| "Left to My Own Devices" | ||||
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| Single by Pet Shop Boys | ||||
| from the album Introspective | ||||
| B-side | "The Sound of the Atom Splitting" | |||
| Released | 14 November 1988 | |||
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| Label | Parlophone | |||
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"Left to My Own Devices" is a song by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys, released in November 1988 by Parlophone as the second single from their third studio album, Introspective (1988). It is the first track of the album. The song fared better than the album's lead single, "Domino Dancing", charting three positions higher on the UK Singles Chart, at number four.[1] It was the first song that Pet Shop Boys recorded with an orchestra, arranged by Richard Niles.[2] Since its release, it has become a staple of Pet Shop Boys' live performances.[3] Eric Watson directed its music video.[4]
- ^ "Pet Shop Boys Songs and Albums: Full Official Chart History". Official Charts. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ Kay, Vernon (host) (24 February 2024). Piano Room: Pet Shop Boys (radio programme). BBC Radio 2.
- ^ "Left to My Own Devices performed by Pet Shop Boys". Setlist.fm. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ Perrone, Pierre (5 April 2012). "Eric Watson: Photographer who worked with the Pet Shop Boys and for pop bible Smash Hits". The Independent. London. Retrieved 22 October 2024.