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”.
‘Domino Dancing’ debuts on the U.S. singles chart.
Disco 2 debuts on the U.S. album chart at its #75 peak.
Diana, Princess of Wales, visits the London Lighthouse, a center and hospice for people affected by HIV and AIDS, for the launch of a fundraising drive. Neil also attends this event, during which he meets Diana, apparently for the first and only time.
The Pet Shop Boys perform ‘New York City Boy’ on Top of the Pops.
The Closer to Heaven cast album is released.
Disco 4 is released.
The Electric Tour comes to San Diego. Before the show, Neil and Chris meet Victor Willis, the original ‘cop’ and lead vocalist of the Village People as well as co-writer of their mutual hit ‘Go West.’
This evening the Pet Shop Boys and New Order perform for a second night at the Hollywood Bowl.