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.
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 ❤️
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!
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.
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
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!
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. ❤️
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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"
Dig this, I'm 71, lived alone for 20 yrs, I heard this song in 94 and made me cry, (in a good way). Did a search and found you two, reacting. Decided to share the time with you. Your love is inspiring. So I watched with you and still shed a little tear, but, (in a good way).🥲 Thanks PS had a crush on Chrissie since the 70's, The Pretenders are a Great Band.
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.
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!
The range of The Pretenders songs hit many genres, starting with Punk, "Precious", Rock, "Mystery Achievement".. a bit of reggae, "Private Life", an overlooked gem.. pop Rock, "Back On the Chain Gang" and ballads like this and "Talk Of the Town".. also Chrissie did a song about her hometown in Ohio called " My City Was Gone".. All tunes are excellent.. Enjoy!.. Thanks.
The Pretenders is really a late 70s-early 80s band who survived (with personnel changes) long-term. This is their main hit from the 90s. Try their early stuff: "Back on the Chain Gang"; "Brass in Pocket"; "Don't Get Me Wrong".
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...
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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!!!
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 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.
I agree with everyone- you HAVE to listen to “Brass in Pocket” and “Middle of the Road.” She’s a great rocker- the best concert was Chrissy Hynde and Stevie Nicks! Freaking amazed they’re in their 70’s. The ladies can ROCK.
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.
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 ❤
It's about time you guys were getting into The Pretenders. Every time I hear Chrissie Hynde's voice I'm reminded of how great it actually is. I always say my two favorite female singers are Karen Carpenter and Patsy Cline. I have to rank Chrissie right up there with them. And so many great songs...Stop Your Sobbing, Kid, Brass in Pocket, Message of Love, Thin Line Between Love and Hate, 2000 Miles, Don't Get Me Wrong, and the song that made me a Pretenders fan in the first place...Back on the Chain Gang!!!
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.
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 love Chrissie! Their first big hit was Brass in Pocket. Loved it. Another great one is The Middle of The Road! Theyve had a lot of great hits. She has she has performed with her original band, and after the death of one of the members and another left, she put together another band. Some of her best songs were recorded when she went out on her own, writing her own songs. Love her! ❤
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.
The Pretenders was a group formed in 1978! They had hits in the late seventies, “Brass in Pocket” (1979}, the eighties, Back On The Chain Gang (1982), and the nineties! Chrissie Hynde has a great voice! Check out some of their other hits!❤️❤️
They can definitely rock. Check out "Middle of the Road" and "My City Was Gone". Both excellent songs. Another female rocker you should definitely check out is Sass Jordan.
This is legitimately one of my favorite songs all-time, and one of the most beautiful love songs I've ever heard. It's the story of utter devotion and unconditional love! And Chrissie Hynde is usually known for a rock star voice, but as you said, she can show a lovely gentle side as well. I've been waiting for you guys to hear it for the first time. Love the song, and loved the reaction!
Chrissie and the Pretenders are one of my favorite bands and she just has such a great voice! Jay and Amber, you will have to check-out more of the Pretenders songs as you will be impressed.👍
You guys found an amazing treasure. This song is just perfection....I wrote to you a while ago about reacting to the official Moments video by Canadian country band Emerson Drive. It is an amazingly beautiful story - with a very strong message. Watching the video is a must to get the full story - and the band is fantastic - with a great rabbit hole to go down.
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 check out "Don't Get Me Wrong" for a great song & a fun, old skool MTV music video. It's classic 80's. "Brass In Pocket" is another good choice.
The Righteous Brothers - Rock & Roll Heaven 1974. If there's a rock n' roll heaven. Well you know they've got a hell of a band, band, band Jimmy gave us rainbows, And Janis took a piece of our hearts, And Otis brought us all to the dock of a bay.... The Righteous Brothers - Rock & Roll Heaven 1974 A must listen.
Salute to all powerful women. This memories from being a child. Awesome piece of music. Some of the greatest songs and voices ever. Listen to that voice so much heart.
As great as this is I much prefer their hard rockers like “Precious”, “The Wait” , “Middle Of The Road”. Chrissie rocks as hard as anyone in rock- male or female.
