Our First Time Reacting To Pet Shop Boys “West End Girls”
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I remember MTV wearing this song or video out,played it 15-20 times a day,seemed like every hour or so it would come on. They have a couple more pretty cool tunes and well
what have I done to deserve this. is my fav
Love Comes Quickly and Two Divided By Zero are my favorites, but West End Girls
is their illest and obviously most iconic song.
Suburbia...allso early song
Bouring and Hard from album "Please".....actualy, all album is realy good.
I am not scared....
Ah...every second song can be a hit song
Paninaro ....
Ah, they are music "monsters", on a good wey.
Still composing for PSB....and many others....👍🙂
Jes, still....37 years later...like to put some music from PSB
One of my favorites musicians🍀🎶🎼🌞🍾🎵
They have so many great songs
@mkuhens9916 I STILL listen to them all the time! This one and “What Have I Done to Deserve This” and “Domino Dancing” :)
West End and East End, are two large areas of Central London. Traditionally, the West End was rich, powerful, was full of important buildings and was lived in by extremely rich and powerful people, whilst the East End of London was poor, working class, industrial and always housing a large immigrant community, from the middle ages, to the present day. West End Girls and East End Boys would meet each other in the clubs, pubs and bars, of Central London, in something of a culture clash, but a welcome one. :)
Not only by the “extremely rich”… please get your facts straight. The West End was just more wealthy than central London or the east end.
This came out in summer of 1984. Just another song to show the 1980s was an amazing decade of music. 👍🏻😁
No, this version came out in late 1985
The 1984 version was more Hi NrG than the moodier dance-pop of the 1985 version
@Greg LOOTENS nup
@Greg LOOTENS It means "no". You must be from Outer Mongolia or at least somewhere that didn't hear West End girls til the Summer of 86 😉
No, 1985. They wrote the song in 1983 and it went through a heck of a lot of remixes before this one, which was finally a hit.
A version was released in 1984 but it disappeared without trace.
This is a song about London. About the posh girls from the west end of London and the rough boys from the working class east.
@Todd Starbuck yeah but I think it’s 10x better than uptown girl
@@twintvs4757 at least...lol
Yep. Neil was inspired by Grandmaster Flash's The Message and wrote the London version of it. You can hear the influence of The Message in here.
@Todd Starbuck No. He was inspired by Grandmaster Flash's The Message and wrote this. You can hear the influence from The Message in here.
@@MrSilksoul deep....so relationships are the UK's issue...they are known to be icy.
The 80's were more than just a decade to me..it was The BEST time of my life! ♥️
Regarded as one of the most iconic songs of the 80s, and one of the greatest debut singles in popular music history.
I'm not sure what I did to deserve to experience the 80's as a teen, but it was just incredible.
The Pet Shop Boys were a British Techno-Pop/Urban Contemporary music duo. The lead singer was formerly an architect, and his partner was formerly a music critic. Both of them were dissatisfied with the type of music coming out in the London music scene, and decided to make their own music, with their own unique musical vision. I am sure that The Pet Shop Boys were very surprised that this song became a big hit here in the US.
So neither of them worked a pet shop?
@@derekfray2027 No... that name is taken from friends who work in a pet shop
1. Are, not were.
2. The lead singer was a music journalist, the keyboard player followed an archtect course but never as one.
3. They met in a music store and discovered they had the same taste, in particulair Bobby Orlando. Who the lead singer later had a chance to because of his job meet and that lead to them making their first single.
4. It didn't become a hit at all when they first released it in 1984, only the re-released version made by another producer in 1986 (this one) became a hit.
Exacto, tu sí sabes de la historia de los grandes PSB.
2023 y los sigo escuchando. ❤
Neil also worked for Marvel UK comics as an editor
As a long-time, British PSB fan, this is class and adorable.
This song was EVERYWHERE when it came out in 1984. It was a HUGE hit in the U.S. and Europe.
