Beautiful People

London Metropolitan Orchestra, Pet Shop Boys

About Beautiful People

"Beautiful People" is a song written and recorded by the Pet Shop Boys group, and was released on 2 October 2009, as the third single from their tenth studio album: Yes. This single was released in Germany only first, at the request of EMI. In November it was released in the US as a download. The B-side, "Fugitive", had previously been published (in an extended version) on the limited edition of their 2006 album Fundamental. The song was produced by Richard X. Both the demo version of "Beautiful People" and the remix of "Up and Down" had been previously available digitally. The demo was available to stream from the official Pet Shop Boys website and the remix was available as a free download during the "Did You See Me Coming?" single campaign. Remixes by Vinny Vero were commissioned but not used due to delays in their completion. They were later released unofficially as a free download on Vero's website. 


Year:
2009
3:41
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City life just leaves me weak
All this madness on the street
Need to get away today
Live my life a different way

Is it only a fantasy
To dream about a perfect me?

[Chorus: x2]
I want to live like beautiful people
Give like beautiful people
With like beautiful people around

Buy the latest magazine
And aspire to the dream
Perfect home and perfect kids
Not a life lived on the skids

Is it only fantasy
Or could it be reality?

[Chorus: x2]

Now I can see myself
Without a care in the world
It's a sun shining
Money spending
Green and healthy new world

Is it only fantasy
Or could it be reality?

[Chorus: x2]

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Pet Shop Boys

Pet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards. more »

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Written by: CHRIS LOWE, NEIL TENNANT

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Beautiful People" is a song by British synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys from their tenth studio album, "Yes". It was written by Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant in collaboration with Johnny Marr and orchestrated by Owen Pallett.
Single Release
The song was released as the third single from the album in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2009.
Collaboration
In the production of the song, the duo collaborated with guitarist Johnny Marr and Canadian musician, Owen Pallett, who had previously worked with artists like Arcade Fire and Last Shadow Puppets.
Chart Performance
Despite not charting in the UK, the song managed to reach number 14 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Beautiful People" was directed by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe themselves.
B-Sides
The physical format versions of the single contained two b-sides "Fugitive" (Richard X Extended Mix) and "Music for Boys" (Part 3).
Remixes
Several remixes of the song were made including ones from Vinny Vero & Steve Donato, Eddie Valdez, and Tom Stephan.
Cover Art
The single's cover art depicts the Pet Shop Boys surrounded by a group of beautiful people, reflecting the song's title.
Promotion
To promote the single, the duo performed the song live on several occasions, including the Electric Tour in 2013-2014.
Reviews and Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its catchy rhythm and the duo's songwriting skills.

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