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coy
(san antonio)
Posted: May 07, 2013 - 16:11
 
go chrissie !!

WonderLizard
(2,755.46 mi. due east of Paradise)
Posted: Jan 02, 2013 - 08:30
 
 Raechel wrote:
never heard this before and thought it was Ani
 
Bill's listening—today followed by Ani's "32 Flavors."

WonderLizard
(2,755.46 mi. due east of Paradise)
Posted: Jan 02, 2013 - 08:29
 
 That_SOB wrote:
Great clarity on the 12 string. Love this lady can't understand why she refuses to marry me.
Perhaps it's because I haven't had the oppurtunity to ask her .. . . But I would if I could I would... {#Hearteyes}
 
Maybe it's the name. Have you considered maybe "That_Warm_and_Fuzzy_Guy"?

asilbuch
(way too close)
Posted: Jan 02, 2013 - 08:27
 
the older I am, the more I love her

jadewahoo
Posted: Aug 29, 2012 - 15:46
 
There is just something so right about The Pretenders.

Dexwood
(The corner of Now and Then)
Posted: Jun 27, 2012 - 19:04
 
"ask my advice, I say use the door"... coldest, best, tough love advice in rock lyrics. Great song.

MoM$CooKin
(AnAlteredState)
Posted: Feb 21, 2012 - 18:56
 
as I turn the volume up.....
 

That_SOB
(In at least 2 places at once)
Posted: Dec 20, 2011 - 08:08
 
Great clarity on the 12 string. Love this lady can't understand why she refuses to marry me.
Perhaps it's because I haven't had the oppurtunity to ask her .. . . But I would if I could I would... {#Hearteyes}

MiracleDrug
(Earth)
Posted: Dec 20, 2011 - 08:03
 
 finoufk wrote:
maybe the best female rock voice...
 

I'd lose the maybe...

drewd
Posted: Dec 20, 2011 - 08:03
 
This whole album/video is excellent. I enjoyed most of the Unplugged music of that time.

finoufk
(Bordeaux - france)
Posted: Dec 20, 2011 - 08:02
 
maybe the best female rock voice...

helgigermany
(Germany)
Posted: Oct 18, 2011 - 00:11
 
Timeless music from a great band! This tune very nice because live!


UncleChig
(Montreal)
Posted: Sep 16, 2011 - 09:43
 
a lovely song by Chrissie, but it totally comes alive in full proportion in the concert footage. Check it out.

Rooney
(Near Paradise)
Posted: May 13, 2011 - 09:36
 
 coding_to_music wrote:
Chick can sing — and write !

 

And HOW!!!   {#Notworthy}

coding_to_music
(Beantown)
Posted: May 13, 2011 - 09:13
 
Chick can sing — and write !


iTuner
Posted: Apr 11, 2011 - 18:47
 
Generally like The Pretenders but this one song isn't a favorite.

treatment_bound
(Duluth to Madison)
Posted: Mar 11, 2011 - 06:41
 
 alisavox wrote:


seems I haven't hear a lot of Grace Jones on RP. Wonder why.

 
I remember when this came out.  It got a big push by Island Records, and received a ton of club play (if not radio play).  I recall listening to the whole thing once in a record store, but I almost bailed when I heard the Petty cover. 

She somehow turned T.V.O.D.'s "Warm Leatherette" into a dominatrix anthem, and looks like she's ready to kick your ass if you're not on board.



Side A
  1. "Warm Leatherette" (Daniel Miller) - 4:25 (Cassette/CD - 5:38)
  2. "Private Life" (Chrissie Hynde) - 5:10 (Cassette/CD - 6:19)
  3. "A Rolling Stone" (Deniece Williams, Fritz Baskett, Grace Jones) - 3:30
  4. "Love is the Drug" (Bryan Ferry, Andy Mackay) - 7:15 (Cassette/CD - 8:41)

Side B

  1. "The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game" (Smokey Robinson) - 3:50 (Cassette/CD - 6:45)
  2. "Bullshit" (Barry Reynolds) - 5:20
  3. "Breakdown" (Tom Petty) - 5:30
  4. "Pars" (Jacques Higelin) - 4:05 (Cassette/CD - 4:44)


alisavox
Posted: Jan 07, 2011 - 15:39
 
 kaybee wrote:

This is excellent but I must agree; it lacks the trancelike effect of Grace Jones' version.

 

seems I haven't hear a lot of Grace Jones on RP. Wonder why.


Raechel
Posted: Sep 02, 2010 - 17:34
 
 WonderLizard wrote:

Agree about Chrissie, but I would also nominate Grace Slick and Joan Osborne. I regard both Fiona Apple and Ani Difranco as very sexy as well, though for pure voice, it's Chrissie, Grace, and Joan.

 

never heard this before and thought it was Ani

Supernat
(Belgium)
Posted: Aug 01, 2010 - 17:30
 


AAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah !

dggeek
Posted: Apr 28, 2010 - 07:50
 
Like The Pretenders.  Do not like the wailing she does in this song. {#Snooty}

RedGuitar
(Iowa, USA)
Posted: Apr 28, 2010 - 07:50
 
 WonderLizard wrote:

Agree about Chrissie, but I would also nominate Grace Slick and Joan Osborne. I regard both Fiona Apple and Ani Difranco as very sexy as well, though for pure voice, it's Chrissie, Grace, and Joan.

