My two most favorite female singers in the whole world will always be Chrissie Hynde and Karen Carpenter. When the Lord passed put singing talent to these two beautiful women, they both got a whole bunch more than anyone else. RIP James and Pete!! We still love you very, very much!!! The Pretenders will always be Chrissie, Martin, James and Pete!!!!
I love her voice. I used to listen to her on Radio Free Europe from communist Czechoslovakia. That is, when it was not jammed by the stupid commies. And when I escaped, I continued listen to her in America, where I live now. You made my life more happy/joyful, Chrissie Hynde. Thank you!
Do you also dig REM? Murmur, which had "Radio Free Europe"on it?! jozef, on a radio interview, she said "I'm not much of a singer, and I'm not that good at guitar, but as long as I can keep a band together, I'm as happy as S...T! One of a kind rocker!
@@dianebebbington5726 Especially with the ABSOLUTE trash being put out now !! She really is amazing and the so-called current flakey wannabes ie: Beyonce, Nicky ... queen of trash Minaj etc !! Chrissie Hynde is SOOOO many levels and a class above them !! How utterly refreshing to hear and see real singing with a real musical instrument !! Luv you Chrissie !! 💖
@@jacquesdehue2290 Whom are you talking about?? Have you misread my comment as I NEVER said Chrissie Hynde was " underrated " !! In fact, I said the absolute complete opposite and was singing her praise !! 🤨🤔
"Stand By You". Goosebumps. What a voice, what emotion she brings to the song. That is one hell of a tight band she has with her. Martin on drums and his unique playing style and high mounted cymbals. Awesome.
Thats because she never pushed herself. She was never like geddy lee from rush for example who in the early days just sang so damn high and they played 200 shows a year doing that. The voice cant handle it long. She always sang easy stuff right from the start and that let her preserve her voice throughout her life. Its like darius rucker from hootie and the blowfish or rob thomas. They both still sound amazing bc they never pushed their limits.
@@trenken Well, I don’t really know about that. I think she pushes it occasionally (like a live version of “Creep” I saw on TH-cam), but I think that, in general, you’re probably correct.
Absolutely love her voice, I truly think she’s female singer in rock and roll. Regarding this live set, she is SPOT ON! Sounds perfect; not a missed note or alternate melody to steer around the high notes, just killer. That first Pretenders record totally changed my taste in music, too. I bought the cassette before heading off to college in August 1980. My parents had gotten me a killer “boom box” for high school graduation and it seems like that cassette was permanently in that player for the better part of my freshman year. Just awesome.
I have loved Chrissie and the Pretenders since the 80's, I saw them and wore dark mascara to be like her. Whenever I hear Back on the Chain Gang, I think of my father, who I lost suddenly in 1995. That song really hits home. Chrissie was incredible back then and still is now. She's always been my idol and I got to see her about 5 years ago front row. My feet hurt from standing but I didn't care. It was so cool to see your idol 35 years later right in front you. Incredible.
Probably the most talented female artist of the 80s no she is the most talented and underappreciated. The lyrics the presentation the music is perfection.
Chrissy Hynde has one of the best voices ever in entertainment . Her guitar playing is great , and plus the way she addresses the audience . She is a born entertainer . Loved the medly . Thanks for the video .
Chrissie fuses her JAZZY voice with rock, pop, punk, rhythm + blues,folk and even twangy country tunes. No one else sounds like her,ever. She's been a real trail blazer for alternative music, is one of the greatest ever American vocalists.
I guess that's what years of clean living and being a vegan can do for you. Chrissie Hynde simply sounds amazing. A great song writer, an amazing rhythm guitarist, a voice that sounds like a 20 year old, and a sense of stage presence that is - Just - Plain - COOL. I love her moves and her vocal inflections. it's also like she's the only one who is on the inside of a joke that we all should get! But we can't because she is too cool! I've seen lots of concerts from a lot of great classic bands. The Pretenders and Chrissy Hynde rock us just right - not too hard, not to mushy - but punchy and tight. Awesome band and the pedal steel is a perfect fit. Impressive.
