I know yesterday (13th March) was the first time a new PSB track had been played in ages, but (as per the long standing forum rules) in future all public requests for copies of any new track, PSB or otherwise, will be deleted and/or threads containing requests closed. We will officially...
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Thank you for the link leesmapman. I was already aware of them and found the last one does not include the first song they played (the Blur song Girls and Boys (PSB Remix)). For some reason it has been omitted from the youtube recording hence why I asked if anyone has their own recording.
:D :D :D :D I have started a new feature on the White Lion Radio blog page, which is a complete chart archive running from January 1972, through to the end of December 1989.
1972 was when I first started to have a keen interest in music, listening to it on the radio, listening to the weekly chart...
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:D :D Posted an update today on the UK Singles Chart archive feature on the White Lion Radio blog page, the weekly Top 20 charts for July and August 1975 have been added.
View all the weekly charts posted so far in the special section on the White Lion Radio blog page here:
To save posting seperate topics about the shows released on White Lion Radio I will keep them all in this thread.... First the websites on White Lion Radio.
White Lion Radio Websites:
White Lion Radio Official Homepage :
White Lion Radio On Facebook :
White Lion Radio Blogspot Page :
White...
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:D :D :D White Lion Radio have released edition #134 of i-Select.
This is a series of shows that focuses on Electronic/Synthpop bands from around the world, that are unsigned, signed to a small independent label or self release their material.
If you like electronic music, you will enjoy this...
Seems like Electronic's best of will be re-released on vinyl in september. Spotted it on the renown czech music record site.
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Nothing borderline about it, in my humble opinion.
I've never quite found another album or group sounding like the first Electronic album. I mean it's obvs a fair bit NO/PSB, not really Smiths. Republic or So Hard/Behaviour b-sides not miles away but they still don't have quite the same sound. Its...
News today, Stephen and Gillian are no longer part of NO henceforth.
It was mentioned by Peter Hook recently , and now officially confirmed by the band.
This means they won't be in any foreseeable live performances, and presumably won't be contributing to any
new songs or remixes. (Not that NO...
I'm surprised there's been no thread about William Orbit on this forum. I was really gutted to hear about his passing. It's a shame the Pet Shop Boys never worked with him and the only time they did cross paths was on production of Robbie William's album "Rudebox". What a missed opportunity....
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Water from a vine leaf is my favourite, but so many good ones. Also The Future by Prince.
Just coming off the back of a stellar week in Toronto where I saw (not for the first time) Peter Hook & the Light, Iron Maiden, and for the first time, Megadeth.
It got me thinking about what other live acts we've enjoyed outside of PSB. I'm influenced a lot by the likes of my family too, so...
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Greetings,
The one band that impressed me live last year was Winnetka Bowling League - reminded me of New Order a bit - but sadly their recorded stuff on Spotify doesn't convey that at all.
Reminds me of a time I saw an Aussie band called The Fangs about 20-25 years ago - they had this fantastic...
If anyone is up for a little PSB break during this Obscure era, I've been meaning to recommend the new Ladytron album, Paradises . I didn't have any of their albums past the first two, but am enjoying this new one more and more. There are a lot of sounds in it that bring PSB to mind and fellow fans...
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I've been a fan of Ladytron since I'd heard their one song "Playgirl" while listening to a streaming radio station from London (can't quite recall which one now) back in 1999. When the DJ mentioned the name of the album (well, EP), I just had to get it. Been a fan of them ever since.
From memory, what were you listening to before you discovered Pet Shop Boys? What records were you buying? What are your musical roots?
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For me I find it was less following anyone specific and more following the UK charts. I didn't really start properly buying records until PSB, but made occasional purchases of singles/songs I really liked.
More specifically I did enjoy Howard Jones, FGTH, Falco. My dad enjoyed Queen so that came...
Toxic outselling RBW 2:1 and the irony being toxic is penned by cathy dennis ! and the album's now scrapping the lower reaches of the top 75, so annoying ! even worse is PopArt flopping, when it should be selling a million copies atleast, instead of that dido and...
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time to revisit this...
LOL, I asked about Madonna and what a great result she has had with the success of Confessions 2
I posted this in 2 groups on Facebook and in OBSKUR topic - so sorry for double post if you've already seen it there, but I know many people avoid FB these days so here you go:
Just a quick tip for all of you who are travelling to Berlin in July (11-12-13th) for Dreamworld / OBSKUR shows. It's a...
I know a lot of Pet Shop Boys fans are followers of Madonna so I thought I'd start a general Madonna thread. All Madonna news/discussions can be entered here... Anyone that doesn't like her can avoid this thread. :)
Here to start us off is news on Madge's new album, possibly called Blackstar or...
