Chrissie is actually an American from Ohio, the rest of band is British. Many great songs from them from soft ballads to full on rockers. Their first hit is "Brass in Pocket" you guys would love it. Message of Love, and Middle of the Road are a couple of rockers.
One of Akron's finest, along with Devo. And Joe Walsh lived right up the road. I recall reading an interview with Chrissie and she said that Akron was so depressing she would have died had she stayed there.
Chrissie Hynde. So happy you've gotten to some Pretenders! She's one of the original badass chicks of rock and roll. She's also a wicked guitar player AND she rocks the harmonica! Check out "Middle of the Road" to hear that. "Brass in Pocket", "Back On the Chain Gang", "My City Was Gone"... all are classics. She also duetted with UB40 to do a cover of Sonny and Cher's "I Got You Babe" that you would love.
Oh man you have got to go down the Pretenders rabbit hole!! Brass in Pocket, Don't Get Me Wrong, Back On The Chain Gang, Message of Love, Middle of the Road, Talk of the Town, My City Was Gone, Kid. I believe she wrote this for her son. You will love the Pretenders, she is a great song writer and performer! Love your Reactions! Peace, Love, Courage from Detroit!
Yes, Sally - Chain gang is so catchy.. as is "dont' get me wrong" -- I love Chrissie.. especially live.. b/c she sounds almost identical to recordings.. she can hit all those notes.. and with style!
I love, LOVE Message of Love. That tune will always be one of those songs that can completely change my mood, no matter what kind of day I’m having. My “dance it out” song ❤️
My husband, had 7 cancers, I stood by him. This song reminds me of how much I did, and took care of him while he fought it, lost his job, went to college, became a teacher, all while fighting cancer. I didn't quit on him, when he wanted me too.. I continued to stand by him, constantly. Keep up the good work guys!!
@@NostalgicMem0ries 7 different times from 2004 to 2015. the last 3 were within 6 months of one another. myxoid liposarcoma is aggressive cancer that the doctors believe was because he had a mutated gene from his dad who served in Vietnam and we can't claim it.
Im so happy you got to hear Chrissie and her band. This song is from the 90s but they started at the latest of the 70s, you need to listen to "brass in pocket" and "back on the chain gang"
Chrissie Hynde would be on the female Mount Rushmore of rock and roll. The Pretenders' album, 'Learning to Crawl' is one of the best of the 1980's. 'Middle of the Road' 'My City Was Gone,' and 'Back on the Chain Gang' are the three biggest and best hits from that one but the whole album is phenomenal. Other songs by the band definitely worth a listen are their breakthrough hit 'Brass in Pocket,' 'Dont Get Me Wrong,' 'Time the Avenger,' and 'Message of Love.' So great to see you discover Chrissie. She's a remarkable talent and an important figure in rock history.
Lead singer Chrissie Hynde was on campus at Kent State during the Kent State Massacre in 1970. The CSNY song Ohio is about that event. Try some of the Pretenders early hits: Middle of the Road, Brass In Pocket, or Back on the Chain Gang.
A friend of mine dated Chrissie while they were both at Kent State. He said they were just two broke college kids who couldn’t afford to go on expensive dates so they rode their bicycles around town. They’re still friends to this day and hang out whenever she comes home to Ohio.
Yeah! Chrissie, Chrissie, Chrissie! Jay and Amber know I’ve been begging for some Pretenders for almost a year now! Gotta play their early stuff. You’ll agree Chrissie is a rock goddess. Singer-songwriter extraordinaire. She especially rips it on “Precious,” but there are so many others: “Tattooed Love Boys,” “Stop Your Sobbing,” “Mystery Achievement” “Back On The Chain Gang.” So good!🔥🤙
Yes! I'm always a little taken aback by how frequently many fans list songs from the post James Honeyman Scott and Pete Farndon classic lineup era of the Pretenders first. I always suggest songs from those first two albums before suggesting any of their later music. But hey, what do I know.
