Are you a true Pet Shop Boys fan? Dive into the iconic journey of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe with our Test Your Pet Shop Boys Knowledge Quiz! From chart-topping hits and groundbreaking albums to unique collaborations and unforgettable tours, this quiz will challenge your expertise on one of the most influential synth-pop duos in music history.
Test Your Pet Shop Boys Knowledge Quiz
Question 1 |
Where did Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe meet for the first time?
A music studio | |
A hi-fi shop | |
A record label office | |
A concert | |
A café |
Question 1 Explanation:
Tennant and Lowe met on 19 August 1981 at the Chelsea Record Centre, a hi-fi shop in Chelsea, London. This encounter marked the beginning of their collaboration.
Question 2 |
What was the original name of Pet Shop Boys?
West End | |
Disco Boys | |
Synth Duo | |
East End | |
Beastie Friends |
Question 2 Explanation:
Before settling on "Pet Shop Boys," the duo briefly used the name "West End," inspired by their admiration for London's West End and its music scene.
Question 3 |
How many top 10 hits have Pet Shop Boys achieved on the UK Singles Chart?
10 | |
15 | |
22 | |
18 | |
25 |
Question 3 Explanation:
Pet Shop Boys have secured 22 top 10 hits on the UK Singles Chart, demonstrating their enduring popularity and influence.
Question 4 |
Which female singer collaborated with Pet Shop Boys on "What Have I Done to Deserve This?"?
Madonna | |
Dusty Springfield | |
Patsy Kensit | |
Kylie Minogue | |
Annie Lennox |
Question 4 Explanation:
Dusty Springfield lent her vocals to "What Have I Done to Deserve This?", marking the start of her collaboration with the duo.
Question 5 |
Which 1988 collaboration did the Pet Shop Boys write and produce for Patsy Kensit's band, Eighth Wonder?
"Love Comes Quickly" | |
"I'm Not Scared" | |
"Heart" | |
"Suburbia" | |
"Opportunities" |
Question 5 Explanation:
The Pet Shop Boys wrote and produced "I'm Not Scared", which became Eighth Wonder's biggest hit.
Question 6 |
Who played the vampire in the music video for the Pet Shop Boys' hit single "Heart"?
Joss Ackland | |
Jack Bond | |
Peter Cushing | |
Christopher Lee | |
Ian McKellen |
Question 6 Explanation:
Ian McKellen starred as a vampire in the music video for "Heart", released in 1988.
Question 7 |
Which Electronic song featured Neil Tennant on lead vocals?
"Disappointed" | |
"Getting Away with It" | |
"The Patience of a Saint" | |
"Regret" | |
"Suburbia" |
Question 7 Explanation:
Tennant sang lead on "Disappointed," a non-album single included in the Cool World soundtrack.
Question 8 |
In 1992, what ITV documentary featured the Pet Shop Boys?
The South Bank Show | |
Top of the Pops | |
MTV Unplugged | |
Behind the Music | |
Music on Film |
Question 8 Explanation:
The duo was the subject of The South Bank Show, featuring insights from collaborators like Liza Minnelli and Eric Watson.
Question 9 |
What was the theme of the Pet Shop Boys' videos from Very?
Retro aesthetics | |
Live-action storytelling | |
Computer-generated imagery (CGI) | |
Minimalistic design | |
Dance choreography |
Question 9 Explanation:
Videos for singles like "Liberation" and "Yesterday, When I Was Mad" from Very heavily used CGI, directed by Howard Greenhalgh.
Question 10 |
What was the 1995 single "Paninaro '95" based on?
A live version from their Discovery tour | |
A new collaboration with Blur | |
A remix of "Go West" | |
Their West End theatre residency | |
A track from Relentless |
Question 10 Explanation:
"Paninaro '95" was a reimagined version of the 1986 B-side, inspired by its live performance during the Discovery tour.
Question 11 |
What was the first release on Pet Shop Boys’ Olde English Vinyl label?
Miracles | |
Hooked on Radiation | |
Jack and Jill Party | |
Love to Love You Baby | |
Walking on Thin Ice |
Question 11 Explanation:
Atomizer's "Hooked on Radiation" was the debut release from the Olde English Vinyl label in 2003.
There are 11 questions to complete.
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