Pet Texts

Just seen this ad on TV. Looks vaguely familiar! Chris

We are very sad to learn of the death of Robin Gibb of the wonderful Bee Gees. It sometimes seemed as though Robin felt that the Bee Gees were under-appreciated compared with some of their contemporaries, the ubiquity of their disco-era songs seeming to be more of an issue than the beauty and sexiness of their music. But the Bee Gees have a catalogue rich with five decades of hits that is a testament to their songwriting and performing genius. Robin’s unusual high voice expressed a heartfelt longing and a human frailty. Harmonising with his brothers, magic was created — the original and gorgeous vocal sound that made the Bee Gees so famous and has echoed around the world since the 1960s. The Bee Gees have always been a big inspiration for us and we send our love and respect to Robin’s family. xx

Liza Minnelli was recently interviewed by Michael Feinstein for the American NPR show “Song Travels” and discussed her “her life and the evolution of her approach to song”, including her work with Pet Shop Boys. Go to the link to hear the full interview.

Reading in the garden (“The Hundred Days” by Joseph Roth) on a sunny afternoon. Neil x

We’ve just finished listening through to the mastered version of our completed new album. Very exciting for us — and we can’t wait for you to hear it. Neil x

Hi. We’re preparing a new issue of our fan club magazine, Literally, and we’d like to answer some of your questions in it. If you have a question for us, send it in an email to info@​beckerbrown.​com with the subject “Letters” and you might find it answered in the next Literally. All emails must be received by midnight on Sunday, May 13^th. Neil