@@HidingFromFate - What do you know? It seems you know more than the majority of the commentators here. I was scrolling through the comments and I was like "how young these people must be that they don't know any of their best material." Until I found Chris' comment. If I could I'd suggest Jay and Amber the whole first album!
The Pretenders are one of my favorite bands. You have to listen to their late 70s/ early 80s post-punk stuff that made them famous. "Precious", "Stop Your Sobbing", "Kid", "Tattooed Love Boys", "The Phone Call", "Middle of the Road", "Brass In Pocket", and more, so much to choose from
Beautiful love song, describing true, unconditional love. The song and video makes me think of helping somebody breaking addiction, going through the long night, dark night of the soul…
So many songs... "Back on the Chain Gang" "Brass in Pocket" "My City Was Gone"... The band has been around since 1978. The one consistent member has always been Chrissie Hynde. The next longest member is the drummer Martin Chambers . He was there for the beginning of the band... left for about 7 years in the late 80s till the early 90s then came back. Chrissie is from Akron, Ohio, but moved to London in her early 20s. The song "My City Was Gone" was about her returning to her home town in Ohio and finding all the places she liked when she was young were gone.
The Mount Rushmore of Rock Chicks from my childhood is Janis, Stevie, Joan, and Chrissie. Middle of the Road, Don't Get Me Wrong, Back on the Chain Gang, all classics. A favorite Chrissie vocal that I listen to every Christmas is 10,000 Miles.
J & Amber, you'll love their "Brass In Pocket", "Mystery Achievement" and "Message Of Love"!!! Their debut self-titled album was outstanding!!! The first two songs listed are from the debut album
My favorite song of the pretenders is " Brass in pocket " great song . One of thier best . This awesome lady is married to lead singer of the band Simple minds. Their biggest hit being "Don't you forget about me"
Can't add much to all the great comments here, just that Chrissie Hynde's stylistic range is jaw-dropping! The delicate plaintive "Kid", the vicious punk of "Precious", and the sweet pop of "Don't Get me Wrong". She's one of a kind, and I count myself lucky to have seen The Pretenders live back in the eighties. ❤️
Was at a music festival, Chrissy Hind was guest singing on one song! My friend was working the stage. She handed my friend her handbag put out her ciggie walked on stage sang perfectly. Walked off, took her handbag back said thanks and was gone. Utter professional! Love her!
When your ready to hear the Pretenders rock I suggest Middle of the road, My city was gone, Don’t get me wrong, Back on the chain gang, and Brass in pocket
Christie Hynde and Ray Davies of The Kinks had a daughter. I can imagine what talent she has! Maybe time for some more Kinks as well. “Sunny Afternoon” is great!
Your comment made me go take a look, well turns out Chrissie also has a daughter with Simple Minds lead singer James Kerr, and Chrissie also dated John McEnroe...little Chrissie from Ohio certainly has a way with men it appears.
Thank you so much for playing something from Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders. She has an amazing voice. She's one of those singers that can reach right into your soul.
Y’all!! This was great! But, NOW you have to play their ‘Brass in Pocket’!! Which has been MY SONG every since I first heard it! I use to dial up and down the radio trying to find it! (That’s what we had to do back in the day)!
Great band, Chrissie Hynde is awesome! You can really go down a rabbit hole of good songs from the Pretenders. Brass In Pocket, Back On The Chain Gang, My City Was Gone, I Go To Sleep, Bad Boys Get Spanked, Middle of The Road, Talk of The Town. So many great songs.
I saw them years ago here in E'ville and they played to a pitifully small crowd. They played as if the place was jammed - awesome concert. I felt proud of their professionalism.
Chrissie has such a recognised voice and a power with the warmth and gentle edge to it. Other track you have to listen to are:- Brass in Pocket Precious 2000 Miles Kid Angel of the Morning Don’t Get Me Wrong Love to you all and keep the great work up too xxxxxx
One of the legendary lady rockers Chrissie Hynde. This song was in 1994 but the band formed in 1978 . Their first hit came in 79 Brass in my Pocket needs to be your next reaction. Also Back on the Chain Gang
Love the Pretenders! this is one of their later hits. They were big in the 80's as well. Don't Get Me Wrong is a super fun song!!! and it is still on my playlist!!!
