I love Chrissy's powerful, husky, slightly sultry voice and how it almost breaks into a yodel. My favourite from the Divinyls is 'Pleasure and Pain'. Chrissy came across as a 'bad girl'. Ironically she had a cousin, also in the music business, who had a softer voice and a squeaky clean image. She looked a bit like the actress, Sandra Dee. Chrissy's cousin was 'Little Pattie' who began by singing surf culture sugary- sweet songs as a very young teenager.
Barney, up early and in fine voice again. I have to admit, as a spotty teenager, I might have had a bit of a crush on Little Pattie which I later transferred (like Monkey Pox) to Chrissy. I was going to say Bird Flu but MP is more topical. Anyway, keep it up, you're doing us proud.
@@mrmockatoo6786 I was never an admirer of LP as I didn't think she had much talent. She's not my kind of bird. It was pleasing to hear Stevie Wright compliment we birds in his audience before singing, 'Friday On My Mind,' on the Thamesmen reaction/s which I'm enjoying. However I was aghast that John Farnham was not included in the first week and hooted loudly about that! Have you heard The Teskey Brothers? I'm flying off to the bush tomorrow. Looking forward to hearing lots of different birdsong.
@@barnowl5774 i did mention I was very young...and you're right, but it wasn't her singing I was hoping to pluck. Yeah Teskeys are the real deal. Safe journey and good luck with the hunting.
This song was so,far ahead of its time and still can hold its own as a great rock song, even after all of this time. Loved it then and still love it now. R.I.P. Chrissy Amphlett, what a voice and presence you had.
Agreed. Losing her was a major loss to music. If I could go back in time and see only 1 band, The Divinyls--with her out front--would probably be my choice. And I'd want it to be in one of the more modest clubs before they hit big where her presence would be up close and raw.
I'm so glad to have grown up in Australia in the '80s and '90s. The funny thing is we kind of took our music for granted. We loved and supported it, but it never occurred to me that it was anything different from what was happening in other countries. Now, 30-40 years later, it's amazing to realise how great and punk-y a lot of our "mainstream" hits were.
You're right, Aus pub rock in the 80's was it's own breed of music, and so accessible. All these great bands (and there are still so many you haven't heard of ) played regularly at the big pubs and clubs in the city and inner city suburbs, we got up close and personal with them all the time. The venues were all dark and smoky, with beer soaked carpets, but they all had a stage and a dancefloor and live bands every bloody night. What a time to be alive ay? Loving this, thanks so much guys.
You were spot on, the Aussies rocked the 80s! I was lucky enough to see many of these acts live as a teenager including the Divinyls , who absolutely killed it live! Keep digging into that Aussie rabbit hole.......its long! 👌❤🇦🇺
The Sydney and Melbourne inner city pub scene was thriving in the 70s & 80s for bands. But, the audiences were brutally honest. So bands like the Divinyls came up through the pubs and only survived as an act by becoming very tight bands and really honing their craft before recording anything.
Chrissie was a power house! Magnetic describes her perfectly Alex. She commanded attention all right! So many hits still to hear from the Divinyls. She also had the most bueatiful speaking voice as l recall. Her passing was a shock l can tell you! RIP Chrissie... Thankyou gentlemen. Thanks Chris...great list! 🤘🤗🇦🇺🎸
Divinyls were the BOMB!! That was my era - born in 1962, so 19 when Divynals debuted this song. It is SO SO weird watching you guys "discover" all of our music that was such an absolute integral part of our lives. I find it hard to imagine that there are people in the world who have never heard the songs you have heard in Aussie Weeks 1 & 2.
I am British, moved to Australia in 2008 and discovered all this old Aussie music and I know how it feels to discover it all! Bloody fantastic - if we'd been a more connected world back then this awesome music would have been huge in the UK and US I'm quite sure. I know you've finished your Aussie week now but maybe you'd like to check out Australian Crawl - my favourite is "Reckless" ❤️ xx
I only ever saw Divinyls once (same venue I saw the Angels one time only) but they absolutely rocked. Supported by Joan Jett, as well, who was doing a little tour. Week three? Yes please! The 90s was a magic decade for Aussie music so maybe we could take a peek at some of that. No idea what’s coming last on this week though. Could be almost anything. And, it amazes me how much music can go with that cheesy aerobics clip.
I remember doing an 18 hour shift and then instead of going to bed our neighbours said that the Divinyls were on in Brissie, so we got dressed up, went pub crawling and topped it off in the moshpit rocking out to Chrissie and the boys...then went back to work for another long shift. Those were the days. A week 3 Aussie week would be sooo easy, so a few suggestions - The Screaming Jets 'Better' or 'Helping Hand', Dragon "Rain", Noiseworks 'No Lies' or "Take Me Back', Divinyls again with "I Touch Myself" or 'Pleasure and Pain', Australian Crawl 'Boys Light Up', Mondo Rock 'Come Said The Boy'. Great critique again boys.
