We thousands upon thousands in the Philippines agree…..no spewing of anything personal…it is all about their brand of music that sounds enduring and endearing….
Met Neil Tennant in a record company press office when he worked for the old pop mag, Smash Hits. I remember him saying he’d formed a band. I was thinking, “Oh yeah, you, me, and every other wannabe. “What’s it called?” He said “The Pet Shop Boys.” And I’m thinking, yeah that’ll work. 🙄 But he made it happen, wrote some great songs, and is still going strong decades later. Hats off to him. 👍
So true. An interview with them encompasses great music, a laugh, and a history lesson all in one. I feel smarter after hearing a chat with Mr. Tennant. Such a literate and brainy fellow, and terrific songwriter to boot.
They are simply the best. Neil and Chris are just genius. Their sound is totally unique, it’s the chord progressions as Neil said and the great melodies they construct. Huge fan for 40 years. Thanks for posting.
Always amazing, innovative and "Never being boring"...I was lucky enough to see them when I was in the UK 1999...I wish you many more fabulous years! Thank you for all the songs I could make memories to in my life, you are an integral part....
The Petshop Boys were at record signing party at a Tower Records in Hollywood. I bought a vinyl version of West End Girls just to have them sign it. Great guys!
Chris' vocal on Paninaro, which he calls minor, happens to be one of my favourite ever PSB moments. Especially the '95 re-record where he sounds so passionate 🥰
Oh yes! And then there's "One of the crowd", "We all feel better in the dark", "Lies" and "Decide"! And a bit in "This used to be the future". Chris doing vocals is quite a b-side thing. Actually most of my favourite PSB tracks are b-sides. They are so great in writing these three categories: Singles, album tracks and b-sides. Writing b-sides is very clever both in an artistic and the commercial perspective! And a great treat for us fans! 😊
These two have endured and continued to remain relevant for so long now that they've really entered the very upper echelons of all-time great pop bands. I can't think of but a handful of ahead of them, if that. And Love Is A Bourgeois Construct gets my vote for Pop Song of the 2010's.
It's amazing to see the Pet Shop Boys smiling. I thought they were always serious and even moody, with a touch of pedantic intellectuals, especially Chris, who I think has never shown his face.
Great they are.. Wonderful melodies and witty lyrics. They are part of my long life Music Background. And the latest album is well-crafted. Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉
They're such oddballs! Neil presents himself as the perfect British gentleman, but underneath the surface, there's a very naughty boy, indeed. And Chris, although comatose in public, is a total troll whenever asked to speak! I remember watching Pet Shop Boys' video collection DVD about 20 years ago with the audio commentary on, and Chris' comments repeatedly made me spit my drink. He's a FUNNY man! Anyway, the new song, from what little was heard in this video, sounds very reminiscent of "Domino Dancing". Nice!
Now this is a good interview ! These interviewers actually knew what they were talking about. Which helped Chris and Neil engage much more. Loved it. Better than that BBC Live night with that Nuffy interviewer. What a disappointment he was !
That's a cool expression freedom through creativity. Amazing The Pet Shop Boys Neil and Chris still sound very young in their live performances and of course recorded. What strange happenings they have experienced.
Very nice interview. I love their new album a little different not so much dance music but still a fantastic album. I've been a fan since the beginning and absolutely love all their songs. Their music has stood the test of time .They are as good now as they were in the beginning perhaps a little better.
I can tell when Chris is nervous interviews he seems OK in this one but when they were on with Jonathan Ross for an interview after it finished he couldn't get off quick enough.. Bless him ❤Chris too bits bless him
No tragedies, no scandal, no break ups - respect how they kept themselves grounded and honest all these years
We thousands upon thousands in the Philippines agree…..no spewing of anything personal…it is all about their brand of music that sounds enduring and endearing….
That we know of. All we know is they could've paid a lot of money to keep things away from the public. We don't know if there's any drama or not.
@@stayfrostypatrick the truth will out ... heard nothing tbh
The Pet Shop Boys’ whole style was too gay for many to really care much.
@@RocStarr913 how do you know that?
Met Neil Tennant in a record company press office when he worked for the old pop mag, Smash Hits. I remember him saying he’d formed a band. I was thinking, “Oh yeah, you, me, and every other wannabe. “What’s it called?” He said “The Pet Shop Boys.” And I’m thinking, yeah that’ll work. 🙄 But he made it happen, wrote some great songs, and is still going strong decades later. Hats off to him. 👍
They are pop history. Worked with many other stars too . !
Meu Deus, que relato importante pra carreira dele , eu amei eu queria conhecer esse dois sou mega fã deles desde criança
Nobody believes this post of course.
You must be proud to have witnessed the birth of one of the great music duets of the last century and this one.
@@melquisedec.8945 Duo
I have been a psb fan since I was 18 I am now 53 still a fan always will
i was 17 an i am now 55 🙂
Me too! 53 yrs here.
I loved PSB right from their first album when I was 11 years old. 48 now and have mad respect for them ❤
Since I was 14. I’m 53 now. ❤
This small chat is glimpse into why they've both remained this long in the industry.