When The Pretenders hit the scene in the late 70s, they were putting out bangers like Brass In Pocket, Middle of the Road, and Back On the Chain Gang. Like many rockers, they softened up later in their careers. That's what this song is...
Thank you for FINALLY reacting to The Pretenders. Hopefully you will do more because they are capable of doing everything from hard rockers to pop hits to ballads like this one. Chrissie is one hellova singer/songwriter.
Chrissie Hynde is a living rock legend. The Pretenders are HER band. She formed it, she writes all the songs. She is the front woman, the heart, the soul, the embodiment of that band. You must watch the video for “Middle of the road”. YOU WILL BE SHOOK.
Super stoked to see you guys getting on some Pretenders. One of the best, most underrated bands of their time. Chrissie Hynde rules. Check out Brass In Pocket, Back On The Chain Gang, Tattooed Love Boys. Also make a note for when this year gets to the holiday season, they do a version of Blue Christmas that's excellent. Edit: And while I'm thinking about female led bands from the late 70's and 80's, you guys gots to check out a group called Siouxsie and the Banshees. Great picks for them: Scarecrow, Kiss Them For Me, Cities In Dust, Christine, The Killing Jar, and they do an absolutely phenomenal cover of The Beatles' song Dear Prudence.
FINALLY!!!! Pretenders Rock!! I've been suggesting them to you for about a year now it seems. Glad you got there in the end! This one is awesome, but my 2 Favs are : Don't Get Me Wrong, and Brass In Pocket.
I dedicated this song to my fiancé when he was alive and he actually cried and actually apologized for crying. I told him that I don’t want to be with a man who doesn’t cry. I miss him every day. Every day without him is a knife in my heart.
You Struck Gold Guys. Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders are in a class of their own. Ya want some real Gold, listen to Ohio, Middle of the Road, I'm special...oh My My My, another Rabbit Hole Amber. You will Love the songs I just suggested, this is a very mellow song they did. Chrissie can also wail on the Guitar. Please, Please, Please do more of them on Female Friday Amber, Chrissie will have you Rocking in Your Socks Sister Girl. Another Band that never disappoints. I can't wait to see you react to Middle of the Road. I would never steer you the wrong way. Stay Blessed, cause You are Loved by Many. Much Love from California Kat ❤
I just found your channel and I love watching you guys react to songs to songs I loved as a kid. It’s such a joyful thing. I am shocked that you haven’t yet listened to any Tower of Power. What is Hip or Soul with a Capital S are good songs. Their horns are so tight it’s not even funny. Thanks again for these vids.
Thank you so much for finally doing Chrissy Hynde and the Pretenders! Her voice is so great! This is a ballad and a great one! But, Chrissy and the Pretenders can rock! Gotta do some more! Talk of the Town, Back on the chain gang, Brass in Pocket!
I am so happy you finally got to The Pretenders - I have been suggesting this group since you first started doing female Fridays. They were pioneers of the new wave/post punk movement starting in the late 70s. Chrissie is one of my favorite artists. She has released some solo work and continues to perform with The Pretenders. She also appeared on the TV show Friends and sang Smelly Cat with Phoebe. They do everything from soft ballads (I Go to Sleep, Show Me - two of my favorites) to real rockers (Mystery Achievement, I Hurt You) and even a Christmas song (2000 Miles). You really can't go wrong with The Pretenders - they have so many incredible songs.
Love love love The Pretenders. "I'll Stand by You" was used as the backing track for the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) ads here in Australia. Bought tears to my eyes every time it played. Brass in Pocket and Back in the Chain Gang are among my favourites.
Oh wow you've now discovered The Pretenders. You're going to love these guys.
Crying as usual. This song is so powerful.
Pretenders, Rock since the 70s.
Chrissie is actually an American from Ohio, the rest of band is British. Many great songs from them from soft ballads to full on rockers. Their first hit is "Brass in Pocket" you guys would love it. Message of Love, and Middle of the Road are a couple of rockers.