The Pet Shop Boys ~ ‘What Have I Done to Deserve This’
Pet Shop Boys’ “West End Girls” is a song that was heavily inspired by “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash. Anyone familiar with that classic track would recognize it as one of the first raps which read like a social commentary.
Guys im so glad you liked this one, this was the music of my generation, when we were just kids making house parties here on the block. Please consider to react to their DOMINO DANCING video. Saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱
The West End of London is considered the more well-to-do part of London. The East End is the more working-class & rough side of London.
Yes it is a song about Class division in London.
This was priceless. Your faces were everything. As a kid, I loved it but never listened to the words. I had those same faces when I grew up and actually realized the words. 😂
MEMORIES!! OMG!!! One of my favorite songs of all time! When this came out, I had just moved to New York City and lived on the Upper West Side in a cramped little studio. This song always reminds me of that time and the 80s. It's about the West End Girls in London. In 2015 I went to London and I sang this the whole time. I probably listen to this a least twice a month! Pet Shop Boys are iconic - love love love and love your reaction! Thank you for this.
I am a 66-year-old Londoner and it's impossible to see London's 60,000 + streets and over 100,000 "Tourist attractions" in one lifetime, my friend.
That first album is as the kids would say A BANGER.
He still performs this song live and he still sounds good
How did you not hear about them?
Pet Shop Boys were HUGE during 80-s!!!
Right up there with Madonna
They have such a huge catalog... their music was global in the 80’s... It’s hard for me to believe y’all never heard this.. sorta funny really cause they were huge
Si, realmente no puedo creer que no los hayan escuchado antes. Yo soy de Santiago de Chile y desde mi adolescencia, en los sños 80 escucho a Pet Shop Boys❤
Maravillosos!!
You should check out some material from Depeche Mode...
That's a rabbit hole to go down
cause and effect sounds like depeche mode
Love you guys, You know how to spread the Love. BELIEVE THAT!!!
man I remember that all DJs in NYC used to mix West end girls , and I did not know who they were ‘till I saw the video on TV and saw these two english lads waking around London’s Waterloo and other locations I became an instant Devotee to Pet Shop Boys
I used to see them hanging out at the same Gay Club I used to frequent in London back in the mid 80's when I was stationed there. Freddie Mercury used to hang out there too. A fun time to be alive!
Great memories for you
🖤
This track is nearly 40 years in the making! Also try "What Have I Done To Deserve This?" by The Pet Shop Boys.
Great reaction to one of the best songs of the 80s. Another one of their songs worth reacting to is called 'What Have I Done to Deserve this? It features British pop/soul singing legend Dusty Springfield on background vocals.
There is an AMAZING catalog of PSB songs. I hope you listen to some more of their music!
They are true legends still making great songs till this day... most successfule duo ever...(Guinness book of records)
A MUST CHECK ARE: "IT'S A SIN, BEING BOARING, WHAT HAVE I DONE TO DESAVE IT"
Hahahhhh...!!!! When I was in middle school university, I remember the pet shop boys. 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
You can thank the U.S rap scene for this song, it was popular and they basically said “let’s do a rap and make it as English as possible”!
With a bit of trip hop
Awesome reaction Pet Shop Boys are the best I would recommend for their next one is called "Sin"
Yes a trip to the 80's. Good choice
London is amazing. I loved every minute I was there. Got to see Eartha Kitt in concert. One part of London is rough. Red Light District. One part is prim and proper. That's what they are singing about.
Thanks Roger.
I am a 66 year old Londoner and it's impossible to see London's 60,000 + streets and over 100,000 "Tourist attractions" in one lifetime, my friend.
@@Isleofskye London is a feast! You are correct. I only scratched the surface in the 2 years I was stationed in England! I did get to Greenwich (hope I spelled that right!) and stood in two hemispheres at once! Where time begins! Haha! The history is just amazing. I think everyone should go to London at least once in their lives.