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…
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. 😍
"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)
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
"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!
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
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".
"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. ❤
@@chrissywalls5902 im doing my best but it is the hardest thing I've ever dealt with. Grieving.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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. ❤️
This song always gets me right in the feels. There are few things on this earth that are more beautiful than unqualified love.
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. ❤🪅🎇
The Pretenders are awesome! Throwing my hat into the ring, check out "Don't Get Me Wrong."
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.
Martin Chambers is one of the best drummers in the business.
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 ;\
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!!!
"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!!
When there is nobody for you, you learn to be hard and strong
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
Guys, save their song "2000 Miles" until Christmas. Best time to play it. 👍
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.
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"
Love this! She's such a rocker too. You'll have to revisit The Pretenders. Thank you
Dig this, I'm 71, lived alone for 20 yrs, I heard this song in 94 and made me cry, (in a good way). Did a search and found you two, reacting. Decided to share the time with you. Your love is inspiring. So I watched with you and still shed a little tear, but, (in a good way).🥲 Thanks PS had a crush on Chrissie since the 70's, The Pretenders are a Great Band.
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.
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!
Make no mistake, Pretenders rock. The first album is a killer rocker. "Tattooed Love Boys" "Precious" and "Kid" stand out
The range of The Pretenders songs hit many genres, starting with Punk, "Precious", Rock, "Mystery Achievement".. a bit of reggae, "Private Life", an overlooked gem.. pop Rock, "Back On the Chain Gang" and ballads like this and "Talk Of the Town".. also Chrissie did a song about her hometown in Ohio called " My City Was Gone"..
All tunes are excellent.. Enjoy!.. Thanks.
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,
2:32 "I don't know if she does rock" What on earth are you talking about!? This is a rock song with everything 😯
This song makes me cry! Its beautiful. Chrissy is amazing!
The Pretenders is really a late 70s-early 80s band who survived (with personnel changes) long-term. This is their main hit from the 90s. Try their early stuff: "Back on the Chain Gang"; "Brass in Pocket"; "Don't Get Me Wrong".
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.
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...
"Nothing you confess,
Can make me love you less."
"Take me into your darkest hour."
The song is about unconditional love.
Absolutely!!!
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
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.
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. 😊
FINALLY!❤️ Love her voice. “Brass in Pocket” should be next.
This is my favorite Pretenders song. Two big hits are Back On The Chain Gang and Brass In Pocket.
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.
Oh heck yeah baby she is awesome
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.
Got into them when I was around 17. Now I’m 60 and still love that voice. Great concerts too!
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
Love the Pretenders...Enjoy listening to a new group...You will love them too
Ahh - Chrissie Hynde, Joan Jett's soul partner in music with a very cool voice!
Another great song by the Pretenders is "Its A Thin Line Between Love And Hate."
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!!!
I danced with my son at his wedding to this song. Love this song so much!
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.
I really love the Album "Isle of View" the Pretenders with a Classical String section doing their Hits!
Yes she can rock. Try "Middle of the Road". I'm a 65 year old and I love sharing your musical discoveries.
So glad you are checking out the Pretenders.
Amazing band and singer. Fun fact Chrissy was on an episode of Friends as a singer at the coffee house.
Pretenders are A+, and always love their 80s classics like MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, MESSAGE OF LOVE, and SHOW ME. Thanks for your review. Keep smiling 🤘 🙂
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I agree that was such a fantastic reaction. Lol
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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.
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.
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.
I agree with everyone- you HAVE to listen to “Brass in Pocket” and “Middle of the Road.”
She’s a great rocker- the best concert was Chrissy Hynde and Stevie Nicks! Freaking amazed they’re in their 70’s. The ladies can ROCK.
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.
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 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.)
I'm with the majority here, you guys will love BRASS IN POCKET.
It's about time you guys were getting into The Pretenders. Every time I hear Chrissie Hynde's voice I'm reminded of how great it actually is. I always say my two favorite female singers are Karen Carpenter and Patsy Cline. I have to rank Chrissie right up there with them. And so many great songs...Stop Your Sobbing, Kid, Brass in Pocket, Message of Love, Thin Line Between Love and Hate, 2000 Miles, Don't Get Me Wrong, and the song that made me a Pretenders fan in the first place...Back on the Chain Gang!!!