I saw this band so many times & they never disappointed- such a powerhouse band with of course Chrissie dynamic on vocals & iconic schoolgirl uniform. Sadly missed
You are right about the quality of music in Australia during the 80s. I think their “toughness” is emblematic of how the Bands cut their teeth. All made their mark on the Pub scene where they learnt both their musicianship and showmanship. Not too many females broke through the glass ceiling back then but Chrissy Amphlett was something special.
1 horror movie by skyhooks 2 come said the boy by mondo rock 3 working class man jimmy Barnes 4 chains by tina arena 5 treaty by yothu yindi 6 brother by matt corby 7 battle scars guy sebastion this list is eclectic as we really do have amazing music here. Midnight Oil.,Cold Chisel John Farnham .Paul Kelly , Air Supply ,Marcia Hinze ,Renee Gayer Jenny Morris Baby animals , Hunters and collectors so many more i think we need a week 4 lol after the week three lol
I do hope at some point you circle back and take a deeper dive into Cold Chisel. There are so many great tracks to check out - Bow River, When the War is Over, Cheap Wine, You Got Nothing I Want, Saturday Night, Choir Girl, Flame Trees, My Baby.... the list goes on. There is enough quality there for you to dedicate a week. I'd suggest checking out either Bow River (Live) or When the War is Over (Live) to wet your appetite.
Excellent choice Chris I’m sooo glad Chrissy rates a mention, hard driven bass lines and tight rhythm was our bread and butter. And it gives me great joy to see you guys reacting and genuinely enjoying for the first time what we already knew and took for granted, we had the best Rock n Rollers! The Divinyls had an essentials album if you’d like to delve down that rabbit hole.Cheers
She was amazing in every way. I met her at a rock festival on the central coast. She started off as a little catholic choir singer. She was also the cousin of little patti who was an early 60s surf rock legend, so chrissy was ozrock royalty, and always will have a peice of my heart RIP
I was teenager in the 80s. I'm always amused when people slagged the music from that decade. I remember that we had a great time rocking out to Aussie rock.
I knew of the song, "I Touch Myself." Beyond that, nothing. So again, thank you for exposing me to new music. I really enjoyed this one. Thanks G & A!!
Chrissie and Mark had a love for early rock acts, so they released a few covers over the years, including The Troggs’ Wild Thing, The Easybeats’ I’ll Make You Happy, and Syndicate Of Sound’s Little Girl (Changed to Hey, Little Boy). They were a rock act, for sure, but Boys In Town is the pumpingest one of the lot. I’d recommend pretty much any of their early releases, especially watching the videos to see Chrissie performing. Only Lonely, Science Fiction, Pleasure And Pain are all staples of rock radio here. I also like their version of Young Rascals’ I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore that they did for the Buffy The Vampire Slayer movie soundtrack, and once you’ve gotten through that then check out I Touch Myself if you haven’t already heard it. As for the last Aussie Week song, I’m guessing Stevie Wright’s Evie Parts 1, 2, & 3. although there could be a ridiculous number of contenders. Definitely recommend an Aussie Week 3. I’m happy to put a list together but I’m sure you’d have a bunch of suggestions anyhow. Glad you liked it. One thing I’d also recommend if you want to get an insight into how music developed here in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, a great documentary is one you’ll find on TH-cam called Blood + Thunder: The Sound Of Alberts, which is really the genesis of acts like The Easybeats, AC/DC, The Angels (aka Angel City), Rose Tattoo, John Paul Young, and more. It definitely helped create and promote a raw, visceral rock sound and attitude in bands and pubs that helped define our Aussie rock sound.
I have recording of this, it was broadcast in two parts- part 1 Blood & part 2 Thunder It must have been a Re-broadcast I got , My file dates are 2017 but the copyright in the video is 2015. Yeah, a great bit of history.
Only Lonely, Siren, Good Die Young, Love School, etc etc etc They were great to see in the 80s in Australia. I was lucky enough to live in Sydney during the 80s and I got to see Divinyls many times from free on Manly Beach and Kings Cross to the State Theatre. Always a treat. Chrissie was key.
Crissie Amphlett! God, she was so good... One day I'll write a story about her live on stage with a set of markers. My life hasn't been the same since. Great, and I mean, great choice! Although the live version of Elsie wouldn't be too shabby either.
Their whole list is worth listening to. Chrissy is much loved is Australia. Most red blooded boy had a 'thing' for her. Chrissy said her on stage persona was a different person to herself. But when in 'the zone' she owned it. I love Divinyls and more so, Chrissy,
A great choice of song again. Classic Aussie Rock at its best. 'Science Fiction' is another great track by them. You say what I've been saying for years the Aussies have created world class rock music much of which has never been heard outside Australia. Week 3 is a must for you guys!
