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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

1997

Chris and Neil, along with various other entertainers, visit Number 10 Downing Street to ‘have drinks with’ the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair.

1999

The Boys perform ‘I Don’t Know What You Want But I Can’t Give It Any More’ on Top of the Pops.

2001

They work on the song ‘E‑mail.’

2014

The Pet Shop Boys bring their Electric Tour to Marbella, Spain.

2019

Continuing work at RAK Studios, Stuart Price finishes the mix of ‘Burning the Heather,’ after which Neil and Chris work on a new track, ‘Decide.’ This is followed by dinner with Price, who then returns to the studio to mix ‘Decide.’