She is friggen 68 years old and her band mates are pretty much up there with her. I’m 63 and I wish I could be as badass cool as they are. True Rock & Roll man.
I’m 56, I remember when this came out. But, my ‘scene’ wasn’t supposed to like the lead girl rock bands. It was the Ramones, Idol, Judas Priest (before the world knew what’s his name was gay), Ozzy, etc. I was hooked by her voice then and now.
Chrissie Hynde is one of the handful of real geniuses of rock. Nobody else is so bright and dark at the same time, in the very same moment. She makes you soar but you ain't wearing rose colored glasses when you do. Her voice, her music, her lyrics. Pure artistry.
@@kevinb3812 Thanks. She's appreciated but I think underrated. Maybe because she's woman and her genre is rock. In any event, I see her a great artist. Nice to know I'm not alone!
One thing I never forgot her saying was "the day I can't walk down the street being me it is over, I will end it because I refuse to be a celebrity" . Paraphrased but the gyst is there
I live in Seattle, one night my friend and I where at a mariners game and on the way home we drove past the Moore theater and the pretenders we're playing. We paid like 30 bucks each. One of the best shows I've ever seen. And I've seen a ton of shows.
@Mark Schultz Seriously?!? Aww, that's kinda cute. Ok now, make sure you get Mommy's phone back in her purse before she finds out you're playing with it without her permission. Hopefully school will open up again soon and you'll be able to play with your friends again. Hang in there. Bye-bye. Peace.
@Mark Schultz Ouch. That's the best you got?!? Pathetic. Pretty weak for someone that got all aggressive and had to resort to a personal attack because they were soo offended by a "representation" of a word in a comment on a video on TH-cam. If it really offended you so much you should have been adult/intelligent enough to discuss it, maybe even make me see your point. But alas no...you had to throw a hissy fit like a 2 year old wanting his blankie. To quote you "...heard it before, it ain't impressive". You started this, and now I'm done with it. Now I'm gonna forget all about you. Peace.
The thing about Chrissy Hyndes/Pretenders music is that it is timeless- some of the best songs that have come from the 'new wave' movement but transcend all the fads and categories. Whenever I happen to hear a song on the radio by them it sounds very distinctive and just have this certain appeal and quality that is so rare
They were pegged by the pop culture peggers as "new wave/ post punk" or whatever, but they are Rock-n-Roll of their own kind. Less than halfway into the first bar of a Pretenders song and you know it's them.
I caught one of Martin's sticks she threw into the audience at the Capitol Theatre (Passaic NJ). With my forehead. I was too stunned to fight when someone else grabbed it unfortunately.
I had the opportunity (bucket list) of seeing them a few days ago in Omaha. Mom's 83rd birthday jammed things up, but a road trip was still under consideration!!
Chrissie was always to me more sensual and sultry and more real than say a Joan Jett or a Pat Benatar. That being said, the Pretenders are one of the best bands ever. Representing Ohio with the Rubber City Mama at the forefront 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Exactly. She just stands there, in an old pair of jeans, and she's not "a" goddess, she's "the" goddess, but not in an image way, or unattainable. Somebody once said that Marylin Monroe's gift was making sex like something more attainable and fun, like "ice cream". Chrissie just is sex.
Always had a huge crush on Chrissie. Also, she's writes everything, she's the real deal. As a rock songwriter, she's as good as anybody, male or female.
@Tessmage Tessera I wasn’t comparing. I said, for one, that she was more real to me. Not commercialized pop music like your Pat Benatar. THEY DON’T COMPARE.
40 years later and Chrissy's voice has not changed in the slightest. Still the same badass, booming, no bullshit woman's voice. How's this even possible?
Not only my favorite Pretenders song, one of my favorite songs ever. Just the coolest band - so influential on so many levels. As many times as I've heard this song, it never gets old. And they sound as good here as they ever did.
