A great article. The sentimentality and poignancy is beautifully expressed. It’s let down by a couple of inaccuracies; Chris threw the breakfast over Ms Windsor, and they’ve done other songs about London since Kings Cross, including one called London, actually. However, these oversights can be forgiven thanks to the memories resurrected from this warm write-up.
‘When you dance with me we dance forever
All night long to your favourite’
This being my favourite album from the sublime Pet Shop Boys, actually.
And I did say one of their last songs about London. I think Kings Cross is masterful, the rather underwritten London itself wouldn't have made a b-side back in 1987! Thanks so much for reading and your kind comments. Tom
Kings Cross is sentimental as it’s the song that made me move to London. No problem re: breakfast. There’s no way Chris would’ve let anyone throw all that onto his expensive leather jacket lol. Great piece of writing.
A great article. The sentimentality and poignancy is beautifully expressed. It’s let down by a couple of inaccuracies; Chris threw the breakfast over Ms Windsor, and they’ve done other songs about London since Kings Cross, including one called London, actually. However, these oversights can be forgiven thanks to the memories resurrected from this warm write-up.
‘When you dance with me we dance forever
All night long to your favourite’
This being my favourite album from the sublime Pet Shop Boys, actually.
And I did say one of their last songs about London. I think Kings Cross is masterful, the rather underwritten London itself wouldn't have made a b-side back in 1987! Thanks so much for reading and your kind comments. Tom
I'll make that change re chris lowe - thanks for heads up. I wrote this off the cuff this afternoon !
Kings Cross is sentimental as it’s the song that made me move to London. No problem re: breakfast. There’s no way Chris would’ve let anyone throw all that onto his expensive leather jacket lol. Great piece of writing.
haha! that's so true. I can picture it now, Babs is looking a bit distraught..!