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 19^th (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

2001

The Closer to Heaven four-track promo disc is released.

2002

The Sunday Times of London reports that PSB will plant 70 trees in Scotland to counter the effects of their latest CD on the environment.

2005

In London, Neil and Chris attend the final show of Kylie Minogue’s ‘Showgirl’ tour (during which she has been performing ‘In Denial’ accompanied by Neil’s recorded vocals). They meet with her after the show.

2011

At the Classical BRITS Awards show this evening at London’s Royal Albert Hall, Neil presents the ‘Composer of the Year’ award to Estonian composer Arvo Pärt.

2022

The second concert of the Boys’ Dreamworld Tour takes place in Vienna.

Facts collated by geowayne.com