Glad i found your youtube page tonight, here in South Australia.. I do remember the Drummer " Richard Harvey " also played in the massive Super Group, The Party Boys... His Snare drum solo at 6:32 - 6:35 was a major part of the song for me, and even more so since i started to learn the Drums in 1985 a few years later.. Sad to just find out Richard passed away 19th June 2022.. The Chrissy Amphlett Biography is worth the read..
@@TheThamesmen Richard was my favourite Divinyls drummer. He left to do a six week American tour with Joe Walsh (whom he played with in the Party Boys). While he was away, he'd been replaced.
This was the era I was in my late teens and early twenties. I watched Divinyls play at the arts factory in Byron Bay ( before Byron was ruined) Chrissy was awesome . I also saw Midnight oil and a band called the models play the same venue . Good times ! Definitely the best era for live music in Australia. I’m now 58 and still loving our bands from back then . ❤
Their whole catalogue is first class a truly hypnotic talent - this is one of my faves along with "human on the inside", "make out alright", and "I'm on your side" and "sleeping beauty".........they also did a superb cover of "ain't gonna eat out my heart"
We did own the 80s! We had these amazing bands and singers and most of them we could go to the local to catch their gigs. This is why Australia is the happiest place on Earth… and the beaches… we have THE beaches!
Love your channel. The 80s was a golden era for Australian music - I was in the UK 89-93 and missed that 3rd sound after Brithish and US music. Hunters & Collectors, Icehouse, Hoodoo Gurus, Gang Gajang among others you have yet to discover and perhaps my favorite The Go-Betweens 'Finding You' from 2005 among my favorites or 'Bye Bye Pride' from the 80s
Chrissy was also 1st cousin of another great Aussie female vocalist, "Little Patty". Both learnt to sing in the same church choir and both had gorgeous voices.
That song came from an EP and the EP music was used as sound track on a film called Monkey Grip. That had about 4 singles taken from it as it was so good.I saw them live and they were pretty good. Blondies guitarist Jimmy Destri played with them after Blondie went in recess after Chris Steins illness.
I worked in live rock production late 70's to early 90's. Worked on a lot of shows with Divinyls, they were awesome live, tight and crisp, so professional and a great show! Cheers and thanks fellas. P.S. Oh yes, Aussie Week three please! 😁
Sydney: Rock 'n' Roll city! This song was autobiographical for Chrissy, about her experiences growing up in Geelong. She inspired a lot of rock musicians such as Courtney Love. The '80s was a great time for rock 'n' roll in Australia. So many good bands, like you named. A large part of that was because of the TV show 'Countdown' that promoted a lot of Australian bands. Since then, we still have a great alternative rock scene, thanks to Triple J, the national public radio broadcaster that also promotes a lot of Australian bands. Since around 2008, the Northern Beaches, Sydney scene has produced some great bands: Sticky Fingers, Lime Cordiale, Ocean Alley, Dope Lemon. Also other Sydney bands like DMA's...We are definitely lucky that rock 'n' roll is still very much alive and well here! :)
Chrissy grew up in ‘70s Geelong, and allegedly this song was inspired by the boys she pashed at the beach when she’d wag school & hitchhike to Torquay 😅
What a banger...still. I went to one of their gigs, back in the day, at the The Palace in St Kilda, and the whole place went off. The Divinyles were awesome and so frickin loud I couldn't hear properly for days after! Best live gig ever!
Can we take a moment and remember Vangelis? Died yesterday, or let's say heard of his death on the news yesterday. Chariots of fire still is probably the best film score written.
Most well known song from divinyls would have to be touch myself, as it was in austin powers. I am an 80s baby and it blows my mind that music i grew up listening to was near unknown outside of Australia, no matter its 30years or so late, they are still loved by us Aussies and i for one appreciate your joy and discovery of our very talented musical icons. John, Jimmy, Diesel, Tina Arena, Vanessa Amorossi, divinyls, thirsty merc, powderfinger, the radiators, screaming jets, Black sorrows, hilltop hoods. Massive range, I could go on the list is so long. Enjoy the rabbit hole
"The baby animals " were also a great rock band with a female singer.who began soon after the Divinyls. "Pleasure & pain was another great song ,"im on your side" , "im jelous " is another favourite.
I worked at Australia's biggest outdoor pub arena at the time Fishermans Wharf & saw so many Aussie & international bands live rehearsal then the concert Chrissie was flippin awesome yet collapsed on stage, did get to see her at Bombay Rock in their hey day & man she was so kool, her live version at Aussie made concerts we phenomenal dress was so short lol
RIP Chrissie Amphlett. Saw them quite a few times in the Cross’ Piccadilly Hotel. Hands down the best frontperson of any band I have ever seen. Chrissie was the most intimidating person fronting a band, with her dark eyes under that fringe, you did not want her to look your way.