Muito legal, o som, a vibe e sinceramente a voz ta impecável! Parabéns irmão , sucesso e Deus abençoe e acompanhe ai nas estradas ! Eu tbm fui carreteiro por 17 anos e viajei o Brasil inteiro, tenho muito carinho e admiração pela profissão ! Forte abraço
@@8acenelsonI just recently became a huge fan of The Pretenders and my love of music is rooted generally with classic rock, so I guess I'm a statistic in all this lol 😅 But seriously, there are so many gems in The Pretenders catalog that haven't been played on the raido, or just weren't released as singles, and I'm loving going through these songs lately and discovering more music. I'm enjoying several live versions even way more than their original studio records, or as like an extension of these songs, even the few everyone knows--like the 2 live video rehearsals from '79 here on TH-cam.
@@taylor22222222 I discovered them in 1984 on a TV show (don't remember which one). They played "Show Me." It's still maybe my favorite song by anybody. It soars, it breaks your heart, it captures the magic of love, the pure longing, the music and the lyrics both pure genius. And Chrissie. Wow. Nobody else like her. It was like hearing the Beatles or Hendrix for the first time. I'm still a huge fan. I'll have to check out some the more obscure stuff you're talking about. You've inspired me to dig deeper, even tho I've been a fan all these years. Cool.
Saw her in 2016 in New Hampshire...a woman down front would not stop taking photos...after asking her to stop times, Chrissie finally resorted to calling for security to "get that cunt out of here!" - which they did!
Who was Christie Hynde before Christie Hynde? Nobody...nobody’d see anything like this badass spitfire. She’s the real shit.She invented the female snarle.
Vietnam Vet, got back to Austin Tx January 1980, I discovered The Pretenders, Nick Lowe, Dave Edmonds, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, drank longnecks with Willie and Waylon Jennings at Smitty's at W6th and Lamar,,,I knew this band was just Kick Ass, even when Ray Davies tried to fuck up Chrissie's head , ACL turned Her loose and the Band followed on this Legendary Tune,, Hell Yea, Hell yea !!
Martin Dale Chambers has always been one of my very favorite drummers. He plays with the same ferocious energy here that he used to back in the late 70's, early 80's. He's an animal.
Don't want to AGE myself but oh what the heck. I saw The Pretenders back in 1984 at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg Va along with The Alarm & STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN & Double Trouble. Now THAT was a concert to remember & The Pretenders STILL sound AMAZING!!!
Saw the Pretenders in 87' at a small 3,000 seat auditorium in Portland OR when Robbie was still in the band. Good they were unbelievable, every guy in the place thought Chrissie was singing directly at them. Never seen so many guys ignoring their dates/wives/girlfriends like they did on that night, never saw so many women ignoring theirs either. Chrissie could make you fall in love with her just watching and listening to her. As good as they were I would loved to have seen the original line-up with Honeyman-Scott. Aw hell I don't care, they were freakin' awesome! They opened with Roomful Of Mirrors and the place went absolutely insane, you could feel the electricity and something else in that room. It was weird, like I was trippin' but I had only smoked a little weed (and weed wasn't that great back then) and had a beer or two before the show, this was just pure magic. My girl was just as blown away.
Upper left Coast Chelsea-Wahoo you & Johngonefishin! Civic auditorium was a sweet room. Good sound. I missed the Pretenders and other greats, but got there for the first Led Zep tour. Stunning. Nice, clean lights, too. (Zep was booked with Blue Cheer or Iron Butterfly. Whoever. And Gentlemen Wilde, a PDX "PR & R" clone. I still wonder if the Civic's booker ever got another gig after that show! Good room, better times; great music. Zep was astounding. Blessings. 🙏
I grew up on her music, and can say that all of my mates had an infatuation with this lady and so did I. I love the fact that she is still doing what she loves.
I got to see them in ‘87, Fox Theater Atlanta. Had no plan to go, no tickets. Just showed up. Ended up getting 4th row stage left seats at face value. An amazing performance
Who in their right mind would give this a thumbs down? You go Chrissie. What a talent! Awesome. My neighbours listened to this. Like they had a choice!
Isn't streaming the best thing ever? My daughter (21) was watching reruns of Friends and they had the scene where Chrissie Hynde takes over Phoebe's job as a performer at the coffee shop, and I was like, oh yeah, I forgot she was on the show. My daughter says, who's that? So I got to introduce her to The Pretenders.
Unique , great songs, transcended their ' new wave' label. Chrissie is a one of a kind talent and they' be got one of the best rock drummers ever...Martin Chambers!
It's March, 2024 and my 24 yr old son is jamming to this with me. Voluntarily.
