Had an enquiry from Phil:
Hi! I enjoy your 1980s site a lot and have a little question for you. In 1986 I loved the Pet Shop Boys hit "Opportunities Lets Make Lots Of Money". I have searched it out on YouTube and heard some great versions of the song, but I'm sure they are not the same as the version in the UK charts in '86. I seem to remember it being faster and even more electronic. Am I right? And if so, where can I find the chart version?
You are right, Phil! There were several mixes of this song. I have the UK chart entry mix on a 1986 compilation cassette - Now That's What I Call Music 7 - and it has a harder, faster, dancier sound. Do look out for copies of Now 7 on on-line auction sites. Of course, there is no CD version. Perhaps the NOW people might consider rectifying that situation with a release of all the pre-CD NOWs on that format for the thirtieth anniversary of the launch of this legendary compilation series?
1983-2013 - thirty years!! Doesn't seem possible...
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There's a big bang in the city
We're all on the make
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We're S-H-O-PP-I-N-G, we're shopping
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I heard it in the House of Commons: everything's for sale
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Well you don't have to wait for any CDs you know. The VHS copies carried a splendid FM soundtrack every bit as good as the CD quality of the day allowed.
In fact better. As FM tracks were studio-level analogue, you'll get some warmth too. And all still playable on those VHS-DVD machines you can still buy in town.
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