One of Akron's finest, along with Devo. And Joe Walsh lived right up the road. I recall reading an interview with Chrissie and she said that Akron was so depressing she would have died had she stayed there.
I'm was born in Lima, Ohio BTW...
One of her songs mentions Ohio.
“My City Was Gone”
Chrissy Hynde
Sexiest woman in rock and roll. Her voice makes me weak in the knees. I'm in my 50s and I've had a major crush on her since I was a teenager. 😍
I'm with the majority here, you guys will love BRASS IN POCKET.
"Brass in Pocket" was their first hit, but "Middle of the Road" is FIRE!
Yes! Middle of the Road!
@@shanedesselle2590 Actually their first hit was "Kid", a cover of a Kinks song.
🤚 Another vote for Middle of the Road
@@othermotte It was never released as a single in the USA. We don't recognize it as a single here.
@@othermotte Actually - Kid was written by Chrissie Hynde, and their first hit was Stop Your Sobbing (which was a cover of a Kinks song)
When there is nobody for you, you learn to be hard and strong
Chrissie Hynde. So happy you've gotten to some Pretenders! She's one of the original badass chicks of rock and roll. She's also a wicked guitar player AND she rocks the harmonica! Check out "Middle of the Road" to hear that. "Brass in Pocket", "Back On the Chain Gang", "My City Was Gone"... all are classics. She also duetted with UB40 to do a cover of Sonny and Cher's "I Got You Babe" that you would love.
ooooo... forgot about their version of I Got You Babe...so good!
Love Back On The Chain Gang. My favorite song by them
Their song "Mystery Achievement' is a good rocker. Love the bass riff.
Yes! I've been waiting for them to get to The Pretenders. Let's hope for many more from then.
And breakfast in bed with ub40
Oh man you have got to go down the Pretenders rabbit hole!! Brass in Pocket, Don't Get Me Wrong, Back On The Chain Gang, Message of Love, Middle of the Road, Talk of the Town, My City Was Gone, Kid. I believe she wrote this for her son. You will love the Pretenders, she is a great song writer and performer! Love your Reactions! Peace, Love, Courage from Detroit!
You listed Talk of the Town, twice. No harm, it is that good. 😉
👆👆👆THIS play list!
Hey Detroit! Battle Creek in the house! Del Shannon recorded Runaway here in Battle Creek. I don't think J and Amber have reacted to Del Shannon yet.
Awesome list !
My City was Gone
"Back On The Chain Gang" and "Don't Get Me Wrong" are other great options by The Pretenders. But my personal favorite is "Middle Of The Road".
My favorite is 2000 Miles.
Ditto!
Seconded! You gotta check out “Back on the Chain Gang” next, for sure. She also did the amazing song “Walk Away” with Cheap Trick.
Yes, Sally - Chain gang is so catchy.. as is "dont' get me wrong" -- I love Chrissie.. especially live.. b/c she sounds almost identical to recordings.. she can hit all those notes.. and with style!
I love, LOVE Message of Love. That tune will always be one of those songs that can completely change my mood, no matter what kind of day I’m having. My “dance it out” song ❤️
Chrissie and the Pretenders certainly CAN ROCK. But this is a beautiful ballad and you can hear the power and emotion in her unique voice
Another is 2,000 Miles... A beautiful song that's a holiday song but I love to listen to all year ❤️
I’ll stand by you!
Shes my favorite rock chick. She's tough and vulnerable all at once. Mostly tough. 😂
"Let me come along cause even if you're wrong, I'll stand by you." 🥺 This song slays me every single time. It's beautiful. Chrissie is perfect. ❤
This slays my heart…my son just started a 5 year prison sentence and no matter what, even though he did wrong, I stand by him. 💕
Agreed
@@Dee-JayW I'm so sorry. Please stay strong for him and you. ❤
@@HelloClarice80 im doing my best but it is the hardest thing I've ever dealt with. Grieving.
90's era Chrissie Hynde as a 40 year old was my dream girl, I was a teenager in the 90's.