Chrissie Holland The pretenders one of the greatest Chris you got a beautiful voice 🎶🎵🎸🎵🎶🎶🎸
In the middle of the road
@joegreatmusicfirstweir9646 Chrissie Hynde, my brother
Pretenders é eterno!
Awesome! I love it!
She is friggen 68 years old and her band mates are pretty much up there with her. I’m 63 and I wish I could be as badass cool as they are. True Rock & Roll man.
The first album "Pretenders" introduced me to Chrissie. 4 decades later I still have a crush on her 😅
I’m 56, I remember when this came out. But, my ‘scene’ wasn’t supposed to like the lead girl rock bands. It was the Ramones, Idol, Judas Priest (before the world knew what’s his name was gay), Ozzy, etc. I was hooked by her voice then and now.
I'm right there with ya!
Chrissie Hynde is one of the handful of real geniuses of rock. Nobody else is so bright and dark at the same time, in the very same moment. She makes you soar but you ain't wearing rose colored glasses when you do. Her voice, her music, her lyrics. Pure artistry.
I love your description of Chrissie!
@@kevinb3812 Thanks. She's appreciated but I think underrated. Maybe because she's woman and her genre is rock. In any event, I see her a great artist. Nice to know I'm not alone!
One thing I never forgot her saying was "the day I can't walk down the street being me it is over, I will end it because I refuse to be a celebrity" . Paraphrased but the gyst is there
I couldn't agree with you more. She is one of the all-time greats!
This song takes me back to the girl I should have married. She was jealous of Chrissie. Can u blame her?
Real musicians playing real instruments! No digital crap here. PURE TALENT at its best!!!!!
I live in Seattle, one night my friend and I where at a mariners game and on the way home we drove past the Moore theater and the pretenders we're playing. We paid like 30 bucks each. One of the best shows I've ever seen. And I've seen a ton of shows.
Seattle! Yeah, I believe you. 🤣
@@sunnyjim1355 June, 1994. Great show. And it was $15.00
Did the Mariners win though?
Don't remember it was 20 years ago.
What year?
Chrissie thanks for staying alive!!!!!
😂❤🎉 it's not up to her😅
Always loved the Pretenders. And Chrissy floats my boat. Probably not alone in that. 😆
Chrissie Hynde, the definition of cool. Pretenders, great rock band!
XD
Also the definition of gorgeous.
Chrissie Hynde, Joan Jett, Debbie Harry, Patti Smith..........all those women rocking the world forever. Thank you.
That voice, and those lyrics, are eternal.
Martin, the drummer, killing it. The guy still has flare!
And flair, too! 😀
Chrissie Hynde...still one of the coolest f-ing rockers ever!! Peace.
🤘
always will be ,ya
@Mark Schultz Try some f-ing de-caf bro. Peace.
@Mark Schultz Seriously?!? Aww, that's kinda cute. Ok now, make sure you get Mommy's phone back in her purse before she finds out you're playing with it without her permission. Hopefully school will open up again soon and you'll be able to play with your friends again. Hang in there. Bye-bye. Peace.
@Mark Schultz Ouch. That's the best you got?!? Pathetic. Pretty weak for someone that got all aggressive and had to resort to a personal attack because they were soo offended by a "representation" of a word in a comment on a video on TH-cam. If it really offended you so much you should have been adult/intelligent enough to discuss it, maybe even make me see your point. But alas no...you had to throw a hissy fit like a 2 year old wanting his blankie. To quote you "...heard it before, it ain't impressive". You started this, and now I'm done with it. Now I'm gonna forget all about you. Peace.
Why can't today's music be like this? Nobody in 2020 comes close. Rock is dead.
Rock will never die please don't say that Just listen to
the band's from 70's and 80's and the great music is
always in the universe. 🎆
She was awesome in the day, and she's lost none of it. She's still got plenty of brass in her pocket. Thank you for posting.
got bottle as they say in the UK
One of those bands that is just pure talent, they sound as good as they ever did and this is LIVE
Saw them in July 2024. At 72 years old,still rocking.
