Boys' West End Girls is one of those tunes that should not ever get a cover version, but Sleaford Mods did it! Stayed true to the original, but still leaving their own mark. Love how Andrew isn't bobbing to the beat. Well done!

    • @denismawet2770
      @denismawet2770 10 месяцев назад +7

      It's exactly that. The Sleaford touch with the original respect.

    • @wolf79wolf79
      @wolf79wolf79 10 месяцев назад +5

      These are exactly the thoughts I have! Kudos from Warsaw, PL

    • @paulvanreesch2493
      @paulvanreesch2493 10 месяцев назад +2

      Then you haven't heard the GWAR cover😂

    • @neilpile1323
      @neilpile1323 8 месяцев назад +2

      Andrew has Madup Voice😊

  • @bryanpayne7937
    @bryanpayne7937 10 месяцев назад +3

    Love the fact they also did a cover of the PSB's original video too!

  • @theoriginalbluey
    @theoriginalbluey 10 месяцев назад +186

    Wasn't expecting this, lads. Would make a good Xmas no.1.

  • @frankzappa951
    @frankzappa951 10 месяцев назад

    Perry and now the Pet Shop lads!! Full of surprises.

  • @gregb2369
    @gregb2369 10 месяцев назад +6

    Brilliant guys!! Love the cover. ❤

  • @MrMusicbyMartin
    @MrMusicbyMartin 10 месяцев назад +19

    When I saw that they’ve covered this, my heart sank a little, but it actually really suits them. Christmas no. 1?

    • @monkeybone39
      @monkeybone39 10 месяцев назад

      And he fonishes with Christmas NO.1😂😂😂 that's what this was all about all along😂

  • @caesargergess
    @caesargergess 10 месяцев назад +1

    I love what happens at 3:35! 😊

  • @thegigguy
    @thegigguy 10 месяцев назад +4

    Wow , what an excellent version .
    Well done guys 😊

  • @lorenbaez5205
    @lorenbaez5205 3 месяца назад +1

    The best cover and the coolest guys in UK, but where are the West End girls in this video?

  • @gillianmurray8741
    @gillianmurray8741 10 месяцев назад +21

    One of my favourite all time songs covered by one of my all time favourite bands. I just love it. Please play it in Dublin boys 💚💚💚

    • @LarsTragel-zh7ei
      @LarsTragel-zh7ei 9 месяцев назад

      A shame a whining Nazi band covers the Pet Shop Boys. Lowest.

  • @HadesMiscreant
    @HadesMiscreant 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great cover mates! Keep up the good work, your American fan,Andrew B. 💪🔥

  • @polychronisrempoulakis3588
    @polychronisrempoulakis3588 10 месяцев назад +83

    OMG, what a treat!! My favorite from Pet Shop boys, in a splendid cover from Sleaford Mods!! Guys, massive respect, and I know you enjoyed making this as much as we enjoy listening to it!!

  • @glenmulvey6873
    @glenmulvey6873 10 месяцев назад +1

    Sleaford Mods comes up on you tube.
    I WATCH!
    And always LOVE!
    💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

  • @nielsbenne4454
    @nielsbenne4454 10 месяцев назад +4

    Wicked version 🤘🏻

  • @DormentedTrio
    @DormentedTrio 10 месяцев назад +4

    Absolutely brilliant from the Sleafords. They've managed to subvert a timeless classic!

  • @MachiningandMicrowaves
    @MachiningandMicrowaves 10 месяцев назад +2

    Oh good grief! Brilliant (sub)version. Love it.

  • @scottiec1971
    @scottiec1971 10 месяцев назад +26

    So good and even better that the Pet Shop Boys are actually involved in the single. Class!

  • @richardcooke5415
    @richardcooke5415 10 месяцев назад

    You even got that tambourine bit in.... lovely.