Both down to earth, respectful.
So true. An interview with them encompasses great music, a laugh, and a history lesson all in one. I feel smarter after hearing a chat with Mr. Tennant. Such a literate and brainy fellow, and terrific songwriter to boot.
That is not how people become successful in the entertainment industry lmao
Perhaps one of their best telly interviews. Thanks for posting.
Still amazing, relevant and simply fabulous. As professional musicians as they come. Pure gold!!
you are sooo right
Pet shop boys have blazed a trail for decades. Remember buying the please album on the first release and never looked back
My sentiments too.
They are simply the best. Neil and Chris are just genius. Their sound is totally unique, it’s the chord progressions as Neil said and the great melodies they construct. Huge fan for 40 years. Thanks for posting.
Lovely interview! Thank you. I think this is the most happy and engaged I’ve seen Chris in interviews
I was thinking the same exact thing!
Chris just doesn’t like celebrity bullshit - he finds it embarrassing. Speak to him like a human and he comes out of his shell.
These guys are legends... been a fan since the 80's this new album is definitely a Breath of Fresh Air.. 2024. Please continue to create more music...
They are brilliant.
Here we have been since 1985 listening to this duo. Regards from Brazil.
Legends! And the new album is brilliant!
I've loved the Pet Shop Boys' music since I was a young kid, I'm now 43. Much love from New Zealand 💗
Me too from NZ, and 49!
Always amazing, innovative and "Never being boring"...I was lucky enough to see them when I was in the UK 1999...I wish you many more fabulous years! Thank you for all the songs I could make memories to in my life, you are an integral part....
Absolutely fantastic Neil and Chris as always you are truly amazing and a joy to listen to 👍💖
Loved the pet shop boys since they started, especially their work with Dusty,who was our favourite artist of the 60s. Thanks boys❤❤
They have never compromised. I truly respect this.
I will never forget those hits! Thank you, we love you till the end. Peter from Hungary
Grounded, funny, intelligent - great music through the years, thank you so much
The Petshop Boys were at record signing party at a Tower Records in Hollywood. I bought a vinyl version of West End Girls just to have them sign it. Great guys!
These guys are timeless.
Chris' vocal on Paninaro, which he calls minor, happens to be one of my favourite ever PSB moments. Especially the '95 re-record where he sounds so passionate 🥰
I think Chris also does “Time On My Hands”
@@uidentity I think you're right 😁 Plus there's the hidden track on "Very" called "Postscript (I Believe in Ecstasy)
Oh yes!
And then there's "One of the crowd", "We all feel better in the dark", "Lies" and "Decide"!
And a bit in "This used to be the future".
Chris doing vocals is quite a b-side thing.
Actually most of my favourite PSB tracks are b-sides.
They are so great in writing these three categories: Singles, album tracks and b-sides.
Writing b-sides is very clever both in an artistic and the commercial perspective! And a great treat for us fans! 😊
I absolutely love the Pet Shop Boys !!❤🎉😊 . I. Going to see them again in June .!!!! X
Amazing interview! I wish I lived in the UK so I could go to the shows! 💙👍🏼
Been a fan since the start new album is superb .top interview top guys legends to me .. keep going Please
Old but Gold.
Their music never gets old,They both are brilliant and true stars.
Geniuses. Thanks for the great music.
they're up early! [he usually gets out of bed, at half past ten...]
Left to their own devices, they probably would.
Excellent, both of you 😊
@@ericjourdain892 my love i did it all for you...
Then phones up a friend, who's a party animal... ;)
@@sssh561 Was it worth it?
By the way, you only tell me you love me when you're drunk...
Thanks for posting. 👏🏻😍🎙️
Thanks for putting this up
These two have endured and continued to remain relevant for so long now that they've really entered the very upper echelons of all-time great pop bands. I can't think of but a handful of ahead of them, if that. And Love Is A Bourgeois Construct gets my vote for Pop Song of the 2010's.
LOVE PSB since I was a child. Thanks for the magical concert yesterday in Santiago de Compostela ❤ unforgettable!
Brilliant new album
It's amazing to see the Pet Shop Boys smiling. I thought they were always serious and even moody, with a touch of pedantic intellectuals, especially Chris, who I think has never shown his face.
They definitely have mellowed out in their old age. It’s nice to see.
They were different to all the rest . English & eccentric. I love these boys so much ❤
Too gay for America after the 1980’s.
Great they are.. Wonderful melodies and witty lyrics. They are part of my long life Music Background. And the latest album is well-crafted. Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉
They have always made a difference to my life ❤
One of the coolest 80s sounds: PSB.
DM, PSB and Erasure.
…and New Order…and remember Electronic? (Getting Away With It - with Neil Tennant) peak best 80’s electro.
❤brilliant interview from my guys
I love these guys! They're always brilliant.
Neil have magical voice nobody can have ❤❤
Neil isn't a perfect singer and he knows that. He has a characteristic voice and that makes him stay to earth.
He knows how to make his limited vocal range work for him and the music.