The thing about Chrissy Hyndes/Pretenders music is that it is timeless- some of the best songs that have come from the 'new wave' movement but transcend all the fads and categories. Whenever I happen to hear a song on the radio by them it sounds very distinctive and just have this certain appeal and quality that is so rare
You said it my man
Their songs have definitely stood the test of time.
@@a2ndopynyn Her songs.
@@benbarclay5546 They play the songs as a band. Lennon & McCartney wrote most of their band's songs, but we just say "Beatles' songs."
They were pegged by the pop culture peggers as "new wave/ post punk" or whatever, but they are Rock-n-Roll of their own kind. Less than halfway into the first bar of a Pretenders song and you know it's them.
Middle of the Road belongs in the rock and roll pantheon.
Learning To Crawl is one of the most under rated rock n' roll albums of all time, and Chrissie Hynde is, was, and always will be the bomb.
Absolutely a classic!
@@larryklawiter9168 💯%
It wasn't under rated. It was well loved.
Great songs but they'd have been even better with Honeyman-Scott and Farndon.
Absolutely. She's my hero 😃😊
Bonjour je viens juste découvrir dans ce super morceau que vous interprétez avec brio ,quelle voix….
I’ve had a huge crush on this Lady since the age of 14, 40 years later and it’s still going strong.
So many great songs by Crissie and The Pretenders!
One of the all time best driving songs.
I caught her tambourine at the Tower Theatre in ‘82. Still have it on my studio wall. 🌸
I caught one of Martin's sticks she threw into the audience at the Capitol Theatre (Passaic NJ). With my forehead. I was too stunned to fight when someone else grabbed it unfortunately.
😮🎉
@@charlielenk1677😮😢
Chrissie and The Pretenders. Always a class act !!!!
I had the opportunity (bucket list) of seeing them a few days ago in Omaha. Mom's 83rd birthday jammed things up, but a road trip was still under consideration!!
Chrissie was always to me more sensual and sultry and more real than say a Joan Jett or a Pat Benatar. That being said, the Pretenders are one of the best bands ever. Representing Ohio with the Rubber City Mama at the forefront 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Exactly. She just stands there, in an old pair of jeans, and she's not "a" goddess, she's "the" goddess, but not in an image way, or unattainable. Somebody once said that Marylin Monroe's gift was making sex like something more attainable and fun, like "ice cream". Chrissie just is sex.
Always had a huge crush on Chrissie. Also, she's writes everything, she's the real deal. As a rock songwriter, she's as good as anybody, male or female.
Check out chrissy from the divynals
XD
@Tessmage Tessera I wasn’t comparing. I said, for one, that she was more real to me. Not commercialized pop music like your Pat Benatar. THEY DON’T COMPARE.
I grew up loving this band back in the 80s
40 years later and Chrissy's voice has not changed in the slightest. Still the same badass, booming, no bullshit woman's voice. How's this even possible?
Because she's a goddess?
Rip Sergio. My first concert was my dad taking us to Sergio Mendez and Brazil 66 around 1974 or so. I was mesmerized.
Such a pleasure to see the talent is still there. Chrissy is an legend still alive.
They still Kill !!
Not only my favorite Pretenders song, one of my favorite songs ever. Just the coolest band - so influential on so many levels. As many times as I've heard this song, it never gets old. And they sound as good here as they ever did.
Muito legal, o som, a vibe e sinceramente a voz ta impecável! Parabéns irmão , sucesso e Deus abençoe e acompanhe ai nas estradas ! Eu tbm fui carreteiro por 17 anos e viajei o Brasil inteiro, tenho muito carinho e admiração pela profissão ! Forte abraço
Great band and awesome vocalist. Not underrated. We fully understood how talented they were and are. An unique sound all their own.
You're right--not underrated by her fans. I just think there should be more of us.
@@8acenelsonI just recently became a huge fan of The Pretenders and my love of music is rooted generally with classic rock, so I guess I'm a statistic in all this lol 😅
But seriously, there are so many gems in The Pretenders catalog that haven't been played on the raido, or just weren't released as singles, and I'm loving going through these songs lately and discovering more music. I'm enjoying several live versions even way more than their original studio records, or as like an extension of these songs, even the few everyone knows--like the 2 live video rehearsals from '79 here on TH-cam.