  • @mrday8005
    @mrday8005 10 месяцев назад +7

    Top job , love it 🤩

  • @paulmcmc4005
    @paulmcmc4005 10 месяцев назад

    Brilliant Lads, well done! I'm sure PSB would approve👍

  • @adambattersby8934
    @adambattersby8934 10 месяцев назад +16

    West End Girls is an absolute classic of a song and the Mods gave it a jolly good go.

    • @cwegers3
      @cwegers3 10 месяцев назад +1

      Landed it perfectly within their idiom I'd say without a scratch on the original .Tally ho.

  • @decaf_green
    @decaf_green 10 месяцев назад +1

    Buzzin' lads.. good luck wi tour✌❤💚🖤

  • @mieldezwart
    @mieldezwart 10 месяцев назад +38

    This is so good. Their cover of Yazoo's "Don't Go" was a banger too. We need that cover album!

    • @benmacdui9328
      @benmacdui9328 10 месяцев назад

      Yazoo? Behave yersel ffs

    • @DanHunterSportsWriter
      @DanHunterSportsWriter 10 месяцев назад

      They've already done Don't Go?? I just suggested it.

    • @DanHunterSportsWriter
      @DanHunterSportsWriter 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@benmacdui9328if you don't know Vince Clark is a fucking genius you need to go away.

    • @mieldezwart
      @mieldezwart 10 месяцев назад

      @@DanHunterSportsWriter ruclips.net/video/QpgeaFTwqy0/видео.html

    • @LarsTragel-zh7ei
      @LarsTragel-zh7ei 9 месяцев назад

      A shame a whining Nazi band covers the Pet Shop Boys. Lowest.

  • @davesoverthere
    @davesoverthere 10 месяцев назад +1

    This is the cover I didn't know I needed

  • @DS-ip3yt
    @DS-ip3yt 8 месяцев назад +3

    Supero las expectativas, teniendo en cuenta que mantiene la escencia casi al 100% sin arreglos o cosas raras y solo marca la diferencia con la voz distinta y honesta de sleaford mods

  • @ExtremePainGames
    @ExtremePainGames 10 месяцев назад

    Seen the title and thought of FKKKKKK The Pet Boys are my guys. I said no no noo this will not work. But the mods executed this just fine.. crafted this well and it works.
    Has my approval.

  • @RobinHood-us7sg
    @RobinHood-us7sg 10 месяцев назад +4

    Class 👏🏻

  • @deweystace
    @deweystace 10 месяцев назад +1

    Good on ya, boys. Always appreciate a new drop!

  • @ajiusasikander1701
    @ajiusasikander1701 10 месяцев назад +14

    Trumpet gets me every time. Magic mix.

  • @DM01710
    @DM01710 10 месяцев назад +2

    Yes blooming nailed it , big love for you lads ❤ keep on going !!!

  • @marcbriggs7726
    @marcbriggs7726 5 месяцев назад +31

    My brother always influenced my Music. Sadly he died young a couple of years back before I could show him Sleaford Mods. He would have loved them!
    Guys, if you're struggling with your Mental Health, dont struggle alone - dont think no one cares becuase they do!... For one I'll help you! ❤❤👌👌

    • @HadesMiscreant
      @HadesMiscreant 5 месяцев назад +2

      ❤ my brother hates me

    • @Trundlecake
      @Trundlecake 4 месяца назад +2

      Good darts mate. Good energy from you good sir!

    • @fedepatagonia
      @fedepatagonia 4 месяца назад +2

      best wishes for you from Argentina,may your brother rest in peace my friend

  • @evewevewoo
    @evewevewoo 3 месяца назад

    Smashed it !! Love it ❤

  • @kotjr9074
    @kotjr9074 10 месяцев назад +24

    Люблю эту группу. Хоть и непонимаю о чем они поют, все равно я люблю панков)

    • @DbrYeah
      @DbrYeah 10 месяцев назад +3

      Я тоже ничего не понимаю, но тоже нравится.