My husband, had 7 cancers, I stood by him. This song reminds me of how much I did, and took care of him while he fought it, lost his job, went to college, became a teacher, all while fighting cancer. I didn't quit on him, when he wanted me too.. I continued to stand by him, constantly.
Keep up the good work guys!!
7 cancers? woot?
@@NostalgicMem0ries yeah the last one took him 8 years ago.
@@TheKelinrose how is it possible to have 7 cancers? did he had seperate 7 or fought him off 7 times?
@@NostalgicMem0ries 7 different times from 2004 to 2015. the last 3 were within 6 months of one another. myxoid liposarcoma is aggressive cancer that the doctors believe was because he had a mutated gene from his dad who served in Vietnam and we can't claim it.
@@TheKelinrose oh now i get it, sry for you loss, cancer is tough battle, sadly everyone looses in the end, my grandpa died from lung cancer ;\
Im so happy you got to hear Chrissie and her band. This song is from the 90s but they started at the latest of the 70s, you need to listen to "brass in pocket" and "back on the chain gang"
Please do their song "Back On The Chain Gang", Chrissie's voice hits emotionally deep on that song, i'm sure you guys will love it
MESSAGE OF LOVE
My dearest husband....gone 5 months...I'll stand by you ❣️❣️❣️
Chrissie Hynde would be on the female Mount Rushmore of rock and roll. The Pretenders' album, 'Learning to Crawl' is one of the best of the 1980's. 'Middle of the Road' 'My City Was Gone,' and 'Back on the Chain Gang' are the three biggest and best hits from that one but the whole album is phenomenal.
Other songs by the band definitely worth a listen are their breakthrough hit 'Brass in Pocket,' 'Dont Get Me Wrong,' 'Time the Avenger,' and 'Message of Love.'
So great to see you discover Chrissie. She's a remarkable talent and an important figure in rock history.
Lead singer Chrissie Hynde was on campus at Kent State during the Kent State Massacre in 1970. The CSNY song Ohio is about that event.
Try some of the Pretenders early hits: Middle of the Road, Brass In Pocket, or Back on the Chain Gang.
1970
@@bradsullivan2495 oops, typo. thanks
Cole porters Chain gang great song
did not know that. . .
A friend of mine dated Chrissie while they were both at Kent State. He said they were just two broke college kids who couldn’t afford to go on expensive dates so they rode their bicycles around town. They’re still friends to this day and hang out whenever she comes home to Ohio.
Dealing with depression !
Support is needed !
Love this song !
Chrissie Hynde has a very unique voice...The Pretenders have a couple of upbeat classics like "Back on the Chain Gang" and "Brass In Pocket".
Chrissie is Rock and Roll royalty.
Yeah! Chrissie, Chrissie, Chrissie! Jay and Amber know I’ve been begging for some Pretenders for almost a year now! Gotta play their early stuff. You’ll agree Chrissie is a rock goddess. Singer-songwriter extraordinaire. She especially rips it on “Precious,” but there are so many others: “Tattooed Love Boys,” “Stop Your Sobbing,” “Mystery Achievement” “Back On The Chain Gang.” So good!🔥🤙
Yes! I'm always a little taken aback by how frequently many fans list songs from the post James Honeyman Scott and Pete Farndon classic lineup era of the Pretenders first.
I always suggest songs from those first two albums before suggesting any of their later music. But hey, what do I know.
Agree agree agree.... 💯%
@@HidingFromFate - What do you know? It seems you know more than the majority of the commentators here. I was scrolling through the comments and I was like "how young these people must be that they don't know any of their best material." Until I found Chris' comment. If I could I'd suggest Jay and Amber the whole first album!
@@module79l28 Agreed. I would put their first album on my desert island list of all time great albums. IMO, it still holds up well even today.
@@HidingFromFate Totally agree! People on here keep mentioning later songs as early Pretenders.
Great choice!!
You know it’s a top song when Amber stops it mid way.
The Pretenders are one of my favorite bands. You have to listen to their late 70s/ early 80s post-punk stuff that made them famous.