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The Boys need to hook back up with Pricey ASAP!!
Agreed. But keep the sound clean, bright and wide open... as per Electric & Super... no muddying the sound to make it "warmer", or "Hansa". Also... make each track segue into each other, as per Confessions... no one cares it's been done before......
Just had a listen to Robbie's version of King of The Bongo from the album Rudebox (where PSB feature on two tracks).
The original by french/spanish Manu Chao was a big hit and I really liked it at the time but later fell out of love it when realising the artist used a lot of posturing, making us...
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Rudebox is a brilliant album
Just saw the TT docu on Netflix, it's amazing the career Robbie has had, escaping the shadows of Barlow
The new Frankie Goes To Hollywood WTTPD 7 CD box set is released today. There are SO many versions of their songs on there! I'm just working my way through it. I wish this sort of box set is something the Pet Shop Boys would do for Please to celebrate the 40th next year. I mean...they were about as...
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Does it have the 26 minute (something like that) of Warriors on? I've heard it talked about, does it exist? You probably mean the CD single, which is 1 track but it has seperate tracks (like the 12 wild disciples mix, 7" mix, etc) stitched into one.
At least 5 massive acts that youve never Bought, Downloaded, Streamed or put on a mix tape over the years
Basically because you can't stand listening to them...
Prince
Bon Jovi
Rolling Stones
Take That
Blur
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Queen (Sparks for W4nkers)
Beyonce (An average dancer at best)
Bruce Springsteen (Growly Yank)
Led Zeppelin (Overblown cockrock)
Mariah Carey (Why sing one note when you can sing 12)
You're so right. I'm getting a panic attack thinking how many records they all sold. But so was Bruce himself...
I found out that there will be re-releases on vinyl of Raise The Pressure and Twisted Tenderness in August.
... but I was hoping for bonus tracks on CD.
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Greetings Telys,
I assume you already know about the deluxe edition of Twisted Tenderness?
Retro. :)
No I didnt. I have the maxi-cds from that era as well as a clear vinyl 10" with the Prodigal Son mixes. Would love to have this deluxe edition as well.
I know well enough by now to focus on what is and not on what isn't, but I was chagrined to see Neil didn't make it onto Chrissie Hynde's upcoming Duets Special album. I thought they were pals, after her concert appearance with them, and his showing up in a lovely way on the single version of...
Just picked up Tango In The Night at my local 2nd hand record store. I fell in love with Little Lies already back in the 80's (the album was released in '87) but now listening to the whole album that song is even better and I'm struck by how well it is produced. Lots of stuff going on in the songs,...
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There are enough bonus tracks, b-sides and alternative takes available to make Tango In The Night II... I did a playlist and it's almost as good as the proper album.
I was at the Mystery Show last week where Gorillaz played their new album in full for the first time…
It sounds incredible with lots of Indian and eastern influences as well as having plenty of hip hop and synth elements … so all still very much Gorillaz. Was super pleased to see Johnny Marr...
I just picked up the Disappointed 7'' vinyl from a local second hand store and lo and behold the b-side was an "edit" of Idiot Country Two.
I've always loved Idiot Country Two and to me it's different enough from Idiot Country to count as a song on its own. Anyways, I've never heard or even heard...
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On the original album version it sometimes sounds as if the backing vocals are done by Neil.
I just picked up a copy of Glittering Prize, Simple Mind's 1992 GH collection. It cost me about 0,5 €. I've been meaning to buy this record for the last 30 years so I thought it was about time. And to my surprise (although I know I should've known) a handful of tracks were produced but Lipson or...
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Glittering Prize really shows Simple Minds’ early magic, and getting it for 0.5€ is a steal. Lipson and Horn’s production adds depth that still feels fresh. It reminds me of reflectingon a sometimes, deeper meaning only reveals itself with time. Some things just get better the more you explore.
Just picked up Lifelines by Aha and was surprised to find about half of the record produced by Stephen Hague. It's a 2002 releases, so the year after he helped PSB with CTH soundtrack. Some of the tracks are really good, especially the title track which is beautiful (and produced by Hague).
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Sad news: Morten Harket has Parkinson's disease.
That was a long hagiographic article but nevertheless informative. Of course, sad to hear the news.
Tickets went on sale today for the new VNV Nation tour that starts in February next year.
Well worth checking out if you like your intelligent lyrics with a darker edge. Future pop /EBM/ Darkwave at its finest. 8)
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Just in case you've missed these Ronan joint releases in the last few years, these are both really good..
I went to a concert of French singer Zaho de Sagazan last monday. I already saw her last year at a festival and she blew me away with her performance. At 25-30 degrees celcius, in the burning sun, I got goosebumps during La Symphonie des Eclairs, a beautiful song in the best French...
