Top 50 Best Songs by Pet Shop Boys

Top 50 Best Songs by Pet Shop Boys

The Pet Shop Boys are one of the most commercially successful and influential synth-pop duos in music history. Since emerging in the mid-1980s, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe have released a remarkable catalogue of hit singles that have dominated charts across the UK, Europe and around the world. Their sophisticated songwriting, electronic production and distinctive style have earned them millions of record sales, numerous awards and a lasting influence on electronic dance music and pop culture.

The following list ranks the Top 50 Best Songs by Pet Shop Boys using a combination of worldwide commercial success, official chart performance, certifications, long-term popularity, streaming performance and enduring cultural significance. While exact worldwide sales figures are unavailable for every release, this list reflects the strongest available industry evidence from official chart archives, Parlophone/EMI discographies, the Official Charts Company, Billboard and recognised music databases.

Only officially released commercial singles are included. Original release dates and original record labels are shown throughout.

No. Track Featured Artist(s) Original Release Date Original Record Label
1 West End Girls None 28 October 1985 Parlophone
2 It’s a Sin None 15 June 1987 Parlophone
3 Always on My Mind None 30 November 1987 Parlophone
4 Go West None 6 September 1993 Parlophone
5 What Have I Done to Deserve This? Dusty Springfield 10 August 1987 Parlophone
6 Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money) None 1 July 1985 Parlophone
7 Suburbia None 22 September 1986 Parlophone
8 Heart None 21 March 1988 Parlophone
9 Domino Dancing None 12 September 1988 Parlophone
10 Left to My Own Devices None 31 October 1988 Parlophone
11 Rent None 12 October 1987 Parlophone
12 Can You Forgive Her? None 31 May 1993 Parlophone
13 Se A Vida É (That’s the Way Life Is) None 19 August 1996 Parlophone
14 New York City Boy None 27 September 1999 Parlophone
15 Before None 3 June 1996 Parlophone
16 Being Boring None 12 November 1990 Parlophone
17 Where the Streets Have No Name (I Can’t Take My Eyes Off You) None 6 March 1991 Parlophone
18 Jealousy None 28 May 1991 Parlophone
19 Love Comes Quickly None 24 February 1986 Parlophone
20 So Hard None 24 September 1990 Parlophone
21 Yesterday, When I Was Mad None 30 August 1994 Parlophone
22 Single-Bilingual None 4 November 1996 Parlophone
23 Paninaro ’95 None 4 September 1995 Parlophone
24 I Wouldn’t Normally Do This Kind of Thing None 29 November 1993 Parlophone
25 Absolutely Fabulous Absolutely Fabulous Cast 29 May 1994 Parlophone
26 Did You See Me Coming? None 1 June 2009 Parlophone
27 Minimal None 13 March 2006 Parlophone
28 I’m with Stupid None 8 May 2006 Parlophone
29 Love etc. None 16 March 2009 Parlophone
30 Winner None 6 August 2012 Parlophone
31 Vocal None 3 June 2013 x2 Records
32 Leaving None 15 October 2012 Parlophone
33 The Pop Kids None 12 February 2016 x2 Records
34 Say It to Me None 28 September 2009 Parlophone
35 Together None 29 October 2010 Parlophone
36 Integral None 2007 (single) Parlophone
37 Numb None 16 October 2006 Parlophone
38 Miracles None 24 November 2003 Parlophone
39 Home and Dry None 18 March 2002 Parlophone
40 London None 11 October 2002 Parlophone
41 Flamboyant None 29 March 2004 Parlophone
42 Did You See Me Coming? None 1 June 2009 Parlophone
43 Memory of the Future None 31 December 2012 x2 Records
44 A Red Letter Day None 17 March 1997 Parlophone
45 It’s Alright None 18 July 1989 Parlophone
46 Liberation None 2 August 1994 Parlophone
47 DJ Culture None 11 November 1991 Parlophone
48 Was It Worth It? None 9 December 1991 Parlophone
49 Somewhere None 23 July 1997 Parlophone
50 Monkey Business None 7 February 2020 x2 Records
Why These Songs Deserve a Place in Every DJ Collection

Few artists have influenced dance music and electronic pop quite like the Pet Shop Boys. Their records combine memorable melodies, sophisticated songwriting, orchestral arrangements and cutting-edge electronic production that still sound remarkably modern decades after release.

Their catalogue offers DJs music suitable for almost every occasion, from peak-time singalongs such as Go West, It’s a Sin and Always on My Mind, through sophisticated warm-up records like Being Boring, to energetic dance floor fillers including Minimal, Vocal and Love etc.

The duo successfully bridged mainstream pop and underground club culture, working with legendary producers including Stephen Hague, Trevor Horn, Shep Pettibone, David Morales and Stuart Price. Their music continues to receive regular club play, radio airplay and streaming success, making many of these tracks essential additions to any DJ’s digital library.

Whether playing weddings, corporate events, Pride festivals, retro nights, commercial clubs or electronic music events, Pet Shop Boys remain one of the safest and most respected artists for keeping dance floors engaged.

History of Pet Shop Boys

Pet Shop Boys were formed in London in 1981 after Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe met by chance in a hi-fi shop on King’s Road in Chelsea. Both shared a passion for disco, electronic music and innovative pop production, quickly deciding to begin writing music together.

Following early demos, they signed with Parlophone Records, where producer Stephen Hague helped reshape West End Girls. Released in 1985, the single became a worldwide number one hit, launching one of Britain’s most successful musical partnerships.

Throughout the late 1980s they produced a succession of international hits including Suburbia, It’s a Sin, What Have I Done to Deserve This?, Always on My Mind, Heart and Domino Dancing, establishing themselves as leaders of the synth-pop movement.

The 1990s saw continued success with Being Boring, Can You Forgive Her?, Go West, Se A Vida É, Before and New York City Boy, while the 2000s and beyond demonstrated their ability to evolve with changing electronic music trends through releases such as Minimal, Love etc., Winner, Vocal and The Pop Kids.

Today, Pet Shop Boys remain one of the highest-selling music duos in history, with more than 100 million records sold worldwide and an enduring reputation as pioneers of intelligent electronic pop music.

10 Fun Facts About Pet Shop Boys
They have sold over 100 million records worldwide.
Neil Tennant previously worked as an editor for Smash Hits magazine.
West End Girls reached number one in both the UK and the United States.
They have achieved more than 40 UK Top 30 singles.
They won the BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music.
Their cover of Always on My Mind became one of the biggest-selling UK singles of 1987.
They have written and produced music for numerous other artists, including Liza Minnelli.
Their stage productions are renowned for theatrical visuals, costume design and multimedia performances.
They have collaborated with respected producers including Trevor Horn, Stuart Price and Shep Pettibone.
They remain one of the most successful electronic music acts in British history.
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