@@Isleofskye I was stationed at RAF ALCONBURY back in the 80's. I am prone to homesickness if I'm away from the states for more than
a minute! Haha! I was never homesick for a second in the two years I lived in England.
I totally understand Roger.
In 1979 I had the best 7 weeks of my life touring from LA to Vancouver across Canada and down thru' The USA and enjoyed every minute but I still cried with joy at coming back to London and that was 42 tears ago. I would be worse now. :)
You are welcome anytime my friend.
@@Isleofskye Thank you! I traveled from St. Louis to Dublin Ireland in 1998. There was a stopover in London. I got pretty emotional that I couldn't get out and run the streets like a did a decade earlier! Ah memories...
A song about Glamorous girls and Beautiful boys...in a time where "Pride" was not received as well as it is today. The other side of the tracks... 😏🤔
This song was an instant hit for the English duo in 1984! I believe they are talking about the girls in London’s west end! ❤️❤️
That female vocal was Grace Jones!
Wish it was her, but Helena Springs did backing vocals😉
singer Helena Springs was brought in to sing background vocals
love your guys appreciation for music and your reaction , ya pet shop boys are a great synth group from the mid 80s
New subscriber here... Your energy was unbelievable loved it!!! Just made me want to dance and party... Thank you so much...Looking forward to seeing more reviews from you...
I am sure you will be intrigued by Pet Shop Boys - Left to my own Devices Wembley 2004 remastered HD. After your introduction to this wonderful group's first hit West End Girls, your journey has just begun and will continue. Thanks for taking time to check them out.
Wow this brings back memories. These guys and Tears for Fears. Tears for Fears- Everybody wants to rule the world is a good one too. Keep the reactions coming! Loving it!
Sophisticated sounding music from the 80s. Loved your reaction!!
Pet shop Boys, classics 80"s the best , pure energy
In the 80's in London the east end is where the gay bars for gay men was. The singer is gay.. thats why he says "the west end towns a dead end world" he said its a song about how hard it was dealing with being gay at that time.
This is set in Central London ( The West End ) where the affluent, posh Ladies from THe West of London met the social housing Guys, like me, from The East or South East of London in THe Clubs, Pubs and Dancehalls :)
you would love pet shop boys & Dusty Springfield " what have I done to deserve this "
West End it's a London territory I think. And please if you haven't already react to Eurythmics and Police!
I like their open minds to embrace different music I like pretty much all ones Evan classical variety truly is good and to learn different cultures I've lucky got to go to 14 different countries and tried learn from them
What! You’ve only just heard this after all these years!! Wowzers! This was out when I was just a little biddy kid and was one of the sound tracks of that time. Like the bustin’moves 🤴🏻✌️⚡️
This song has sort of a sophistication to it.
That guy walking along in the start of the video, is just a random guy, notices Chris looking at him 😁
A brilliant song from my favourite musicians.
Always love the Brit bands.... I'm totally in the wrong country... I need to move to Britain... excellent music.. excellent..
New here. This is one song that can take me to a time, an exact moment every single time I hear it... and I'll never forget it...in the best and worst way. Love it. Keep it up you two.
Loved your reaction to this song from the mid 80s!
Fun fact, Neil Tennant from The Pet Shop Boys said in an interview that West End Girls was inspired by Grandmaster Flash's The Message and if you listen to it, you can hear the influence. Hell, Chaka Khan did the background vocals for this song. They were fans of our music.
its from 85 about poor boys living in esat london and west end girls from wealthy west end of london ron uk
May be my favourite song of the 1980s - tied with “Everyone Want to Rule the World” by Tears by Fears.
All time favourite classic - love this song....greets from germany.
They did what all good artists do - they sang about what they knew.
So sweet you 2 showing the love. Oh my God I loved to dance to this song. Just chill and dance
The song's lyrics are concerned with class and the pressures of inner-city life in London which were inspired partly by T. S. Eliot's poem The Waste Land.