"Precious", "Stop Your Sobbing", "Kid", "Tattooed Love Boys", "The Phone Call", "Middle of the Road", "Brass In Pocket", and more, so much to choose from
Beautiful love song, describing true, unconditional love.
The song and video makes me think of helping somebody breaking addiction, going through the long night, dark night of the soul…
The Pretenders are awesome! Throwing my hat into the ring, check out "Don't Get Me Wrong."
More Pretenders
So many songs... "Back on the Chain Gang" "Brass in Pocket" "My City Was Gone"... The band has been around since 1978. The one consistent member has always been Chrissie Hynde. The next longest member is the drummer Martin Chambers . He was there for the beginning of the band... left for about 7 years in the late 80s till the early 90s then came back. Chrissie is from Akron, Ohio, but moved to London in her early 20s. The song "My City Was Gone" was about her returning to her home town in Ohio and finding all the places she liked when she was young were gone.
The Mount Rushmore of Rock Chicks from my childhood is Janis, Stevie, Joan, and Chrissie. Middle of the Road, Don't Get Me Wrong, Back on the Chain Gang, all classics. A favorite Chrissie vocal that I listen to every Christmas is 10,000 Miles.
Guys, save their song "2000 Miles" until Christmas. Best time to play it. 👍
She’s one of the great ladies of rock
J & Amber, you'll love their "Brass In Pocket", "Mystery Achievement" and "Message Of Love"!!! Their debut self-titled album was outstanding!!! The first two songs listed are from the debut album
I agree with you my favorite Pretenders song 💕
@@tonijohnson6642not sure which song, but thank you.
Don't forget "Middle of the Road."
MYSTERY ACHIEVEMENT is an outstanding super underrated song! It's fire!!!
My favorite song of the pretenders is " Brass in pocket " great song . One of thier best . This awesome lady is married to lead singer of the band Simple minds. Their biggest hit being "Don't you forget about me"
This song always gets me right in the feels. There are few things on this earth that are more beautiful than unqualified love.
2:32 "I don't know if she does rock" What on earth are you talking about!? This is a rock song with everything 😯
Can't add much to all the great comments here, just that Chrissie Hynde's stylistic range is jaw-dropping! The delicate plaintive "Kid", the vicious punk of "Precious", and the sweet pop of "Don't Get me Wrong". She's one of a kind, and I count myself lucky to have seen The Pretenders live back in the eighties. ❤️
Love this group!
"Nothing you confess,
Can make me love you less."
"Take me into your darkest hour."
The song is about unconditional love.
Absolutely!!!
Was at a music festival, Chrissy Hind was guest singing on one song! My friend was working the stage. She handed my friend her handbag put out her ciggie walked on stage sang perfectly. Walked off, took her handbag back said thanks and was gone. Utter professional! Love her!
"Mystery Achievement" is an underrated gem from their first album.
That song doesn't get mentioned or suggested nearly enough. It's epic, or it's a banger, no...it's an epic banger!
yes!! My favorite Pretenders song!!
Love Chrissie seen her so many times..she is one of the greats ...!!! and you two are the cutest couple.. Brass in pocket is my favorite.
Love this! She's such a rocker too. You'll have to revisit The Pretenders. Thank you
So glad you are checking out the Pretenders.
This song makes me cry! Its beautiful. Chrissy is amazing!
I used to play this song for my late husband when he was terminally ill. Our twist was that he was an amputee, thus my standing by him.
When your ready to hear the Pretenders rock I suggest
Middle of the road, My city was gone, Don’t get me wrong, Back on the chain gang, and Brass in pocket
"Message Of Love" is a rocking good tune. And the message is so positive.
My husband and I, this is our song! We will play it at our vow renewal. He has been my rock during horrible illness. He pushes me to not give up.
Luv Chrissy & The Pretenders! "Brass in Pocket" next! Yeah, sweet sing but she had an edge.