    • @kotjr9074
      @kotjr9074 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@DbrYeah Классный трек под названием "Tiswas"

    • @bagdadaladin8672
      @bagdadaladin8672 10 месяцев назад +3

      о тебе дружочек

    • @jvogel5027
      @jvogel5027 10 месяцев назад +1

      Не очень впечатляющая песня, она о мальчиках и девочках из определенного района города... Это кавер на песню группы "Pet Shop Boys".

    • @Pavel_Proshkin
      @Pavel_Proshkin 10 месяцев назад +1

      Чет понимаю, чему-то свой смысл прикручиваю, мне нравится фантазировать) А что-то особо интересуемое перевожу гуглом, но всё же там жаргоны и слэнг и прочее.

  • @losagentenaranja
    @losagentenaranja 10 месяцев назад +1

    this is awesome in all levels

  • @ralphmaiph
    @ralphmaiph 10 месяцев назад +8

    The shoe fits, great choice and a great cause chaps, did the PSB donate their midi files? Otherwise that’s some sweet orchestration Andrew. Potential Xmas number 1? 👍🙏

  • @seanhancockphotofilm8960
    @seanhancockphotofilm8960 10 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant! It's a great tune that gets overlooked.

    • @Owen-hg3cu
      @Owen-hg3cu 8 месяцев назад

      Overlooked by who?

  • @gavinsheargold5533
    @gavinsheargold5533 10 месяцев назад +8

    Fucking awesome better than the original love these guys

    • @peter100124
      @peter100124 10 месяцев назад

      Not a bad cover and definitely not a patch on the original

    • @elliesheargold8501
      @elliesheargold8501 10 месяцев назад

      not a touch on the original, gav the mod 🥱

  • @johnsiddles5027
    @johnsiddles5027 10 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant cover

  • @simonlawrencesings
    @simonlawrencesings 10 месяцев назад +21

    I like that they left that little mistake in, followed by his cheeky smile. Great vid. Brilliant cover. This is going to get played a LOT in the clubs.

  • @MJ.71
    @MJ.71 6 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome.....

  • @imnottellingyoumyname3050
    @imnottellingyoumyname3050 7 месяцев назад +3

    Fucking hell lads you've absolutely butchered this one

  • @plumduff3303
    @plumduff3303 10 месяцев назад +5

    My aunty sang this song at my uncles life sentence

  • @cwshtygriff13
    @cwshtygriff13 10 месяцев назад

    @3:22 ‘ we won’t mention the timing Jason 😂😂😂

  • @maeugeniamomblanvillalba
    @maeugeniamomblanvillalba 10 месяцев назад +25

    Magnífica versión ❤✨

  • @thenavajoknow
    @thenavajoknow 10 месяцев назад +1

    Once you actually hear it, it totally makes sense ❤

  • @cr5064
    @cr5064 10 месяцев назад +21

    They say opposites attract.
    Thank god for this, I can sleep easy in the knowing that I can enjoy both the Pet Shop Boys and Sleaford Mods, and more importantly that folk requiring shelter will benefit. 😊
    Looking forward to the Pet Shop Boys cover of UK Grim.

  • @HelenGarland-d2q
    @HelenGarland-d2q 10 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant well done the Mods

  • @saskiagreis1186
    @saskiagreis1186 10 месяцев назад +8

    PSB were always part of my musical memories even I never was a huge fan of them. Thank you Sleaford Mods to adapt this song in your own way.

  • @ericmartens3424
    @ericmartens3424 10 месяцев назад

    Sleaford Mobs, I love you. Wonderful 👍

  • @damianmckay5545
    @damianmckay5545 10 месяцев назад +7

    Love it . Going to see en in Glasgow on Thursday

  • @designguy65
    @designguy65 10 месяцев назад

    Sleaford Mods cover Pet Shop Boys yes.

  • @brucewee8802
    @brucewee8802 10 месяцев назад +9

    Pure class lads great to see you back with a banger 👏🏻

  • @kevh6948
    @kevh6948 10 месяцев назад +1

    This is wicked

  • @lutzmelchert3937
    @lutzmelchert3937 10 месяцев назад +26

    Awesome. Fits perfectly to you Mods!!!

