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: 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.
: 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: Pet Shop Boys - Heart
"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. For the Pet Shop Boys , that feeling
: 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.
Whether you're listening to the Shep Pettibone Remix or the classic single mix, "Heart" remains a quintessential piece of 80s pop perfection. It stars a young Sir Ian McKellen as
: 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.