Ashamed that I had neglected to remember just how great Chrissie and the Pretenders were. Such a unique,original singer and catchy, clever and coool songs
It's so cool she and Martin Chambers have been able to keep this thing going for so long. Even after the loss of PF and JHS. They've kept the music viable and still just do it so well. Hat's off!!
Without a doubt the greatest female singer-songwriter in rock and roll! This video just popped back up on my YT feed and I had to watched it (again for about the 10th time). She is absolutely amazing, sounds as fantastic as the first time I heard their first album in 1980. The band is tight as hell, too. That first album was my introduction to “new wave” music and it changed (ultimately broadened) my taste in music from that point forward. I know it sounds corny, but there is something about her voice and that sound that just makes me happy. Just awesome.
I tell you what, she has one special voice, and singing style. Mesmerising, subtle and unmistakable 😘😘😘 Love you Chrissie Hynde. First time I heard you in 1980, still listening to you in 2021 and beyond.
Chrissie hynde and The pretenders they are so great they need to be in the Rock and roll Hall of Fame Chrissy has a beautiful voice I love her I love the lyrics to this song and I love the rhythm as well Chrissy keep playing and keep turning you and your band are the greatest 🎸🎵🎸🎸🎶🎵🎸🎶🎸🎶🎵🎶🎸
"Eric Heywood on..... whatever it's called." Hahahahaha. Chrissie is such a great musician, so distinctive. Truly an incredible artist with her own voice. Love, love, love.
Chrissie and The Pretenders are legends in my time, Rock and Punk mixture is the song of the time and oh, what a beautiful time it was! Late 70's and early 80's was such the great time for Music! She has the voice of an Angel in the flow of original styles of her own style and voice range of the Superstar she truly is, with the talented band "The Pretenders" were bigger than they ever had the credit for! Love this sound, then and now! 🎸🎵👏🎹🎶💕🍃🌹🍃✌⛅👍
Good lawd she's still so amazing, it's pretty crazy how her voice is so beautiful and powerful and seems to not have aged a minute. She's got the Fountain of Youth!
what a voice, beautiful and strong...CH is one of the most unique female vocalists ever and beside Joan Jett forever...after deaths of James and Pete the pretenders were never the same, but they did plenty pre- 1983...one of the greatest bands in the world actually
The absolute greatest female voice in rock and roll. And she still has 100% of her pipes! I bought their first album (as a cassette) the summer on 1980, a couple months before heading off to college. For HS graduation, my parents had given me a killer boom box (the big rectangular kind, with woofers and tweeters). This cassette was one of the first I bought specifically for that boom box. I playing it hundreds of times and it, along with my somewhat parallel introduction to The Clash, totally changed my taste in music. Greatness. Still love every song.
Brilliant stuff. Many thanks for posting this. Chrissie Hynde is lucky that all of those years of smoking have had a negligible effect on her voice. The songs and performances here are great, and Chrissie is compelling to watch, as ever. For some reason, despite Chrissie' out-of-time-with-herself rhythm playing intro. to 'Back On The Chain Gang', it works.
She's is rock and roll. What a voice and bad ass attitude for miles. Martin Chambers is a rock and a beast back there. Rest of the band phenomenal as well. Hope to see them live soon.
I hope they play in my area sometime. Grew up listening to the Pretenders. Always thought they had such a fresh sound with Hynde packing a punch that could lay you out.
She is marvelous, the whole band clicks together like a Swiss watch, they all are superb, the drummer is a rock solid foundation and delivers all his soul.
chrissie,,,stay home girl..you were my Joan of Arc in the 80s...time to write your memories,,,maybe like Oscar Wilde...hey , my cats eat meat..me?..sometimes...it's no sin woman...you are an an incredible wordsmith..that does not fade with age
What a superb song! And they look like they’re having a great time performing it. God I love this era of The Pretenders - like a shooting star, short lived, but brilliant!
