{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Pet Shop Boys \u2013 Please (1986) \u2013 Part 2","description":"Episode 201: Pet Shop Boys \u2013 Please (1986) \u2013 Part 2  Welcome to Part 2 of Brian and Sarah\u2019s discussion of Please, the debut album from the Pet Shop Boys. In Part 1, our hosts set the stage by talking about the formation of the band, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe\u2019s work with Bobby Orlando, the recording of the album with producer Stephen Hague, and the release and reception of the album. Along with special guest Andrew Dineley, our hosts also shared their personal histories of becoming familiar with Pet Shop Boys\u2019 music and their memories of the album Please.  In this episode, it\u2019s time for Brian and Sarah to start talking about the actual album tracks. However, Brian decides that instead of hosting a music podcast, he instead wants to start a math podcast! This seems to have been triggered by the title of the album\u2019s opening song, \u201cTwo Divided By Zero.\u201d&amp;nbsp;  Thankfully, this math podcast idea seems to be short-lived, and the two hosts get back to discussing the music on the album. But it\u2019s not without some additional detours into academic subjects such as history and literature. There are references to pop culture as well, such as the 1986 Sprite soft drink commercial featuring Kurtis Blow, and a mention of Brian\u2019s dearly departed Apple IIe computer.  The second track on Please is one of the biggest songs of the 1980s. \u201cWest End Girls\u201d has an interesting history, as two different versions of the single were recorded and released. Brian and Sarah talk about both versions, and then go on to discuss reviews, chart positions, the video, and much more. Because there\u2019s so much to say about this iconic song, our hosts decide that Part 2 is more than long enough discussing just the first two songs on the album.&amp;nbsp;  So settle in on the late train\u2014or wherever you like to listen to podcasts\u2014and check out this epic-length episode!  West End Girls \u2013 1986 Video https:\/\/youtu.be\/p3j2NYZ8FKs?si=Txk0BUtNL9y8y9M4 West End Girls (Lockdown Version) https:\/\/youtu.be\/YRNJ9GbNULM?si=kqtbL1ixaQbLIxDD Flight of the Conchords - Inner City Pressure https:\/\/youtu.be\/cNfV1dTTMLU?si=odXhYPIzsjdjW1Mm   Read more at http:\/\/www.permanentrecordpodcast.com\/ Visit us at https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permrecordpodcast You can also find us on Threads: https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@permanentrecordpodcast  Check out some pictures at https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/permanentrecordpodcast\/  Join the ever-growing crowd on BlueSky: https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/permrecordpod.bsky.social  Leave a voicemail for Brian &amp;amp; Sarah at (724) 490-8324 or https:\/\/www.speakpipe.com\/PermRecordPod&amp;nbsp; - we're ready to believe you! ","author_name":"Permanent Record Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.permanentrecordpodcast.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41629660\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41629660"}