@@taylor22222222 I discovered them in 1984 on a TV show (don't remember which one). They played "Show Me." It's still maybe my favorite song by anybody. It soars, it breaks your heart, it captures the magic of love, the pure longing, the music and the lyrics both pure genius. And Chrissie. Wow. Nobody else like her. It was like hearing the Beatles or Hendrix for the first time. I'm still a huge fan. I'll have to check out some the more obscure stuff you're talking about. You've inspired me to dig deeper, even tho I've been a fan all these years. Cool.
Martin Chambers one of the most underrated drummers out there.
Yeh. Even Chrissie sacked him! At least she took him back.
Maybe, but he should have been put out to pasture long before this. That was pathetically bad drumming - all of it.
@@richsackett3423
As a drummer in a Rock band, I agree. He really sucks here.
@@TheVagolfer As a bass player in a rock band, I appreciate your opinion.
@@richsackett3423 i agree , that was horrible 😳
I'm, 55. If I lived to be 155, I'll never come close to how cool Chrissie has always been! My always hero!
The first Pretenders album is such an amazing record. The punk elements in it are rocking still to this day
what *^^HE^^* said
Sex Pistols influence.
@@jblcva i hate that record.
Just saying
@@pauliescott I don't hate it but Learning to Crawl is way better.
Dennis is such a badass drummer.
Still one of the greatest openings to a song
Cool Harp!!!
Chrissie Hynde is such a badass! She was way ahead of her time, yet defined that time. Much love!!
She was. Brave, badass, artist, with the odds stacked WAY against her.
Saw her in 2016 in New Hampshire...a woman down front would not stop taking photos...after asking her to stop times, Chrissie finally resorted to calling for security to "get that cunt out of here!" - which they did!
@@4orrcountry some people just, can't, understand, normal, thinking =)
Who was Christie Hynde before Christie Hynde? Nobody...nobody’d see anything like this badass spitfire. She’s the real shit.She invented the female snarle.
No, she wasn't. No one before or after measures up, keep time out of it.
Vietnam Vet, got back to Austin Tx January 1980, I discovered The Pretenders, Nick Lowe, Dave Edmonds, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, drank longnecks with Willie and Waylon Jennings at Smitty's at W6th and Lamar,,,I knew this band was just Kick Ass, even when Ray Davies tried to fuck up Chrissie's head , ACL turned Her loose and the Band followed on this Legendary Tune,, Hell Yea, Hell yea !!
I’ve never heard Chrissie sing sharp or flat live. Like ever. What a cool voice.
this is really exciting stuff - those drums are pure thunder!
one of the best voices i have ever heard.....she still sounds really good here, she sings one line and you know its her...fantastic
So cool
Martin Dale Chambers has always been one of my very favorite drummers. He plays with the same ferocious energy here that he used to back in the late 70's, early 80's. He's an animal.
That any of the pretenders are still alive is a blessing to all of us ❤❤❤
Don't want to AGE myself but oh what the heck. I saw The Pretenders back in 1984 at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg Va along with The Alarm & STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN & Double Trouble. Now THAT was a concert to remember & The Pretenders STILL sound AMAZING!!!
Used to play this song in a former band. What a great tune 🤘
Kids out there….this is REAL rock n roll!
I've been in love with Chrissie....FOREVER.
Saw the Pretenders in 87' at a small 3,000 seat auditorium in Portland OR when Robbie was still in the band. Good they were unbelievable, every guy in the place thought Chrissie was singing directly at them. Never seen so many guys ignoring their dates/wives/girlfriends like they did on that night, never saw so many women ignoring theirs either. Chrissie could make you fall in love with her just watching and listening to her. As good as they were I would loved to have seen the original line-up with Honeyman-Scott. Aw hell I don't care, they were freakin' awesome! They opened with Roomful Of Mirrors and the place went absolutely insane, you could feel the electricity and something else in that room. It was weird, like I was trippin' but I had only smoked a little weed (and weed wasn't that great back then) and had a beer or two before the show, this was just pure magic. My girl was just as blown away.
Upper Left Coast Chelsea Fan I saw them at live aid
Their best period was when Robbie was with them.
I was there too....Civic Auditorium
Upper left Coast Chelsea-Wahoo you & Johngonefishin! Civic auditorium was a sweet room. Good sound.