The Pretenders were and was today a great rock icon. I'll never let to appreciate their talent and these is fantastic to who really looking for listen the best music.
she's AMAZING!!!! LOVE HER! been going to see them since 1980 met her martin chambers. love love love if you can't appreciate the pretenders then you have no idea what real music is
She is one of the greatest female rock voices ever. Period. The Pretenders were a global act in the 80's and deservedly so!
Words
Agreed, I think one of the greatest vocalist of all time, male or female. That voice is simply amazing, and her writing is as well.
One of? Listen carefully. She uses words as percussive instruments. And her vibrato sends shivers. If it doesn't, call the coroner.
The sexiest breik sexy rules ever
DAMN SKIPPY !!!
God, I love Chrissie Hynde. What a glorious woman.
Best female rock singer of all time. Chrissie Hynde.
My two most favorite female singers in the whole world will always be Chrissie Hynde and Karen Carpenter. When the Lord passed put singing talent to these two beautiful women, they both got a whole bunch more than anyone else. RIP James and Pete!! We still love you very, very much!!! The Pretenders will always be Chrissie, Martin, James and Pete!!!!
This is the best band she's had since the original line-up
I love her voice. I used to listen to her on Radio Free Europe from communist Czechoslovakia. That is, when it was not jammed by the stupid commies. And when I escaped, I continued listen to her in America, where I live now. You made my life more happy/joyful, Chrissie Hynde. Thank you!
Stephen Ross After pointing out that her attire states she refuses to grow up...you made me recognize something in myself I never noticed before, lol
age ,, 65 still charmed
That's so great, Jozef...and so true! Love to you, Chrissie!
Do you also dig REM? Murmur, which had "Radio Free Europe"on it?! jozef, on a radio interview, she said "I'm not much of a singer, and I'm not that good at guitar, but as long as I can keep a band together, I'm as happy as S...T! One of a kind rocker!
Welcome to the USA! Rock on....
She's our most underrated national treasure...
American national treasure 😊
@@dianebebbington5726
Especially with the ABSOLUTE trash being put out now !! She really is amazing and the so-called current flakey wannabes ie: Beyonce, Nicky ... queen of trash Minaj etc !!
Chrissie Hynde is SOOOO many levels and a class above them !!
How utterly refreshing to hear and see real singing with a real musical instrument !! Luv you Chrissie !! 💖
What do you mean by "underrated" ? Being a living rock legend, you can hardly do better. I stead of complaining, buy her recent releases.
@@jacquesdehue2290
Whom are you talking about??
Have you misread my comment as I NEVER said Chrissie Hynde was
" underrated " !! In fact, I said the absolute complete opposite and was singing her praise !! 🤨🤔
@@juliecook6057 Please don't take offence, Julie. I just put my comment in the wrong place, it was not addressed to you.
"Stand By You". Goosebumps. What a voice, what emotion she brings to the song. That is one hell of a tight band she has with her. Martin on drums and his unique playing style and high mounted cymbals. Awesome.
I love the fact that her voice has never really faltered after all these years. very consistent, very satisfying.
Thats because she never pushed herself. She was never like geddy lee from rush for example who in the early days just sang so damn high and they played 200 shows a year doing that. The voice cant handle it long. She always sang easy stuff right from the start and that let her preserve her voice throughout her life. Its like darius rucker from hootie and the blowfish or rob thomas. They both still sound amazing bc they never pushed their limits.
@@trenken Well, I don’t really know about that. I think she pushes it occasionally (like a live version of “Creep” I saw on TH-cam), but I think that, in general, you’re probably correct.
Absolutely love her voice, I truly think she’s female singer in rock and roll.
Regarding this live set, she is SPOT ON! Sounds perfect; not a missed note or alternate melody to steer around the high notes, just killer.
That first Pretenders record totally changed my taste in music, too. I bought the cassette before heading off to college in August 1980. My parents had gotten me a killer “boom box” for high school graduation and it seems like that cassette was permanently in that player for the better part of my freshman year. Just awesome.
