Shop Boys - Heart: Pet

Whether you're listening to the Shep Pettibone Remix or the classic single mix, "Heart" remains a quintessential piece of 80s pop perfection.

"Every time I see you, something happens to me / Like a chain reaction between you and me / My heart starts missing a beat"

🎧 Song Spotlight: "Heart" by Pet Shop Boys (1988) Ever had a song just make your heart skip a beat? For the Pet Shop Boys , that feeling became their fourth UK #1 hit. Released in 1988 from their album Actually , "Heart" is a rare moment of pure, unironic synth-pop sincerity from a duo known for their wit and satire. Pet Shop Boys - Heart

: The album version famously starts with the word "Beat..." instead of "Heartbeat" due to a mixing error that Neil and Chris liked so much they kept it in. Key Lyrics:

: Believe it or not, the track was originally intended for Madonna (and even considered for Hazell Dean), but the duo eventually decided to keep it for themselves. Whether you're listening to the Shep Pettibone Remix

: Directed by Jack Gold and filmed at Mokrice Castle in Slovenia, the video is a cinematic masterpiece. It stars a young Sir Ian McKellen as a vampire (Nosferatu) who seduces Neil Tennant’s bride on their wedding night.

: The song features a heavy, rhythmic synth line designed to mimic a physical heartbeat, merging the emotion of the lyrics with the pulse of the dance floor. Released in 1988 from their album Actually ,

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