PET SHOP BOYS: Chris Lowe forgets the chords lol (Edinburgh 31/12/2022).

Neil introduces “from Blackpool, Lancashire, the one and only Mr Chris Lowe“ and breaks into laughter mid-song as Chris messes up and plays out of tune (proof that he’s playing live lol). They both crack up as if it’s just the two of them watching TV on a Sunday afternoon, as if the world isn’t watching. “He can’t remember the chords,“ Neil jokes and adds “We were NEVER being boring, particularly in the end.“ ❤ Another priceless moment that I was close enough to see but not quick enough to record: at the very beginning of the concert while “Suburbia“ blasts out of the speakers Neil, partly visible behind the video wall, prepares as he puts on his mask, his face solemn and concentrated, while Chris, private!Chris, spreads his arms wide a mere second before they face the crowds, as if to say “That’s it. Let’s get the party started“, probably bursting with enthusiasm, or nervousness, or both. The video wall