It’s great what you said about ‘80s Australian rock. I became a teenager in 1984 and there was never a sense that our bands weren’t as good as anything else on the international scene, even though less than a handful made it globally. And harder rock styles clung on here during more poppy periods, so the entire country had an excellent indy scene that meant we embraced grunge, because plenty of homegrown bands were already playing in that style. The loud-quiet-loud thing, as made famous by the Pixies, works great with us. “Great Southern Land” by Icehouse is one to check out if you haven’t already. Absolutely new to the channel so sorry if you have. As a backup, I suggest “Captain” by Something for Kate. Totally different musical periods but both really cool. Greetings from Lower Tasmania!
You both have discovered some real gems this week. Yes the Divinyls for Australia that style of music was still BBQ, party, drinking with the mates at the pub music. In that era (70's and 80's) many Aussie bands had their start in pubs on the pubs circuit. Live bands at pubs were great. I suppose that is why so much Aussie music has that rockin pub, party, drinking type vibe. You really need to listen to 'Pleasure and Pain". RIP Chrissy.
I saw Divinyls maybe a dozen times. The live shows were always brilliant. Chrissy had a presence which few could aspire to - in a crowded pub or massive venue she could make you feel like you were the object of her attention, the only person in the room. If you explore Divinyls discography, don't miss blistering tracks like their cover of The Easybeats "I'll Make You Happy," "Siren," "Hey Little Boy," or "Tempremental." Also I'd recommend the heart wrenching angst of "Elsie" and the snarling, charging "Guillotine Day."
They are absolute beasts! I’ve been very lucky to catch them in the early 90’s in Sydney. Chrissy was absolutely gorgeous, charismatic and with a rock goddess voice. R.I.P Chrissy.🙏
Hell, yeah! Chrissie Amphlett and the boys. It’s a belter.
RIP Chrissie. She was so badass on stage.
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I love Chrissy's powerful, husky, slightly sultry voice and how it almost breaks into a yodel. My favourite from the Divinyls is 'Pleasure and Pain'. Chrissy came across as a 'bad girl'. Ironically she had a cousin, also in the music business, who had a softer voice and a squeaky clean image. She looked a bit like the actress, Sandra Dee. Chrissy's cousin was 'Little Pattie' who began by singing surf culture sugary- sweet songs as a very young teenager.
Thanks for being here and have a great weekend. Cheers G&A
Barney, up early and in fine voice again. I have to admit, as a spotty teenager, I might have had a bit of a crush on Little Pattie which I later transferred (like Monkey Pox) to Chrissy. I was going to say Bird Flu but MP is more topical. Anyway, keep it up, you're doing us proud.
@@mrmockatoo6786 I was never an admirer of LP as I didn't think she had much talent. She's not my kind of bird. It was pleasing to hear Stevie Wright compliment we birds in his audience before singing, 'Friday On My Mind,' on the Thamesmen reaction/s which I'm enjoying. However I was aghast that John Farnham was not included in the first week and hooted loudly about that! Have you heard The Teskey Brothers? I'm flying off to the bush tomorrow. Looking forward to hearing lots of different birdsong.
@@barnowl5774 i did mention I was very young...and you're right, but it wasn't her singing I was hoping to pluck. Yeah Teskeys are the real deal. Safe journey and good luck with the hunting.
I had no idea Chrissy was related to Little Patty #mind blown 😄
This song was so,far ahead of its time and still can hold its own as a great rock song, even after all of this time. Loved it then and still love it now. R.I.P. Chrissy Amphlett, what a voice and presence you had.
Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A
Agreed. Losing her was a major loss to music. If I could go back in time and see only 1 band, The Divinyls--with her out front--would probably be my choice. And I'd want it to be in one of the more modest clubs before they hit big where her presence would be up close and raw.
R.I.P. beautiful Chrissy..so missed... too young.
Truth.
I'm so glad to have grown up in Australia in the '80s and '90s. The funny thing is we kind of took our music for granted. We loved and supported it, but it never occurred to me that it was anything different from what was happening in other countries. Now, 30-40 years later, it's amazing to realise how great and punk-y a lot of our "mainstream" hits were.
It’s so good watching all these blasts from the past! I’m 68.
Australia punching above its weight for so many years…
You're right, Aus pub rock in the 80's was it's own breed of music, and so accessible. All these great bands (and there are still so many you haven't heard of ) played regularly at the big pubs and clubs in the city and inner city suburbs, we got up close and personal with them all the time. The venues were all dark and smoky, with beer soaked carpets, but they all had a stage and a dancefloor and live bands every bloody night. What a time to be alive ay? Loving this, thanks so much guys.
What a wonderful time alright. I loved the grungy uni pubs, we’d have live acts every lunchtime and Friday nights.
Yep what he said.
You were spot on, the Aussies rocked the 80s!
I was lucky enough to see many of these acts live as a teenager including the Divinyls , who absolutely killed it live!
Keep digging into that Aussie rabbit hole.......its long!