Just listened to Jump by Madonna and the PSB influence is noticeable.
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The last album I bought of hers was Confessions, were any she released after that one any good?
Imho Hard Candy was pretty meh, that is the only one I heard.
Every album had a few nice tracks on them (maybe not so for Madame X). But a whole good album wasn't among them imo. I think Confessions is...
536a89261623.jpg Saw Claudia Fontaine repeatedly backing acts on TOTP and The Tube among others. Thought sad she isn't remembered much after seeing her again on TOTP last night backing Marilyn. Apart from a singer in her own right she backed Pink Floyd, The Jam, The Style Council, The Special...
I only discovered it when it was released again in 1996, I find that pretty much every remix of that year's version was great.
I want to get the 1992 version cd, I took a look on discogs and there are several versions of course. It seems the Italian cd would be the best choice but none are for...
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As a Facebook poster noted and Dr Studer picked up on, the intro of the Pets ''Beauty has laid siege to the city'' is a little reminiscent of Gat Decor's Passion.
One of my favourite musicians David Gilmour released his new single on the 25th, about the same time as PSB new album was "leaked". His new album will come out in september.
The new single is called Piper's Call. I just had one listen and I'm not overwhelmed.
No PSB connections apart from the...
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Pink Floyd and David Gilmour in particular are truly astounding !
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Just had a listen to the title track "Luck and Strange" where DG resurrects a jam session with PF keyboardist Rick Wright from 2007. Wright died in 2008 so it's a quite emotional track to...
The above will be released next month. It includes 'I'm Not Scared' in three versions - Disco mix, Little Louie Vega mix and 10" remix.
Just shows that there is still hope for further Further Listenings. In fact I would love to see a big PSB box set for certain individual albums, similar to the...
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I was listening to this album recently with some proper headphones. I noticed just now that you can hear Neil singing along Patsy on the Lil Louie Vega mix. It's subtle, but you can hear it. Amazing!
Hi there.
I'm attenging a ROH concert next July, first time in this location.
A few questions (I've read their rules, but maybe you con give me some hints)
- can I take with myself a bottle of water and/or something to eat?
- can I enter with a photo-camera, or is it strictly forbidden?
- are they...
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Water refill stations are available on all levels. Feel free to bring a reusable bottle with you, or purchase a refillable bottle from our shop or café. Please note that glass bottles cannot be taken into the auditorium (taken from their webiste).
They do bag checks and I doubt you can bring your...
Just a news story that 3rd Cicero album is out 29th May. Sounds amazing for what I have heard so far. He keeps getting better and better :D :dance: :clap:
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The new album is great by the way, so take a listen. Best one he’s ever done.
Just got a hold of "Black Celebration" in a 2nd hand store. My good it was dull, dark and too much posing - just like the recent stuff. I've been fond of a few DM songs over the years (Playing The Angel had a few good tracks as well as Violator of course) but how have they gotten away with this...
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I can easily make an album's worth of DM material that I really like but almost none of that would be pre-Violator. I liked a lot of Playing The Angel but I've never understood their style. Is it goth-light? Or maybe it's their swagger I never really understood. It's sort of stands as a force field...
Had my Menieres(?) progress at the start of this year. Hearing loss in left and it squelches a lot of late, especially when I raise my eyebrows etc. Suspect pressure or issue with the Eustachian tube. Anyone else have similar delights? ENT is currently looking into this and awaiting results on a CT...
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PSB were in concert at the Savoy at the time I was discharged from cancer treatment so I'd *hope* that means it's not coming back now! I have had and will contiune to have challenges because of the treatment received at the time, not least the £15K piece of titanium in my left leg!
Hi! Hope you are all well. Would it be at all possible if someone who knows more than me could give me some advice please? I have ordered quite a few PSB's items a little while ago and had to have my credit card stopped today as someone decided to send me something I did not order and they said I...
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Many thanks for your advice Mole. :) Glad you found out and got it all sorted out in the end. It takes an effort doesn't it? I check everything. My PSB's order was ok in the end I am very glad to say. Please all be careful and check everything! Yes, never use a Debit card for orders - Visa credit...
I've been listening to some of the songs from Trevor Horn's albums of 80's remakes. Some tunes stand out:
Marc Almond's version of Love is a Battlefield is so beautiful. His voice is lovely.
Horn's own version of Take On Me reveales hidden sides of the tune. Take On Me is kind of a parallel to...
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The albums have their ups and downs. Brothers in arms isn't as good as it could've been.
Can you suggest a good camera for Concert Photography?
With a good optical zoom.
At the moment I have an old Canon, but my pics are often grainy and blurry.
I can't afford expensive ones, what are your hints?
Thank you.
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