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August 1983

Neil is sent to New York by Smash Hits to interview The Police. By this time the Pet Shop Boys are obsessed by a stream of hi energy records made by New York producer Bobby Orlando, known as Bobby O’. “I thought well, if I’ve got to go and see The Police play then I’m also going to have lunch with Bobby O’ ”. Neil and Bobby O share a cheeseburger and carrot cake at a restaurant called The Apple Jack on August 19th (two years to the day since Neil and Chris met) and Bobby O’, flatered by Neil’s compliments, suggests making a record with the Pet Shop Boys.

History

On this day

1998

Neil appears (by his own admission ‘knackered’) on TFI Friday to promote the Twentieth Century Blues project.

2000

After a four-week break, the Boys resume their Nightlife Tour in San Sebastian, Spain.

2012

They film the EPK (electronic press kit) for their soon-to-be released b‑sides collection Format. Later they begin recording ‘Leaving.’

2019

A special screening of the late Derek Jarman’s videos for various music artists, including the Pet Shop Boys, Suede, and the Smiths, takes place this evening at the BFI (British Film Institute) Southbank in London.