I have loved Chrissie and the Pretenders since the 80's, I saw them and wore dark mascara to be like her. Whenever I hear Back on the Chain Gang, I think of my father, who I lost suddenly in 1995. That song really hits home. Chrissie was incredible back then and still is now. She's always been my idol and I got to see her about 5 years ago front row. My feet hurt from standing but I didn't care. It was so cool to see your idol 35 years later right in front you. Incredible.
She is precious, deserving of an audience that dances to her magic and majesty. i will always be greatful to her for the life she helped forge in me.
Probably the most talented female artist of the 80s no she is the most talented and underappreciated. The lyrics the presentation the music is perfection.
No idea why you think she’s under appreciated!!! She’s valued from conception to today -
@@HeatherFisher-p3s its not often one admits that lol.
I love you sweetheart you give me hope and faith I’m 65 years old and I know you rock out of seeing you in person a couple times God bless you
Chrissy Hynde has one of the best voices ever in entertainment . Her guitar playing is great , and plus the way she addresses the audience . She is a born entertainer . Loved the medly . Thanks for the video .
Chrissie fuses her JAZZY voice with rock, pop, punk, rhythm + blues,folk and even twangy country tunes. No one else sounds like her,ever. She's been a real trail blazer for alternative music, is one of the greatest ever American vocalists.
No one but Linda Ronstadt that is a good friend and fan of Chrissie!
I guess that's what years of clean living and being a vegan can do for you. Chrissie Hynde simply sounds amazing. A great song writer, an amazing rhythm guitarist, a voice that sounds like a 20 year old, and a sense of stage presence that is - Just - Plain - COOL. I love her moves and her vocal inflections. it's also like she's the only one who is on the inside of a joke that we all should get! But we can't because she is too cool! I've seen lots of concerts from a lot of great classic bands. The Pretenders and Chrissy Hynde rock us just right - not too hard, not to mushy - but punchy and tight. Awesome band and the pedal steel is a perfect fit. Impressive.
Great critique!
She is a real rock musician.
She so great.
Ashamed that I had neglected to remember just how great Chrissie and the Pretenders were. Such a unique,original singer and catchy, clever and coool songs
One of the best voices of all times.
James Dalton totally. Without a doubt. She is the best female singer to date so unique
I fell in Love with her in the 80's.
It's so cool she and Martin Chambers have been able to keep this thing going for so long. Even after the loss of PF and JHS. They've kept the music viable and still just do it so well. Hat's off!!
As a complete fan also, Chrissie, what can I say...hat's off, but that's all that's coming off. Lol bless you
She had to fire Martin but eventually hired him back. I am glad, he is a very good drummer.
Die young and leave a beautiful body. So sad.
I think this was Her Best Group ! Killing It !!!
Her voice has not lost anything...amazing and beautiful and inspiring...
Agree with Manny Gonzalez, she is THE BOSS! There has not been a voice like hers and probably never will. Can't get enough of her singing.
Wow! I'm 71 and I just fell in love again!
Calm down and change your Depends.
@@carrrexx7190
Feckin pml ...but NOT literally !!
👍😜😂😂
hope u still her rocking
Love it
What a bad ass rocker, she was one of us , and we were one of her, I dig that chick
Chrissie Hynde is the bomb!!! She's a ROCKER! LOVE TO YOU CHRISSIE. YOU are in my catalog of eternal music! Peace!
Without a doubt the greatest female singer-songwriter in rock and roll! This video just popped back up on my YT feed and I had to watched it (again for about the 10th time). She is absolutely amazing, sounds as fantastic as the first time I heard their first album in 1980. The band is tight as hell, too. That first album was my introduction to “new wave” music and it changed (ultimately broadened) my taste in music from that point forward. I know it sounds corny, but there is something about her voice and that sound that just makes me happy. Just awesome.