👌❤🇦🇺
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The Divinyls did a live cover version of the Easybeats song, I'll make you happy. It's a absolute classic
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Divinyals Pleasure and Pain absolutely brilliant. Saw them many times Christie was a rock goddess.
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The Sydney and Melbourne inner city pub scene was thriving in the 70s & 80s for bands. But, the audiences were brutally honest. So bands like the Divinyls came up through the pubs and only survived as an act by becoming very tight bands and really honing their craft before recording anything.
was the same in brissie, as i told my kids ( which the do ignore, for a big part) i was spoil t for choice
The world needs to discover Aussie Pub bands from the 80s.
Chrissie was a power house! Magnetic describes her perfectly Alex. She commanded attention all right! So many hits still to hear from the Divinyls. She also had the most bueatiful speaking voice as l recall. Her passing was a shock l can tell you! RIP Chrissie...
Thankyou gentlemen.
Thanks Chris...great list! 🤘🤗🇦🇺🎸
YESSSS!!!!
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Think you guys would be blown away by their song "Pleasure & Pain"
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Divinyls were the BOMB!! That was my era - born in 1962, so 19 when Divynals debuted this song. It is SO SO weird watching you guys "discover" all of our music that was such an absolute integral part of our lives. I find it hard to imagine that there are people in the world who have never heard the songs you have heard in Aussie Weeks 1 & 2.
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I lived in Australia from 1981 to 1986, still listen to all those oz classics here in the uk, 🎸🇦🇺
"In My Life" shows Chrissie at full force, spitting out her words with her full on Aussie accent.
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I am British, moved to Australia in 2008 and discovered all this old Aussie music and I know how it feels to discover it all! Bloody fantastic - if we'd been a more connected world back then this awesome music would have been huge in the UK and US I'm quite sure. I know you've finished your Aussie week now but maybe you'd like to check out Australian Crawl - my favourite is "Reckless" ❤️ xx
Thanks Green!! Many thanks for being here and have a fab weekend G&A
I was a teenager in Australia in the 80s
It was fabulous
I only ever saw Divinyls once (same venue I saw the Angels one time only) but they absolutely rocked. Supported by Joan Jett, as well, who was doing a little tour.
Week three? Yes please! The 90s was a magic decade for Aussie music so maybe we could take a peek at some of that. No idea what’s coming last on this week though. Could be almost anything.
And, it amazes me how much music can go with that cheesy aerobics clip.
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To see Chrissie live in a small tightly packed venue she was menacing.
I saw the divinyls live In the early 1980's & she had such a strong amazing presence on stage she was so awesome 👌
I remember doing an 18 hour shift and then instead of going to bed our neighbours said that the Divinyls were on in Brissie, so we got dressed up, went pub crawling and topped it off in the moshpit rocking out to Chrissie and the boys...then went back to work for another long shift. Those were the days. A week 3 Aussie week would be sooo easy, so a few suggestions - The Screaming Jets 'Better' or 'Helping Hand', Dragon "Rain", Noiseworks 'No Lies' or "Take Me Back', Divinyls again with "I Touch Myself" or 'Pleasure and Pain', Australian Crawl 'Boys Light Up', Mondo Rock 'Come Said The Boy'. Great critique again boys.
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I saw this band so many times & they never disappointed- such a powerhouse band with of course Chrissie dynamic on vocals & iconic schoolgirl uniform. Sadly missed
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The Divinyls!! Yes! Classic Aussie rock at its best right there!
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She chucked a bottle of water over me back in 83.
The best live performance I’ve ever seen❤️
That is Holy water!
You are right about the quality of music in Australia during the 80s. I think their “toughness” is emblematic of how the Bands cut their teeth. All made their mark on the Pub scene where they learnt both their musicianship and showmanship. Not too many females broke through the glass ceiling back then but Chrissy Amphlett was something special.
One of greatest 😢
1 horror movie by skyhooks 2 come said the boy by mondo rock 3 working class man jimmy Barnes 4 chains by tina arena 5 treaty by yothu yindi 6 brother by matt corby 7 battle scars guy sebastion this list is eclectic as we really do have amazing music here. Midnight Oil.,Cold Chisel John Farnham .Paul Kelly , Air Supply ,Marcia Hinze ,Renee Gayer Jenny Morris Baby animals , Hunters and collectors so many more i think we need a week 4 lol after the week three lol
Everyone forgets Jon English
@@panamared6267 oh yes i was just going off the top of my head but definatly
@@panamared6267 i also forgot sunnyboys and the church
@@panamared6267 they... turned the page
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I do hope at some point you circle back and take a deeper dive into Cold Chisel. There are so many great tracks to check out - Bow River, When the War is Over, Cheap Wine, You Got Nothing I Want, Saturday Night, Choir Girl, Flame Trees, My Baby.... the list goes on. There is enough quality there for you to dedicate a week.
I'd suggest checking out either Bow River (Live) or When the War is Over (Live) to wet your appetite.
