Just to add my two cents - this song was originally about moving to san francisco and being accepted. it was a village people song. the pet shop boys did a cover and the context was that the cold war just ended (1989) and so it was a nice concept video. either way it remains a gay anthem
Dear acer., Yes yes, you're quite right. . The village people are better at geography than The Pet Shop Boys, probably because they had a hit "In The Navy", where they'd sailed the seven seas. . Really to go from Moscow to San Francisco, the direction is North East; to NYC, would be simply North. . Going West from Moscow would land one in Morocco. . Rasputin and other Moscovites would be better off going to the travel agents which is two doors up, rather than to The Pet Shop. Cheers.
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West is no longer as promising.Recession and joblessness is widespread in Europe and America,while "East"is booming.Middle East is where all the money is and the future seems bright.
No, anyone who knows the Pet Shop Boys would know that they are very left wing. Did you see "I'm with Stupid" which was a parody of Tony Blair being George W. Bush's lapdog ? This is about the transmogrification of winning over the hearts and minds of blind Capitalists in the West...who in their struggle for material success - surrender equality - and become slaves to others.
Originally, the song meant GOING WEST as going to San Francisco because it was one of the first cities accepting gay people as "normal". Remember that we are living different life conditions than 40 years ago.
Though the visual aspects of the video are, I think, are silly. It comes across as, bringing two obvious opponents (Russia and USA) to one idealist view, that being the westernised "American way".
Ideally, it's best to not mix different world politics with fun and meaningful songs that don't refer to opposing unions.
The video obviously should've referred to fun and pride!
this song was originally written by the Village People in 1970 as a tribute to the gay movement. Village People is a band originated from San Francisco. as far as the original song writers' intent, Go West has nothing to do with Soviet Union irrespective the Pet Shop Boys video. yes, one may assume this is a Gay Anthem.
go east
bluestar66677 1 year ago
God save human race from comunism! W JOHN PAUL II and MUM now WE ARE FREE
omarengo 1 year ago
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I grew up with PSB and I think my new single "LOGIC" is really close to their stlyle.
I would like to know what you thjink!
PSIKER
psiker1 2 years ago
long live communisn. it will return one day
bluestar66677 2 years ago
why dj robbin?
gerardolugobalderas 2 years ago
Ketshup Boys - Return East (2009)
DjRobin2000 2 years ago
West is the Best
4507026 2 years ago
Just to add my two cents - this song was originally about moving to san francisco and being accepted. it was a village people song. the pet shop boys did a cover and the context was that the cold war just ended (1989) and so it was a nice concept video. either way it remains a gay anthem
acer1608 2 years ago 2
YouAreSoRight 2 years ago
How the hell did you reach that conclusion? Going west from Moscow lands you in Canada, not Morocco. SOUTHWEST leads you to Morocco.
Look it up in the atlas next time.
starbugvindaloo 2 years ago 2
ur gay so ha!
its about the uSSR bitch!
69nintendo69 2 years ago
loves this version!!! a LOT
garzon42 2 years ago
Penisman?
HeroinMethod 2 years ago
Long Life to Communisn
LordMercury 2 years ago
Have memories of seeing the Pet shop boys in Perth Australia. Briliant!
robg9 2 years ago
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West is no longer as promising.Recession and joblessness is widespread in Europe and America,while "East"is booming.Middle East is where all the money is and the future seems bright.
Go East,Pet Shop Boys.
Mus24 2 years ago
No, anyone who knows the Pet Shop Boys would know that they are very left wing. Did you see "I'm with Stupid" which was a parody of Tony Blair being George W. Bush's lapdog ? This is about the transmogrification of winning over the hearts and minds of blind Capitalists in the West...who in their struggle for material success - surrender equality - and become slaves to others.
jaynarey 2 years ago
go west to america a recession
rocksoliddude1 2 years ago
hi Rui may be one day U ll see my comment...
do U remember we were on the sofa on K and were watching this video....
miss it......
pawel242 3 years ago
There seems to be some communist propaganda in this.
BenjaminWirtz 3 years ago
Nah, more like anti-communism... That's how I've always looked at this video...
"Go west, where the skies are blue", both the direction and colour-association are pretty common for the 'western' world...
Fex13 3 years ago
like this version better then Village people
dantey56 3 years ago
Originally, the song meant GOING WEST as going to San Francisco because it was one of the first cities accepting gay people as "normal". Remember that we are living different life conditions than 40 years ago.
OscarDLM27 3 years ago
qst video cosa vorrà dire,ke il comunismo è nella statua della libertà???
marek17eze7 3 years ago
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it´s bullshit
Swofford2 3 years ago
Yer mum
LordUmber 3 years ago
es lo mejor de musica ehh y el videoclip ta vacan !!!!!!!! :D
elrey202010 3 years ago
Meaningful song!
Though the visual aspects of the video are, I think, are silly. It comes across as, bringing two obvious opponents (Russia and USA) to one idealist view, that being the westernised "American way".
Ideally, it's best to not mix different world politics with fun and meaningful songs that don't refer to opposing unions.
The video obviously should've referred to fun and pride!
geography27 3 years ago 2
this song was originally written by the Village People in 1970 as a tribute to the gay movement. Village People is a band originated from San Francisco. as far as the original song writers' intent, Go West has nothing to do with Soviet Union irrespective the Pet Shop Boys video. yes, one may assume this is a Gay Anthem.
jasonbrus88 3 years ago 4
i thought it was something to do with army . but then i've been looking for this song since 1997 . xD
dantey56 3 years ago
NOT BAD AT ALL.
very good tribute for the VILLAGEPEOPLE.
I RATED FOR 5/5 STARS.
Luke64 3 years ago
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hail comrade stalin
rocksoliddude1 3 years ago
West to San Francisco? LOL This song is super catchy tho.
evhwolfgang2003 3 years ago
west from russia to usa.
rambocivilairpatrol 3 years ago
PSB Forever
thetubeuser 3 years ago 4
che carinaaaaaaaa!
irenemilan 3 years ago
Gay Anthem
BUT
Tune!!!!!!!
gillo69 3 years ago
together...
Out19Law 3 years ago
Thanks for the sound upgrade.
marky2112 3 years ago 4
i love this song :) but i'm not gay haha x°°D
hetriusraptor 3 years ago
haha!
SORGENK1NT 3 years ago
lol
jmschf 3 years ago
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but to like this song you must be a socialist and like comrade stalin
rocksoliddude1 3 years ago
this song has nothing with fucking comrades
greon777 3 years ago
Enjoying a melody or a song has nothing to one's political leanings. There is no logical connection.
Millions of people enjoy Dr. Zhivago and Reds and are not socialists or fans of Stalin.
ksim43 3 years ago
i knew that this song will live for ever
cairoplanner 3 years ago
one of my favs
benozone 3 years ago 8