Any vocalist would give their eye reeth to have such an unique and instantly recognisable sound. Granted, it's not bel canto, but he is a genius.
Great interview boys, love and respect, great new album xx, love u always.❤ forever.x
I love them so much! Been a fan since their first hit "West End Girls" here in America. Haven't seen many interviews with them. They are so much fun!
Chris seems like a Morning guy :D He seemed more chatter than other interviews :D What lovely guys ;) PSB4Ever;)
Maybe he just hadn't been to bed yet.
Evergreen pop legends!!!!!
Great band!
Lovely new record and lovely interview, all the best to the Boys.
They're such oddballs! Neil presents himself as the perfect British gentleman, but underneath the surface, there's a very naughty boy, indeed.
And Chris, although comatose in public, is a total troll whenever asked to speak! I remember watching Pet Shop Boys' video collection DVD
about 20 years ago with the audio commentary on, and Chris' comments repeatedly made me spit my drink. He's a FUNNY man!
Anyway, the new song, from what little was heard in this video, sounds very reminiscent of "Domino Dancing". Nice!
I saw them at the Isle of Wight a couple of weeks back and they do a pretty seamless transition from Domino Dancing into Dancing Star
“Domino Dancing” absolutely killed their mainstream popularity in America.
I admire them so much
❤😊Wir sind seit 34.Jahren Pet Shop Boys Fan und werden es immer bleiben ❤😊
Brilliant stuff! As a fellow alumni, I love hearing about Chris' time at Liverpool Uni. Thanks for posting.
Two stars ,my loves for ever wonderful,with love from Italy.💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘
just picked up the high resolution Blu-ray audio🙌🏼
Well done :)
I just did too. You get a bit of Loneliness instrumental on the intro screen. I'd love to hear all the instrumentals
Now this is a good interview ! These interviewers actually knew what they were talking about. Which helped Chris and Neil engage much more. Loved it. Better than that BBC Live night with that Nuffy interviewer. What a disappointment he was !
In my opinion It's the best work they've done in years. Some really cracking songs.
私は１７歳からずっとファンです。彼らが日本でコンサートに来た時、コンサート会場の外で2人に偶然に会い写真をとりました。今も大切に写真を保管してます。ずっとこれからもずっとファンです。とても素敵な2人です。
The Best! Can't wait to see you tomorrow!
That's a cool expression freedom through creativity. Amazing The Pet Shop Boys Neil and Chris still sound very young in their live performances and of course recorded. What strange happenings they have experienced.
I have aways liked The Pet Shop Boys, there music is happy and upbeat, music you can tap your feet to and clap to.
Chris and Neil are starting to look like each other!!
Love them ❤
love pet shop boys forever
PSB will always be great, unique and i will always follow them.
D. Sims
Very nice interview. I love their new album a little different not so much dance music but still a fantastic album. I've
been a fan since the beginning and absolutely love all their songs. Their music has stood the test of time .They are as good now as they were in the beginning perhaps a little better.
No way can a man of 70 have the same voice as 40 years ago. Alot of smoke and daggers in their live performances. Am a fan........
Must be all the Swifties descending lol.
I knew Chris has the music on a screen to play off of bit i didnt know he needed the words to Paninaro 😂
Food, cars, travel 😂
Excuse me? Did Chris actually enjoy that???? Its a first! 😄❤
as a casual dude i Havent seen these guys since i was a kid in the 80's...
the clock is ticking😮
Chris has such a pleasant speaking voice!
Rare to watch Lowe talking. He is so introspective!!
Great interview and at 3.36 I'm there at the ROH
I went to the first two ROH shows they did in 2016 and 2018 but missed out this time
I think Chris also performs vocals on “Time on my hands”.
They are greatest
Legends
Come back to do shows in Japan! It's been 5 long agonizing years! I need my PSB fix, NOW!
Morning sir,,! Hello everybody! Its....a Sin.....it a Sin....?😂
Chris doesn’t say much but he’s a funny guy when he speaks.
I can tell when Chris is nervous interviews he seems OK in this one but when they were on with Jonathan Ross for an interview after it finished he couldn't get off quick enough.. Bless him ❤Chris too bits bless him
Buster Keaton/ Anna Wintour laughing? I love the new album.
Fuck Neil is fairly ageing now isn't he. Still a legend love you guys ❤
Its remarkable and enchanting to see Chris L. getting sort of jolly (not Basil Fawlty type of happy😅) as he ages...
its being alot of time since the petshopboys released a smash hit
💕
Saludos desde México y yo bien persona a Cris en la alameda central me dió su autógrafo pero no quiso sacarse una foto
King of 80,s 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Chris at home in Salford
# 2 in the UK album chart
Neil has been my crush since I was what... around 15-16...
♥️♥️🎹🎹👍👍♥️♥️
Blackpool too
A LOT of musicians use prompts. People made fun of Ozzy for having a teleprompter, but that's not as uncommon as one might think
Son unis genios del pop y grandes oersonas ☀️🇪🇦
Amazing! To make 1 iconic song 30 years ago and still ...
Stylish older gents
Incredible duo. This new album is amongst the best things they've ever done.