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  1. May 11, 2024 · Pet Shop Boys were inspired by the original version of “Go West” by the Village People, which they saw as a song that represented hope and liberation. They wanted to reimagine the song with their own style and lyrics, infusing it with their electronic sound and making it their own.

  2. In 1992, when Pet Shop Boys were asked by Derek Jarman to perform at an AIDS charity event at The Haçienda nightclub in Manchester, Chris Lowe of the duo selected "Go West" as the song they would perform.

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  3. Jul 13, 2021 · Pet Shop Boys’ iconic cover of Go West rescued the song from the pop footnotes. ‘I think it’s our greatest achievement,’ said Chris Lowe.

  4. Jan 22, 2024 · At the surface, ‘Go West’ could be interpreted as an homage to the classic American directive—the allure of the West offering new frontiers and open spaces. The Pet Shop Boys tap into this long-standing cultural motif, where moving westward symbolizes the quest for a better life and boundless opportunities.

  5. Sep 12, 2023 · Go West started as a dream of a gay utopia. When the Pet Shop Boys covered it, that dream had been crushed by AIDS. Pop history, chart lore and other tales from the Top 40

  6. Sep 6, 2022 · Behind the song: ''Go west'' by Pet Shop Boys. ''I've always been a huge fan of the Village People, and I thought 'Go West' would suit Neil's voice. When the Village People sung about a gay utopia it seemed for real, but looking back in hindsight it wasn't the utopia they all thought it would be.''. - Chris Lowe.

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  8. The phrase “Go West” has historically been associated with the idea of moving towards progress, freedom, and opportunity. In the context of the LGBTQ+ community, where Pet Shop Boys have always been strong allies, Go West takes on additional significance.

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