I'm a metal head, but my favorite is 80s New Wave music. Pet Shop Boys have bangers. You better not listen to Depeche Mode. Girls get all hot listening to them.
That was a fun one!
It's about London......the poor end and the rich end of London.....and about class and economic differences and inequality
In keeping with the 1980s pop vibe, I'd add Frankie goes to Hollywood song "Relax" & Depeche Modes "Personal Jesus". 😘
OMG awesome! These were my growing up days LOL . Great freaking music
Absolutely huge song in the UK!
You guys are having too much fun as husband and wife and stuff, the way God wanted. Keep up the good work.
Also, they have a song called, IT'S A SIN that is another great hit! Pet Shop Boys are a great 1980's British group that made a big splash during the 80's BRIT MUSIC INVASION! I am a huge fan of theirs!
Congratulations🎊🎉🥳🍾🥂on making it to 20K I'm so happy for yall and by the Grace of God our channel will be up there soon🙏blessings to the whole family🙏and yall stay safe & healthy
Pet Shop Boys, Depeche Mode,The Cute Erasure love the 80s❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Check out People Are People by Depeche Mode and Run To You by Bryan Adams. Also more songs worth mentioning are Close To You by Maxi Priest and Housecall by Maxi Priest ft Shabba Ranks!
They didnt survive the 1st round😂😂😂😂😂😂 great video!
I just started listening to Pet Shop Boys awesome seeing my people listening to New Wave
I love you guys! You two are adorable together. 💜 Good vibes all day. 😊
Congrats on 20K!! That's amazing! You are a beautiful couple. Blessings!
Always loved this song ! Oh those club days . Best times.
80s all the way. It was the best time back then. I miss it!
Well, I hate ya'll for loving each other! Amazing video!
London in the 80s was an exciting time!
Not Western, it’s London’s West End.
Awesome. Glad you enjoyed as much as I love this song.
Mel1 Love your hair!!!
I love both of y'all y'all bring it
This song was released in late 85 in the USA.
There is the poster for the movie Desperately Seeking Susan starring Rosanna Arquette and Madonna on the box office where the people are waiting in line in the music video. This movie was released in March 85 in the USA but in late 85 for the UK.
React to their songs Suburbia and It's A Sin please.
Mel that was deep !!! The US as a dead end...my goodness. Hallelujah
Enjoyed your reaction Guys and I will be inside that SAME Train Station in South East London tomorrow afternoon visiting a London Girlfriend.
I moved from that area in 1983 to The South East London Suburbs which is lovely and safe but I miss the vibe and bustle of 8 Million Londoners every day and I moved 38 years ago now. That Number 42 Bus used to go down my High Street !
it's impossible to see London's 60,000 + streets and over 100,000 "Tourist attractions" in one lifetime, my friend.
London in the 1980s was such a great place.
You want an example of UK techno pop this one is was right at ground zero
Love this! One of the best 80s songs ever!
The Pet shop boys are iconic!! Check out what have I done to deserve this with Dusty Springfield! ❤️
When this song came out in 1984, I lived in a town where the east end was the bad part of town and the west end was the rich kids. I lived in the east end and there were girls in the west side that liked the bad boy image but not many.
I adore the Pet Shop Boys.. excellent music
Britain had a government that at the time, put money and finance over traditional industry leading to high unemployment in the working population. London as a world financial trade centre, saw many educated and capable young women entering the stock market and other finance organisation's. The song is about working class boys, a bit of rough, making out with rich middle to upper class girls in the expensive west end clubs of London in the 1980's
Fantastic Song
You guys are listening to some really great old favorites of mine I haven't heard in years! Not enough good music like this anymore. Try Baker Street by Gery R.
Hey Shawn and Mel you should check out Jealousy by Pet Shop Boys.
If ya'll liked this you would probably like True by Spandau Ballet.
SHAWN AND MEL VEY KIND.
Remember getting hit by the 80's New Wave