The Pretenders are unique, their music is timeless, their talent is amazing!!!! I love her voice!!!!!
Thancks so much for fantastic concert!Great sound!👌⭐❣️🎸!Pretenders FOREVER!
She sounds amazing! Most underrated band! Hall of Fame get ready for them..
i can t understand how so few people before the stage for such a living legend ,i saw the Pretenders in the Bataclan Paris around 1979
Don't get me wrong, the pretenders, beautifull song.
love, love, LOVE Chrissie!! Such a beautiful voice ~ one of the best female rockers!!!
Had a pretenders poster signed in lipstick from Christie. Love to all...
Best female artist of the 80s period nobody's close shes SPECIAL!
I tell you what, she has one special voice, and singing style.
Mesmerising, subtle and unmistakable 😘😘😘
Love you Chrissie Hynde.
First time I heard you in 1980, still listening to you in 2021 and beyond.
Cant believe more fans of truly great music (and musicianship !) have not been checking in.
What an Awesome Voice, so Distinctive !
Stand by you know my god such great memories I need for my Ireland
Chrissie tu m'envoutes avec ta voix !Depuis le premier album ,gravé à jamais...
Big fan of her in the 80s and still are...love you Chrissie
Where Jazz, Blues, Punk, PoP, and life collide. Beautiful
Chrissie hynde and The pretenders they are so great they need to be in the Rock and roll Hall of Fame Chrissy has a beautiful voice I love her I love the lyrics to this song and I love the rhythm as well Chrissy keep playing and keep turning you and your band are the greatest 🎸🎵🎸🎸🎶🎵🎸🎶🎸🎶🎵🎶🎸
The 80s that brought forth great Lady Rockers, Chrissie Hynde, Joan Jett, Debbie Harry. Some great times in rock history
This lady is an absolute legend.
saw her when i was 14 in 1981 with the original lineup....she is the Queen of Rock if you ask me
"Eric Heywood on..... whatever it's called." Hahahahaha.
Chrissie is such a great musician, so distinctive. Truly an incredible artist with her own voice. Love, love, love.
Chrissie and The Pretenders are legends in my time, Rock and Punk mixture is the song of the time and oh, what a beautiful time it was! Late 70's and early 80's was such the great time for Music! She has the voice of an Angel in the flow of original styles of her own style and voice range of the Superstar she truly is, with the talented band "The Pretenders" were bigger than they ever had the credit for! Love this sound, then and now! 🎸🎵👏🎹🎶💕🍃🌹🍃✌⛅👍
one of a kind - singer-rocker, song-writer, band lead, a strong woman, a woman that does not need to show skin to get your attention. bravo!.
Chrissie Hynde: Queen of rock & roll
In my personal opinion.
More an opinion....
@@John-wu2mn You're right, just my personal opinion. There is no best singer, guitarist, drummer, song etc.... people have their favorites,
I'm with you 💯percent
Great songs in the 80's I was in High school...
Love the Pretenders ! Chrissie is one of the Greatest Female Rock voices !
Good lawd she's still so amazing, it's pretty crazy how her voice is so beautiful and powerful and seems to not have aged a minute. She's got the Fountain of Youth!
what a voice, beautiful and strong...CH is one of the most unique female vocalists ever and beside Joan Jett forever...after deaths of James and Pete the pretenders were never the same, but they did plenty pre- 1983...one of the greatest bands in the world actually
that band is tight and one of the few to sound as good live as they do in studio. new RESPECT for them
❤❤❤❤😊love all these songs ❤bring me back to in the 80s ❤❤❤❤here in Ireland ❤❤❤❤
She ain’t no pretender. Chrissy makes it look oh so easy. Excellent sound live.
Chrissy the Queen of female, tele-wielding, rock front chicks. Total hall of famer. What a voice these songs basically soundtracked my teen years
One of my favorite bands. They never sounded better than here. What a clear and powerful voice.
Strident? I wouldnt agree. Strident means harsh and unrelenting.
