About this song
The song was featured on the in-game radio station Non-Stop Pop in GTA V. Most of its sounds were produced by the E-mu Emulator II synthesizer.
What it's about
The song draws on the contrast between London's wealthy West End and the more run-down East End. It describes the band hanging around the West End hoping to meet a West End girl as a way of social climbing.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 5 other songs, like “Titan by Joywave”.
- Covered 12 times, including “West End Girls by The Hot Rats”.
- Written by Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant.
- Produced by Stephen Hague.
- Recorded at Advision Studios.
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