Oh My I have been waiting for you to do Chrissie Hynde. She has an amazing voice. This song is perfect Mom song for their children. ❤🪅🎇
Oh heck yeah baby she is awesome
Christie Hynde and Ray Davies of The Kinks had a daughter. I can imagine what talent she has! Maybe time for some more Kinks as well. “Sunny Afternoon” is great!
Your comment made me go take a look, well turns out Chrissie also has a daughter with Simple Minds lead singer James Kerr, and Chrissie also dated John McEnroe...little Chrissie from Ohio certainly has a way with men it appears.
Love the Pretenders...Enjoy listening to a new group...You will love them too
Thank you so much for playing something from Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders. She has an amazing voice. She's one of those singers that can reach right into your soul.
One of the greatest songs ever
This is a rare ballad by Chrissie Hynde. She's mostly rock/punk. Tons of great songs: Prescious, Up the Neck, Tattooed Love Boys, Mystery Achievement,
Y’all!! This was great! But, NOW you have to play their ‘Brass in Pocket’!! Which has been MY SONG every since I first heard it! I use to dial up and down the radio trying to find it! (That’s what we had to do back in the day)!
Great band, Chrissie Hynde is awesome! You can really go down a rabbit hole of good songs from the Pretenders. Brass In Pocket, Back On The Chain Gang, My City Was Gone, I Go To Sleep, Bad Boys Get Spanked, Middle of The Road, Talk of The Town. So many great songs.
My City Was Gone is a great one and much more of a rock vibe.
Brass In Pocket is what made me fall in love with Chrissie and the band back in the day.. her voice is that song still makes me so happy!!! 🥰
Not to mention she plays a really cool waitress in their badass video to this song.
🖤I LOVE that video.🖤 The 80s encapsulated. 😊
THANK YOU so very much!! My favorite band and singer
I saw them years ago here in E'ville and they played to a pitifully small crowd. They played as if the place was jammed - awesome concert. I felt proud of their professionalism.
Please more Pretenders. She has one of the best voices in rock and roll.
Chrissie has such a recognised voice and a power with the warmth and gentle edge to it.
Other track you have to listen to are:-
Brass in Pocket
Precious
2000 Miles
Kid
Angel of the Morning
Don’t Get Me Wrong
Love to you all and keep the great work up too xxxxxx
Chrissy is an American treasure. And she definitely does rock!
Amazing band and singer. Fun fact Chrissy was on an episode of Friends as a singer at the coffee house.
Such a beautiful song, The Pretenders...Great Choice!!!
Yes she can rock. Try "Middle of the Road". I'm a 65 year old and I love sharing your musical discoveries.
Yes, I've been waiting for pretenders.
Make no mistake, Pretenders rock. The first album is a killer rocker. "Tattooed Love Boys" "Precious" and "Kid" stand out
One of the legendary lady rockers Chrissie Hynde. This song was in 1994 but the band formed in 1978 . Their first hit came in 79 Brass in my Pocket needs to be your next reaction. Also Back on the Chain Gang
Love the Pretenders! this is one of their later hits. They were big in the 80's as well. Don't Get Me Wrong is a super fun song!!! and it is still on my playlist!!!
When The Pretenders hit the scene in the late 70s, they were putting out bangers like Brass In Pocket, Middle of the Road, and Back On the Chain Gang. Like many rockers, they softened up later in their careers. That's what this song is...
Thank you for FINALLY reacting to The Pretenders. Hopefully you will do more because they are capable of doing everything from hard rockers to pop hits to ballads like this one. Chrissie is one hellova singer/songwriter.
Chrissie Hynde is a living rock legend. The Pretenders are HER band. She formed it, she writes all the songs. She is the front woman, the heart, the soul, the embodiment of that band.
You must watch the video for “Middle of the road”. YOU WILL BE SHOOK.
I saw them live a few years ago. They sound even better (I cried, lol). And she looks the same as she did in the 80’s, it’s amazing.
(I know this song is not from the 80’s.)