Bow River should be on their list. I don’t feel they got a good taste of Cold Chisel either.
shhhhh wait
Shhhhh ...wait
@@TheThamesmen 😂 😂 👏
Excellent choice Chris I’m sooo glad Chrissy rates a mention, hard driven bass lines and tight rhythm was our bread and butter.
And it gives me great joy to see you guys reacting and genuinely enjoying for the first time what we already knew and took for granted, we had the best Rock n Rollers!
The Divinyls had an essentials album if you’d like to delve down that rabbit hole.Cheers
Many thanks and yes, thanks Chris. Many thanks for being here and have a fab weekend G&A
She was amazing in every way. I met her at a rock festival on the central coast. She started off as a little catholic choir singer. She was also the cousin of little patti who was an early 60s surf rock legend, so chrissy was ozrock royalty, and always will have a peice of my heart RIP
Awesome seeing them live at local Sydney pubs. Must have seen them 20 plus times. Fantastic band. Rip Chrissie.
Divinyls are awesome. Rest in peace Chrissy
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I saw Divinyls live in the 80's. Chrissie was wild. What a voice, what a stage presence. What a loss. RIP Chrissie🕊️
She must have been something to behold live
I was teenager in the 80s. I'm always amused when people slagged the music from that decade. I remember that we had a great time rocking out to Aussie rock.
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Oh this was great. Yes for Aussie week 3 please 🙂
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Sydney & Melbourne had a rock band culture and the cities rocked every Thurs, Fri & Sat nights in the 80s
I knew of the song, "I Touch Myself." Beyond that, nothing. So again, thank you for exposing me to new music. I really enjoyed this one. Thanks G & A!!
Glad you enjoyed it G! We loved it.
Chrissie and Mark had a love for early rock acts, so they released a few covers over the years, including The Troggs’ Wild Thing, The Easybeats’ I’ll Make You Happy, and Syndicate Of Sound’s Little Girl (Changed to Hey, Little Boy).
They were a rock act, for sure, but Boys In Town is the pumpingest one of the lot. I’d recommend pretty much any of their early releases, especially watching the videos to see Chrissie performing. Only Lonely, Science Fiction, Pleasure And Pain are all staples of rock radio here. I also like their version of Young Rascals’ I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore that they did for the Buffy The Vampire Slayer movie soundtrack, and once you’ve gotten through that then check out I Touch Myself if you haven’t already heard it.
As for the last Aussie Week song, I’m guessing Stevie Wright’s Evie Parts 1, 2, & 3. although there could be a ridiculous number of contenders.
Definitely recommend an Aussie Week 3. I’m happy to put a list together but I’m sure you’d have a bunch of suggestions anyhow.
Glad you liked it.
One thing I’d also recommend if you want to get an insight into how music developed here in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, a great documentary is one you’ll find on TH-cam called Blood + Thunder: The Sound Of Alberts, which is really the genesis of acts like The Easybeats, AC/DC, The Angels (aka Angel City), Rose Tattoo, John Paul Young, and more. It definitely helped create and promote a raw, visceral rock sound and attitude in bands and pubs that helped define our Aussie rock sound.
Have a great weekend. Cheers G&A
I have recording of this, it was broadcast in two parts- part 1 Blood & part 2 Thunder
It must have been a Re-broadcast I got , My file dates are 2017 but the copyright in the video
is 2015. Yeah, a great bit of history.
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Same, I managed to get a copy of it. Top stuff, a really good analysis of why a lot of that rock sounded like it did.
Only Lonely, Siren, Good Die Young, Love School, etc etc etc
They were great to see in the 80s in Australia. I was lucky enough to live in Sydney during the 80s and I got to see Divinyls many times from free on Manly Beach and Kings Cross to the State Theatre. Always a treat. Chrissie was key.
Crissie Amphlett! God, she was so good... One day I'll write a story about her live on stage with a set of markers. My life hasn't been the same since. Great, and I mean, great choice! Although the live version of Elsie wouldn't be too shabby either.
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I Touch Myself (well yeah) but also another great Divinyls song.
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Incredible, loved you Chrissie! A real hero to other girls who weren't perfect either! Real pleasure and real pain! 🥰👍
Their whole list is worth listening to. Chrissy is much loved is Australia. Most red blooded boy had a 'thing' for her. Chrissy said her on stage persona was a different person to herself. But when in 'the zone' she owned it. I love Divinyls and more so, Chrissy,
Pub rock rules!
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A week three of Aussie 80's pub rock
Such a natural talent, nothing fake about Chrissie or the band.
A great choice of song again. Classic Aussie Rock at its best. 'Science Fiction' is another great track by them. You say what I've been saying for years the Aussies have created world class rock music much of which has never been heard outside Australia. Week 3 is a must for you guys!
