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The single cover features a pigeon, possibly a reference to the city of London itself. The European CD single has Pet Shop Boys written in green, whilst the German CD single has it written in pink. It was designed by Scott King.
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The music video for "London" features two men (who appear to be the people described in the song) acting out the lyrics of the song in the city of
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The B-side to the single, "Positive Role Model", was later included on the duo's remix album
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All tracks written by Tennant, Lowe, and Zippel, except where noted.
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Where the Streets Have No Name (I Can't Take My Eyes Off You)
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I Don't Know What You Want but I Can't Give It Any More
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Se a vida é (That's the Way Life Is)" / "To Step Aside
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Single
Pet Shop Boys
Release
B-side
Genre
Synth-pop
Label
Parlophone
Songwriter(s)
Neil Tennant
Chris Lowe
Producer(s)
Pet Shop Boys
I Get Along
Miracles
"London"
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synth-pop

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