  • @stephenpercival707
    @stephenpercival707 10 месяцев назад +1

    Nice homage to the original PSB video too 😉

  • @projectresonate5142
    @projectresonate5142 10 месяцев назад +10

    Love it, and well done on donating to Shelter.

  • @rickyraw5457
    @rickyraw5457 10 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant work fellas 👍

  • @Mewted
    @Mewted 4 месяца назад +5

    sleaford covering pet shop boys... im in for it.

  • @nockee
    @nockee 9 месяцев назад +1

    Love this.

  • @chantaldrolet7583
    @chantaldrolet7583 10 месяцев назад +17

    Am I the only one who noticed the obvious references to the original PSB video? Good job lads! 👏👏👏

    • @stevedoyon7203
      @stevedoyon7203 10 месяцев назад +1

      Even the little dance Chris Lowe does in the train station! 😍

    • @Owen-hg3cu
      @Owen-hg3cu 8 месяцев назад +3

      Yeah you're the only one. Nobody else has ever seen the extremely famous pet shop boys video that was a massive worldwide hit.

    • @chantaldrolet7583
      @chantaldrolet7583 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@Owen-hg3cu Well, nobody had aknowledged this fact in the previous comments at the time, so…. 🙄 BTW, good on you for looking down on what is obviously a congratulations comment written when the video had only JUST came out… 👏

  • @deleterious1984
    @deleterious1984 10 месяцев назад

    Awesome! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow in Manchester! 'Is it 25 pound a month for the handset
    And free calls to the promised land?'

  • @chrisfurlong4791
    @chrisfurlong4791 10 месяцев назад +3

    Absolutely brilliant! What a cover !

  • @iansmith9259
    @iansmith9259 9 месяцев назад

    Check out Ian Drury's back catalogue . Got to be a classic cover . Don't be clever Trevor 😂😂😂

  • @ianharling9569
    @ianharling9569 10 месяцев назад +48

    I love this version.👍👍

    • @finchifinch3316
      @finchifinch3316 10 месяцев назад +2

      Oh mein Gott JAAAA
      Mein kleiner Körper ist heller Freude

  • @j.macgabhainn3020
    @j.macgabhainn3020 10 месяцев назад +1

    Class

  • @SuperRingoffire1
    @SuperRingoffire1 10 месяцев назад +8

    Well done chaps ..and for a great cause 👍☮

  • @marekward6202
    @marekward6202 5 месяцев назад

    Great cover of a good song👍

  • @chrissmith6022
    @chrissmith6022 10 месяцев назад +7

    Great band, great song, great initiative. Respect.

  • @melwilliams4124
    @melwilliams4124 10 месяцев назад

    iconic 😍😍

  • @ChrisShadowens
    @ChrisShadowens 10 месяцев назад +7

    Interesting to hear the Mods choose the "soft option" here. I dig it!

  • @Kostabravaa
    @Kostabravaa 10 месяцев назад +2

    Дякую хлопці! Дуже гарний трек! )

  • @traceyholdstock3939
    @traceyholdstock3939 10 месяцев назад +26

    Superb cover 🌟

  • @marcusparker4105
    @marcusparker4105 10 месяцев назад +1

    Oh fuck yeah

  • @stefanfrank3624
    @stefanfrank3624 10 месяцев назад +27

    Perfect symmetry: Andrew stands behind Jason, just as Chris usually stands silently behind Neil in the videos. Seemingly "useless", but as a duo they radiate deep respect and love for each other. Love ❤ the symmetry.

    • @sonquatsch8585
      @sonquatsch8585 Месяц назад

      gay. just kidding...i wouldn't go that far, i think every duo has a more frontman and a more background guy who is just there.

  • @VEEBProjects
    @VEEBProjects 10 месяцев назад +2

    Extra credit for glitch video

  • @ravenstrange8466
    @ravenstrange8466 10 месяцев назад +23

    Incredible work. Astounding version