The best and most beautiful song of all the times ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Super stoked to see you guys getting on some Pretenders. One of the best, most underrated bands of their time. Chrissie Hynde rules. Check out Brass In Pocket, Back On The Chain Gang, Tattooed Love Boys. Also make a note for when this year gets to the holiday season, they do a version of Blue Christmas that's excellent.
Edit: And while I'm thinking about female led bands from the late 70's and 80's, you guys gots to check out a group called Siouxsie and the Banshees. Great picks for them: Scarecrow, Kiss Them For Me, Cities In Dust, Christine, The Killing Jar, and they do an absolutely phenomenal cover of The Beatles' song Dear Prudence.
FINALLY!!!! Pretenders Rock!! I've been suggesting them to you for about a year now it seems. Glad you got there in the end!
This one is awesome, but my 2 Favs are : Don't Get Me Wrong, and Brass In Pocket.
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I agree that was such a fantastic reaction. Lol
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I dedicated this song to my fiancé when he was alive and he actually cried and actually apologized for crying. I told him that I don’t want to be with a man who doesn’t cry. I miss him every day. Every day without him is a knife in my heart.
Omg. I dedicated this song to my fiancé too. He cried. A real man cries. He died while I did chest compressions 2 1/2 yrs ago. I lived him so!!!
I’ve always thought this was a masterpiece. I love her voice!
The Pretenders...10,000 miles please.
You mean "2000 Miles", and yes, that is a must.
@@guitarzan5328 YES! That's the one. Thank you.
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that whole album is legit, Amy Mann is one of my all time favorite female artists. A great musican and prolific song writer.
You Struck Gold Guys. Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders are in a class of their own. Ya want some real Gold, listen to Ohio, Middle of the Road, I'm special...oh My My My, another Rabbit Hole Amber. You will Love the songs I just suggested, this is a very mellow song they did. Chrissie can also wail on the Guitar. Please, Please, Please do more of them on Female Friday Amber, Chrissie will have you Rocking in Your Socks Sister Girl. Another Band that never disappoints. I can't wait to see you react to Middle of the Road. I would never steer you the wrong way. Stay Blessed, cause You are Loved by Many. Much Love from California Kat ❤
Yeah, great pick Amber.
You really can't go wrong with The Pretenders... So many great songs to chose from..!
This song has made me cry for decades. Thank you for all you do!
I do remember this song but most of what I like from them is late 70s and 80s songs Back on the Chain Gang, Brass in Pocket and Middle of the Road.
this song always gives me chills and gets me emotional. One of the best songs lyrically.
FINALLY!❤️ Love her voice. “Brass in Pocket” should be next.
I just found your channel and I love watching you guys react to songs to songs I loved as a kid. It’s such a joyful thing. I am shocked that you haven’t yet listened to any Tower of Power. What is Hip or Soul with a Capital S are good songs. Their horns are so tight it’s not even funny. Thanks again for these vids.
Thank you so much for finally doing Chrissy Hynde and the Pretenders! Her voice is so great! This is a ballad and a great one! But, Chrissy and the Pretenders can rock! Gotta do some more! Talk of the Town, Back on the chain gang, Brass in Pocket!
Chrissie is no joke. She rocks out with the best of them. She is the real deal- which makes her band's name ironic.
Ahh - Chrissie Hynde, Joan Jett's soul partner in music with a very cool voice!
The Pretenders are worthy of a DEEP dive.
I am so happy you finally got to The Pretenders - I have been suggesting this group since you first started doing female Fridays. They were pioneers of the new wave/post punk movement starting in the late 70s.
Chrissie is one of my favorite artists. She has released some solo work and continues to perform with The Pretenders. She also appeared on the TV show Friends and sang Smelly Cat with Phoebe.
They do everything from soft ballads (I Go to Sleep, Show Me - two of my favorites) to real rockers (Mystery Achievement, I Hurt You) and even a Christmas song (2000 Miles). You really can't go wrong with The Pretenders - they have so many incredible songs.
Love love love The Pretenders. "I'll Stand by You" was used as the backing track for the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) ads here in Australia. Bought tears to my eyes every time it played.
Brass in Pocket and Back in the Chain Gang are among my favourites.