@@bobrichardson5905 You are right. Thanks for the correction.
Chrisy is top . Allways been. Allways will!
Music saves!
The absolute greatest female voice in rock and roll. And she still has 100% of her pipes! I bought their first album (as a cassette) the summer on 1980, a couple months before heading off to college. For HS graduation, my parents had given me a killer boom box (the big rectangular kind, with woofers and tweeters). This cassette was one of the first I bought specifically for that boom box. I playing it hundreds of times and it, along with my somewhat parallel introduction to The Clash, totally changed my taste in music. Greatness. Still love every song.
Wow, what a superb signing voice, a real talented musician in every sense.
Signing voice? That's obscurely offensive.
She had her as she still has best ever thank you so much pretty love from Ireland Eileen
She commits to every song. Great singer.
She is my Favorite EVER!!! AND FOREVER!!!
Brilliant stuff. Many thanks for posting this.
Chrissie Hynde is lucky that all of those years of smoking have had a negligible effect on her voice.
The songs and performances here are great, and Chrissie is compelling to watch, as ever.
For some reason, despite Chrissie' out-of-time-with-herself rhythm playing intro. to 'Back On The Chain Gang', it works.
She's is rock and roll. What a voice and bad ass attitude for miles. Martin Chambers is a rock and a beast back there. Rest of the band phenomenal as well. Hope to see them live soon.
Aging like vintage wine. Awesome !
Her voice is sublime! And what a woman!
FOR ME ONE OF THE BEST VOICES OF ALL TIMES ROCK
I hope they play in my area sometime. Grew up listening to the Pretenders. Always thought they had such a fresh sound with Hynde packing a punch that could lay you out.
my favourite voice of all time. period.
her vocals are impeccable. they lead. everything else follows
The bass in this recording is fantastic
😮one of best punk artists 👍♥️👌...
One of the best concerts I've ever attended
A fire box of sex, talent and everything else. I remain jaw dropped
One of the most recognizable voices in Rock history
How I wish I could be there! Chrissie's voice is incredible
Like stevie nicks very talented and the voice keeps on getting better and better! Fine Wine!
What a great talent!
She is marvelous, the whole band clicks together like a Swiss watch, they all are superb, the drummer is a rock solid foundation and delivers all his soul.
She's one of a kind. I gotta love her.
chrissie,,,stay home girl..you were my Joan of Arc in the 80s...time to write your memories,,,maybe like Oscar Wilde...hey , my cats eat meat..me?..sometimes...it's no sin woman...you are an an incredible wordsmith..that does not fade with age
What a superb song! And they look like they’re having a great time performing it. God I love this era of The Pretenders - like a shooting star, short lived, but brilliant!
She ROCKS !! Liked her forever, from radio to you tube!
I love Pretenders!!! My time period, always a treat to hear these oldies!!!!
The Pretenders were and was today a great rock icon. I'll never let to appreciate their talent and these is fantastic to who really looking for listen the best music.
You are brilliant
Just superlative ❤🙂😍🎤🎸🎹🥁👌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 Huge thanks for posting this, a masterclass to cherish!
Wow great voice, she's really kept her voice well !!
She's so dang beautiful!
thanks for the seed... tears of love Chrissie !!!
Amazing voice, amazing woman, great musicians. Chapeau 🎩 !!!
Great sound!! Better than my LPs!!! And Chrissie, your voice is so good!!!!!
Great little show. Wish I could have been there.
Timeless ! Fabulous !!!!!
I’ll stand by you
One of the greatest tunes ever written.
always makes me tear up lol
she's AMAZING!!!! LOVE HER! been going to see them since 1980 met her martin chambers. love love love if you can't appreciate the pretenders then you have no idea what real music is
The thing about Chrissie is her unique, earthy voice. She was born 3 weeks after me one town over. Wish I knew her.
bwanna23 : when and where were you born?
My absolute favorite female rock n roller ‼️😍🎸🔥🎼
This vid blew my hair back. Chrissie is royalty.