Pet Shop Boys quiz

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1. 1 Easy

   Which Willie Nelson and Elvis Presley ballad became a massive synth-pop hit for Pet Shop Boys?

   Answer: Always on My Mind

   Why: They first performed it on an ITV television special commemorating the tenth anniversary of Elvis Presley's death.

2. 2 Medium

   Which producer's idea gave "Left to My Own Devices" its orchestral opening?

   Answer: Trevor Horn

   Why: The orchestra was Horn's idea, the duo's first; Richard Niles arranged and conducted it at Abbey Road, and Lowe found it too much.

3. 3 Hard

   Which Hi-NRG producer recorded the original version of the song "West End Girls"?

   Answer: Bobby Orlando

   Why: EMI bought Orlando out of his contract: he took a royalty override on the duo's first three albums, capped at one million dollars.

4. 4 Easy

   What name was chosen for Pet Shop Boys' 1986 debut studio album?

   Answer: Please

   Why: Tennant explained the title idea: record buyers would naturally say 'Can I have the Pet Shop Boys album, please?'

5. 5 Medium

   Which legendary singer duetted with Pet Shop Boys on What Have I Done to Deserve This?

   Answer: Dusty Springfield

   Why: The 1987 collaboration reached number two on both the UK and US charts, sparking a major career resurgence for Springfield.

6. 6 Hard

   Under what early name did Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe perform before Pet Shop Boys?

   Answer: West End

   Why: They adopted Pet Shop Boys from friends working at a pet store in Ealing because it humorously resembled a rap group name.