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.
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 love Chrissie! Their first big hit was Brass in Pocket. Loved it. Another great one is The Middle of The Road! Theyve had a lot of great hits. She has she has performed with her original band, and after the death of one of the members and another left, she put together another band. Some of her best songs were recorded when she went out on her own, writing her own songs. Love her! ❤
Yeah, great pick Amber.
You really can't go wrong with The Pretenders... So many great songs to chose from..!
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.
I’ve always thought this was a masterpiece. I love her voice!
The Pretenders was a group formed in 1978! They had hits in the late seventies, “Brass in Pocket” (1979}, the eighties, Back On The Chain Gang (1982), and the nineties! Chrissie Hynde has a great voice! Check out some of their other hits!❤️❤️
Chrissie Hynde's has been my fav female rock voice for decades now - ever since first hearing brass in pocket. And I've heard many many others!
The best and most beautiful song of all the times ❤❤❤❤❤❤
They can definitely rock. Check out "Middle of the Road" and "My City Was Gone". Both excellent songs. Another female rocker you should definitely check out is Sass Jordan.
Please more Pretenders. She has one of the best voices in rock and roll.
This is legitimately one of my favorite songs all-time, and one of the most beautiful love songs I've ever heard. It's the story of utter devotion and unconditional love! And Chrissie Hynde is usually known for a rock star voice, but as you said, she can show a lovely gentle side as well. I've been waiting for you guys to hear it for the first time. Love the song, and loved the reaction!
The Pretenders are a great band. Her voice just fleshes every song and they have many great releases.
I would have thought you did their music before. You’re in for a treat. Great catalog of music to do much more.
I saw The Pretenders in the 80’s and in 2017 with Stevie Nicks. Love Chrissie! Great guitar player too.
Please check out Til Tuesday " Voices Carry" Official Video...y'all will love it!! Thank you for your great channel!!
I'd also love to see a reaction to "Coming Up Close."
that whole album is legit, Amy Mann is one of my all time favorite female artists. A great musican and prolific song writer.
Crying as usual. This song is so powerful.
You guys really need to check out KD Lang. Her version of Hallelujah from the 2010 Olympics! Her vocals will send shivers...!
k.d. lang has the greatest voice I have ever heard live. Her version of Crying is amazing.
Chrissie and the Pretenders are one of my favorite bands and she just has such a great voice! Jay and Amber, you will have to check-out more of the Pretenders songs as you will be impressed.👍
You guys found an amazing treasure. This song is just perfection....I wrote to you a while ago about reacting to the official Moments video by Canadian country band Emerson Drive. It is an amazingly beautiful story - with a very strong message. Watching the video is a must to get the full story - and the band is fantastic - with a great rabbit hole to go down.
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 check out "Don't Get Me Wrong" for a great song & a fun, old skool MTV music video. It's classic 80's. "Brass In Pocket" is another good choice.
She has the voice of an angel. This so is the definition of powerful love.
The best song of the world ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Brass in Pocket and My City was Gone are my 2 favorites. This one was okay, but definitely not a favorite outside of Chrissie's sound.
The Righteous Brothers - Rock & Roll Heaven 1974.
If there's a rock n' roll heaven. Well you know they've got a hell of a band, band, band
Jimmy gave us rainbows, And Janis took a piece of our hearts, And Otis brought us all to the dock of a bay....
The Righteous Brothers - Rock & Roll Heaven 1974 A must listen.
Would love you to react to Message of Love by the Pretenders.
Salute to all powerful women.
This memories from being a child. Awesome piece of music. Some of the greatest songs and voices ever. Listen to that voice so much heart.
As great as this is I much prefer their hard rockers like “Precious”, “The Wait” , “Middle Of The Road”. Chrissie rocks as hard as anyone in rock- male or female.
🎵 Not me baby I’m too Precious, fuck off. 🎶 💜
@@dharris8849 She’s the coolest.
Precious!! That's a banger!
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…