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Glad i found your youtube page tonight, here in South Australia.. I do remember the Drummer " Richard Harvey " also played in the massive Super Group, The Party Boys... His Snare drum solo at 6:32 - 6:35 was a major part of the song for me, and even more so since i started to learn the Drums in 1985 a few years later.. Sad to just find out Richard passed away 19th June 2022.. The Chrissy Amphlett Biography is worth the read..
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@@TheThamesmen Richard was my favourite Divinyls drummer. He left to do a six week American tour with Joe Walsh (whom he played with in the Party Boys). While he was away, he'd been replaced.
Love your channel guys.
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Haha some of us are still stuck in the 80's. All the 80's anthems come out every Australia Day and at most back yard BBQs
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You MUST watch the live performance of this song from the 1983 US Festival…bloody brilliant!
Next Divynls: Pleasure and Pain. More Aus 80's you should get into: Hoodoo Gurus, the Models, Painters and Dockers (Nude School or Die Yuppie Die)
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She was unique.
This was the era I was in my late teens and early twenties. I watched Divinyls play at the arts factory in Byron Bay ( before Byron was ruined) Chrissy was awesome . I also saw Midnight oil and a band called the models play the same venue . Good times ! Definitely the best era for live music in Australia. I’m now 58 and still loving our bands from back then .
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The 80s were the high watermark for Aussie music
Their whole catalogue is first class
a truly hypnotic talent - this is one of my faves along with "human on the inside", "make out alright", and "I'm on your side" and "sleeping beauty".........they also did a superb cover of "ain't gonna eat out my heart"
And Science Fiction, and Back to the Wall ❤️
We did own the 80s! We had these amazing bands and singers and most of them we could go to the local to catch their gigs. This is why Australia is the happiest place on Earth… and the beaches… we have THE beaches!
The best thing about hearing this again , this is what they sounded like live . I am so privileged to have seen this band live .
I think I would have loved to have seen this band live. Just up my alley
Love your channel. The 80s was a golden era for Australian music - I was in the UK 89-93 and missed that 3rd sound after Brithish and US music. Hunters & Collectors, Icehouse, Hoodoo Gurus, Gang Gajang among others you have yet to discover and perhaps my favorite The Go-Betweens 'Finding You' from 2005 among my favorites or 'Bye Bye Pride' from the 80s
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Chrissy was also 1st cousin of another great Aussie female vocalist, "Little Patty". Both learnt to sing in the same church choir and both had gorgeous voices.
That song came from an EP and the EP music was used as sound track on a film called Monkey Grip. That had about 4 singles taken from it as it was so good.I saw them live and they were pretty good. Blondies guitarist Jimmy Destri played with them after Blondie went in recess after Chris Steins illness.
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The Divinyls album Essential is a must in any record collection.
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Michigan J Frog I don't like the compilation discs. They always leave out too many gems.
I worked in live rock production late 70's to early 90's. Worked on a lot of shows with Divinyls, they were awesome live, tight and crisp, so professional and a great show!
Cheers and thanks fellas.
P.S. Oh yes, Aussie Week three please! 😁
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Sydney: Rock 'n' Roll city! This song was autobiographical for Chrissy, about her experiences growing up in Geelong. She inspired a lot of rock musicians such as Courtney Love. The '80s was a great time for rock 'n' roll in Australia. So many good bands, like you named. A large part of that was because of the TV show 'Countdown' that promoted a lot of Australian bands. Since then, we still have a great alternative rock scene, thanks to Triple J, the national public radio broadcaster that also promotes a lot of Australian bands. Since around 2008, the Northern Beaches, Sydney scene has produced some great bands: Sticky Fingers, Lime Cordiale, Ocean Alley, Dope Lemon. Also other Sydney bands like DMA's...We are definitely lucky that rock 'n' roll is still very much alive and well here! :)
Wow! So good! That track always leaves me wanting more…. It seems like it’s just taken off and it’s over… what a tease ;)
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Chrissy grew up in ‘70s Geelong, and allegedly this song was inspired by the boys she pashed at the beach when she’d wag school & hitchhike to Torquay 😅
What a banger...still. I went to one of their gigs, back in the day, at the The Palace in St Kilda, and the whole place went off. The Divinyles were awesome and so frickin loud I couldn't hear properly for days after! Best live gig ever!
Can we take a moment and remember Vangelis? Died yesterday, or let's say heard of his death on the news yesterday. Chariots of fire still is probably the best film score written.
Thank-you. I saw a snippet on TV but it didn't register. I love his music. It was sooo unique.
Oh that's sad I didn't know that! Probably another victim of the covid vaccines...
I did - Look at the comments section and an early video we did featuring him..... I loved the Greek dude.
Most well known song from divinyls would have to be touch myself, as it was in austin powers.
