Neil plays in a group in Newcastle called Dust: Their most popular song is a preposterous affair he has written called “Can you hear the dawn break?”. They are heavily influenced by The Incredible String Band. “We were convinced we would become terribly famous. It was a very kind of stoned seventies but we used to think it was absolutely brilliant at the time”.
Liza Minnelli finishes recording her vocals for Results.
‘Before’ is released as a single.
Chris and Neil begin recording ‘The Only One.’
The Boys have their first meeting with Brian Higgins of Xenomania. They’re considering asking him to produce their next album.
The Pet Shop Boys take part in shooting the video for their upcoming single ‘Did You See Me Coming?’
Tonight’s preview show (which is sold out) at London’s Union Theatre is the first performance in that city in 14 years of the PSB/Jonathan Harvey stage musical Closer To Heaven.
2024: Neil and Chris have an onstage ‘chat’ this evening with Alexis Petridis at Kings Place in London. Hosted by The Guardian, fans could purchase tickets either to attend live or to listen online, followed by an exclusive preview of the upcoming new album Nonetheless.