May 14th 1986 “West End Girls” Pet Shop Boys
“West End Girls” is a classic eighties song that was recorded by English pop duo, the Pet Shop Boys. It went on to become one of their most iconic and successful tracks, establishing them as significant figures in the synth-pop genre. The lyrics within explore themes of class and social issues, capturing a sense of urban life.
In 1987, “West End Girls” won the Ivor Novello Award for “Best International Hit”, and that same year, it won the Brit Award for “Best British Single”.
On this very day, May 14th 1986, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. From the album, “Please”, here’s the PET SHOP BOYS, with “WEST END GIRLS”…