I am an 80s baby and it blows my mind that music i grew up listening to was near unknown outside of Australia, no matter its 30years or so late, they are still loved by us Aussies and i for one appreciate your joy and discovery of our very talented musical icons. John, Jimmy, Diesel, Tina Arena, Vanessa Amorossi, divinyls, thirsty merc, powderfinger, the radiators, screaming jets, Black sorrows, hilltop hoods. Massive range, I could go on the list is so long. Enjoy the rabbit hole
her fluro mic was her trademark
Chrissie, best female rock lead ever... no one was better.. gotta watch Elsie... the raw one
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"The baby animals " were also a great rock band with a female singer.who began soon after the Divinyls. "Pleasure & pain was another great song ,"im on your side" , "im jelous " is another favourite.
I worked at Australia's biggest outdoor pub arena at the time Fishermans Wharf & saw so many Aussie & international bands live rehearsal then the concert Chrissie was flippin awesome yet collapsed on stage, did get to see her at Bombay Rock in their hey day & man she was so kool, her live version at Aussie made concerts we phenomenal dress was so short lol
Cell Block H...! Stuff was legendary over there then. Great review.
RIP Chrissie Amphlett. Saw them quite a few times in the Cross’ Piccadilly Hotel. Hands down the best frontperson of any band I have ever seen. Chrissie was the most intimidating person fronting a band, with her dark eyes under that fringe, you did not want her to look your way.
Chrissy Amphlett was also wonderful as Judy Garland in the Boy from Oz stage show. She unfortunately died from Breast Cancer - RIP Chrissy.
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It’s great what you said about ‘80s Australian rock. I became a teenager in 1984 and there was never a sense that our bands weren’t as good as anything else on the international scene, even though less than a handful made it globally. And harder rock styles clung on here during more poppy periods, so the entire country had an excellent indy scene that meant we embraced grunge, because plenty of homegrown bands were already playing in that style. The loud-quiet-loud thing, as made famous by the Pixies, works great with us.
“Great Southern Land” by Icehouse is one to check out if you haven’t already. Absolutely new to the channel so sorry if you have. As a backup, I suggest “Captain” by Something for Kate. Totally different musical periods but both really cool. Greetings from Lower Tasmania!
80s rock in Oz was EPIC!!!!!!!! Grew up in Sydney and was truly spoiled for music. Cheers for celebrating this stuff guys!
So many awesome Divinyls songs - Hey Little Boy, Only Lonely, Casual Encounter, Punxsie, Don't You Go Walking, Science Fiction and many more.
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You both have discovered some real gems this week. Yes the Divinyls for Australia that style of music was still BBQ, party, drinking with the mates at the pub music. In that era (70's and 80's) many Aussie bands had their start in pubs on the pubs circuit. Live bands at pubs were great. I suppose that is why so much Aussie music has that rockin pub, party, drinking type vibe. You really need to listen to 'Pleasure and Pain". RIP Chrissy.
The sign of great music. Many thanks for being here and have a fab weekend G&A
Plenty left for week three, boys. Enjoying your enthusiasm.
Ohhh week 3?
@@TheThamesmen Or four!
Shame I can only give one thumbs up it deserves more ❤️🤘🎸🇦🇺
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Ok.... I admit that this week is getting better.....
Awesome song
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RIP Chrissie still love ya 💓💓💓
If you loved this then you'll love their track Siren, which is another absolute banger.
Seriously growing up in the 80’s In Australia was the best ever. You could watch all these great bands at the local pubs.
Growing up in Australia in the 70's and 80's rocked. We were so so lucky
Must have been great
Chrissy was scary and sexy and charismatic and dynamic and aggressive and gentle and kind.
And a star
Its probably been said before but Pleasure & Pain is a must hear
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I saw Divinyls maybe a dozen times. The live shows were always brilliant. Chrissy had a presence which few could aspire to - in a crowded pub or massive venue she could make you feel like you were the object of her attention, the only person in the room. If you explore Divinyls discography, don't miss blistering tracks like their cover of The Easybeats "I'll Make You Happy," "Siren," "Hey Little Boy," or "Tempremental." Also I'd recommend the heart wrenching angst of "Elsie" and the snarling, charging "Guillotine Day."
Kool!!
Listen to all of their stuff. Some great tunes
Chrissie Amphlett - Australia's Original Queen of Rock - Hot songs - Hot voice - Hot lips - RIP Chrissie
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Chrissie was amazing.
As we found out
You hit on the secret of Aussie pub bands, a driving rhythm section. The kick drum had to punch you in the stomach at the gig.
As an Aussie, Im glad we got to keep a few secrets... we really did have it sooo good for music here. So happy ur discovering it now.
Ha ha
Isolated Australia, you never know what happens down here.
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They are absolute beasts! I’ve been very lucky to catch them in the early 90’s in Sydney. Chrissy was absolutely gorgeous, charismatic and with a rock goddess voice. R.I.P Chrissy.🙏
The golden age of Australian pub rock.
Ahhhhh.
Really like this one. Like the instrumentals and her voice. Very good
There is something strangely compelling about her performance. Absolutely want to see more