1986

The Pet Shop Boys make an early TV appearance on BBC’s Whistle Test (formerly The Old Grey Whistle Test).

1988

BPI awards U.K. triple-platinum album status to Actually.

2000

They perform at the Equality Rocks concert in Washington, D.C. As part of their set, Neil duets with Melissa Etheridge on ‘What Have I Done to Deserve This?’

2005

The Back to Mine compilation of various-artists tracks chosen by Chris and Neil is released.

2007

The Boys perform in Oslo, Norway.

2015

Neil and Chris attend this evening’s performance in London of the revival of Closer to Heaven. Also in attendance is comedian David Walliams, who poses with the Boys and the show’s cast members for a photo he then posts on Twitter.

Take my hand
I’ve changed my mind again
Really I believed it true
that all who fell in love were foolish
But I was wrong
I’ve learned that lesson well
All the way back home at midnight
you were sleeping on my shoulder

Take my hand
Don’t think of obligations
Now, right now
your love is liberation

To free in me
the trust I never dared
I always thought the risk too great
but suddenly I don’t hesitate so

Take my hand
Don’t think of complications
Now, right now
your love is liberation
Liberation

The night, the stars
A light shone through the dark
All the way back home at midnight
you were sleeping on my shoulder

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