Pet Shop Boys and their greatest hits - best, tracks and clips, track selection

Formed in 1981 by the lead singer Neil Tennant and instrumentalist Chris Lowegroup Pet Shop Boys has become one of the most prolific and popular synthpop and house duo in British music history! "Pet Shop Boys." have wowed audiences with their unique and unlikeable dance tunes and lyrics, often touching on more than just love fiascos. They have released over 40 singles, 20 of which have reached the top ten in their home country. These guys have also managed to work with 20th century icons like Elton John and Madonna. And yet - their own collaborative creative journey hasn't stopped to this day. Impressive, isn't it?

Pet Shop Boys are renowned for never being at the mercy of the industry. They always had an excellent nose for the trendy sounds of the day, but they also always tried to stick to their own concept, without interference from record companies or music world leaders. They stood out from their peers: their dance tracks often had a deep meaning, and the duo's work in general was characterised by the specific visualisationthat has become their calling card. So: today we've decided to recall some awesome tracks from these rocking rhythm pros that are sure to get you upbeat! At the very least, you'll want to tap your foot to these fantastic tunes.

"It's A Sin"

This is a powerful melodic 80's anthem, with a very danceable motif and powerful lyrics. The song "It's A Sin"which has been number one in the UK for three weeks, was inspired by mortal sinswhich wasn't a particularly obvious theme for such a huge hit. What makes the song work is its exaggerated performance, which makes sinfulness sound like the most exciting thing in the world....

Music video The film is very interesting and colourful - not for nothing has it gained more than 130 million views. It vividly describes all the sins, and the Pet Shop Boys appeared before the public in a rather unexpected role.

"Always On My Mind"

Pet Shop Boys cover a song for the first time Elvis Presley's "Always On My Mind." during a television broadcast to mark the 10th anniversary of the King's death. Both they and the public liked the interpretation so much that later that year they recorded a synth-pop version.

Released in November 1987, the single went to number one, and held the position for an impressive four weeks! It was also a success in the US, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"Domino Dancing"

The title speaks for itself: it's a great track to dance a little!

Absolutely: on the "Domino Dancing" was heavily influenced by Latin American pop music, which made the track so searing and groovy. However... this didn't help it storm the charts, and it only made it to number 9, which was relatively poor compared to the Pet Shop Boys' previous performance. Tennant later recalled:

"It entered the charts at number nine and I thought, 'It's over'. I knew then that our imperial phase of number one hits was over..."

"Heart."

In fact, the duo's second studio album is full of exceptional tracks, and the following song is one of them. Originally. "Heart." was written for Madonna, but Tennant and Lowe liked it so much that they decided to release it themselves. The end result was an exquisitely playful piece of 80s pop music.

Released in March 1988, the track was the duo's fourth and last single to ever reach the top of the UK charts. The music video, by the way, was filmed by a brilliant British actor Ian McKellen.

"Paninaro 95."

"Paninari." - was the name of a subculture of Milanese youth obsessed with fast food and high fashion. Tennant and Lowe generally liked the movement, and in 1986 they released a song of the same name. Alas, there was no success as such. By the way: it was the first track of the band where the lead vocals belonged to To Chris.not Neil.

That changed many years later, in 1995, when an updated version of the song (now called the "Paninaro 95.") attracted a lot of attention from the public. It also remains in great demand among music lovers to this day.

"Rent."

A very danceable track in our opinion, but with notes of heightened gloominess in sound. However - it is easily explained by the lyrical stuffing "Rent.": the hero sings of an exploitative relationship in which his literal "renting."they pay for their love with money. They only see him as a "doll".

"But look at my hopes, look at my dreams,
The money we spent.
I love you, and you're paying for my love..."

It was the third single from the 1987 album "Actually". The song proved to be so relevant and infectious that over the following years it was used to make many covers.

"Suburbia."

One of the best, if not the best song ever written Pet Shop Boys. "Suburbia." is based on Penelope Spheeris's 1984 film of the same name: despite the groovy sound, the lyrics are about the creepy mayhem that happens time and again in the suburbs.

"Provincialism, where
Suburbia meets utopia..."

In an uplifting refrain. Neil Tennant suggests we take him on a dangerous run through the suburbs at night, racing with the dogs, because "you can't hide anywhere," dear traveller!