I missed the Pretenders and other greats, but got there for the first Led Zep tour. Stunning. Nice, clean lights, too.
(Zep was booked with Blue Cheer or Iron Butterfly. Whoever. And Gentlemen Wilde, a PDX "PR & R" clone.
I still wonder if the Civic's booker ever got another gig after that show!
Good room, better times; great music. Zep was astounding. Blessings. 🙏
I don’t know how it’s done but the stereo on my iPhone sounds great
I grew up on her music, and can say that all of my mates had an infatuation with this lady and so did I. I love the fact that she is still doing what she loves.
I feel proudyly was The my First acordes thath i learn in acoustic guitar
One of the best rockers...Chrissie Hynde...doesn't matter male or female...SHE ROCKS IT!
My close pal just saw y’all in Chicago he’s from Winnipeg Canada 😊
They still rock. Drummer did all the signature licks. Chrissie still has the rock girl swag and in your face chops.
You gotta love the harp!
I am 73, & i'd still leave home for Chrissie.
So is she.........😂
@@warmicecubes2161 😊
She sounds the same so flawless. She is beautiful
Truly Historic Rockers from the other side of The Pond.....The Pretenders.....Few could stand shoulder to shoulder with them.....
with a hot yank band leader...
WTFck !!! rocking thru all these years SUPERB !
I got to see them in ‘87, Fox Theater Atlanta. Had no plan to go, no tickets. Just showed up. Ended up getting 4th row stage left seats at face value. An amazing performance
I love The Pretenders!!!!!!
I like that song!
One of The Pretenders best songs IMHO , loved it from the get go.
One of the best front women in the biz
I'll never understand how these guys get less play on the "classic rock stations " than Joan Jett.
Agreed, they are much more musically interesting. No disrespect intended to Ms. Jett and her Blackhearts, who had some great songs.
Chrissy Hynde and Joan Jett my two favorite front lady Rockers!
I think that was the best performance of that song I have ever heard!
Me too
“When you own a chunk of the bloody third world the babies just come with the scenery…”. Fn brilliant!
One of my all-time favorite bands.
A M A Z I N G
Who in their right mind would give this a thumbs down? You go Chrissie. What a talent! Awesome. My neighbours listened to this. Like they had a choice!
woopie doo i love it
She is a badass. Sounds amazing looks amazing and these songs are as good as they were in 1982.
❤this voice, this talent, this lady ❤
Isn't streaming the best thing ever? My daughter (21) was watching reruns of Friends and they had the scene where Chrissie Hynde takes over Phoebe's job as a performer at the coffee shop, and I was like, oh yeah, I forgot she was on the show. My daughter says, who's that? So I got to introduce her to The Pretenders.
Rock on like always. I love the pretenders since high school. Class of 78 😊
Chrissie has always been - and will always be - one of the coolest rock and roll bad-asses of all time..!
Fun and fine, mellow high quality groove tonight!
Rock and roll always has a powerful drummer leading the way.
I always loved the drums on this tune and seeing it played on this video just super emphasized that for me!
How beautiful making everyone go back to a wonderful time in their lives. I love this lady too. An ex turned me onto her in 1991!
One of my fave Pretenders songs! Excellent!
That was just badass love that performance Chrissy you're the best the pretenders ROCK
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Thanks for still rockin' it, Chrissie and the Band....
That’s my favorite song by them. I met this Band in an old CD called HARD ROCK CAFÉ LIVE. It has blowed my mind ❤🎉. CHEERS FROM ARGENTINA 🇦🇷
When America and England work together. Just a fantastic band.
Hell yes! Thanks so much !
These guys are the Gold Standard of rock. God bless an Chrissie and her guys!
Martin Chambers is a gem.
Tem muito talento e muito bom gosto musical ..
This music makes me feel like a teenager in the late 1970s early 80s. ❤️🔥
Damn straight
Her voice 40 years later is better now than before... Wow!!
Love her! Still sounds awesome! Icon!
Unique , great songs, transcended their ' new wave' label. Chrissie is a one of a kind talent and they' be got one of the best rock drummers ever...Martin Chambers!
Her voice seems so effortless.... Just like yesteryear!
The pretenders 🎸 rocks! They're awesome!
I forget how much I love her, then I hear her and it all comes back. Love you Chrissy