 
Does Grace sing any more?


WonderLizard
(2,755.46 mi. due east of Paradise)
Posted: Dec 23, 2009 - 06:12
 
 unclehud wrote:
Does anyone currently signing have as sexy a voice?  Or is this just my opinion?

(Edit)  I scrolled down.  It's not just me.
 
Agree about Chrissie, but I would also nominate Grace Slick and Joan Osborne. I regard both Fiona Apple and Ani Difranco as very sexy as well, though for pure voice, it's Chrissie, Grace, and Joan.


j7
(Earth's largest mountain)
Posted: Nov 21, 2009 - 19:44
 
She Kicks Ass. Period.

WayUpNorth
(Down on the Farm)
Posted: Oct 21, 2009 - 09:50
 
  {#Arrowd} I agree, she is the reigning queen of sensual singing — due in part to the fact that it's natural, not contrived.

unclehud
(300 feet above the planet)
Posted: Oct 21, 2009 - 09:48
 
Does anyone currently singing have as sexy a voice?  Or is this just my opinion?

(Edit)  I scrolled down.  It's not just me.


ralphcanoe
(Ohio's north coast)
Posted: Aug 19, 2009 - 08:26
 
Recently heard her live in her hometown Akron. Unbelievable voice!

kaybee
(Lost in the Wilds of Toronto)
Posted: Feb 10, 2009 - 18:13
 
 MrDill wrote:
not a patch on Grace Jones imo
 
This is excellent but I must agree; it lacks the trancelike effect of Grace Jones' version.


brulie
Posted: Feb 10, 2009 - 11:02
 
One of my favorite lines of all time:
I just feel pity when lie, contempt when you cry.

Chrissie was never given her due as a songwriter.

jgaishin
Posted: Jan 09, 2009 - 19:17
 
When this first came out January 1980 I was blown away by the odd rhythm and tune, tried to remember it until I could hear it again. FIT Jensen Beach, FL. Anyone remember?

PurplePrincess
(the mountains)
Posted: Jan 09, 2009 - 19:13
 
Oh wow, so cool.......

bobcat1963
(the netherlands)
Posted: Dec 09, 2008 - 04:37
 
well, that's a nice voice!
nothing compared to Ms. hynde
{#Heartkiss}


vandal
(arriving somewhere, but not here. . .)
Posted: Sep 05, 2008 - 11:19
 
mfassett wrote:
Huh... when was it that I used to like them? Seems like a long time ago. I miss James Honeyman Scott.


me too. . .



chyk5
(Florida)
Posted: Sep 05, 2008 - 11:19
 
I used to love this song in high school. Her vocals are even better than the recorded version. She was always a badass.

Jelani
(Home of the freak, land of the vague)
Posted: Jun 02, 2008 - 17:46
 
All right , there better be some early Police to follow this set....
Like something from Regatta de Blanc.
sharkartist
Posted: May 02, 2008 - 07:41
 
Damn, this woman sends chills up my spine. Sensuality, sexuality and tough, I wouldn't wanna piss her off!
mfassett
(Redwood City, CA)
Posted: Mar 31, 2008 - 19:44
 
Huh... when was it that I used to like them? Seems like a long time ago.

I miss James Honeyman Scott.
MrDill
(Lake Distict U.K.)
Posted: Feb 29, 2008 - 07:21
 
not a patch on Grace Jones imo
HazzeSwede
(Vinyl Land)
Posted: Nov 27, 2007 - 01:23
 
1wolfy wrote:
The studio track is better in my opinion, but this is good
Oh,come on!Only reason I rated was that it´s live.
nigelr
(Coffs Harbour, Australia)
Posted: Nov 27, 2007 - 01:19
 
Outstandingly superb!
Chrissie delivers in style!
CoYoT51
(Reims, France)
Posted: Nov 27, 2007 - 01:18
 
" J'ai les glands... " nobody says this in France...
Weird but what a great song!
krich58
Posted: Oct 26, 2007 - 15:22
 
CH, thank you!
1wolfy
(Mission Viejo California)
Posted: Oct 26, 2007 - 15:22
 
The studio track is better in my opinion, but this is good
YA_MAN
(Irwin ,Pa)
Posted: Sep 25, 2007 - 06:40
 
Love this live version. She is one Bad rock n roller. Would'nt want to mess with her.
trekhead
(Oooh, I could just give you SUCH a Pinch!)
Posted: Jun 07, 2007 - 04:48
 
Um, I'm not sure...but I think Chrissie just dropped a turd there, at the beginning.

Same sound I make...


8 notwithstanding.
prickelpit96
(Hannover, Germany)
Posted: Jun 07, 2007 - 04:47
 
Live in Concert 1987 in Cologn // Germany...
Good old times? Yes...kind of...


rocco1207
(the area around Tikrit and Baghdad and east, west, south and north somewhat)
Posted: May 22, 2007 - 13:37
 
Don't mess with Chrissie
bokey
(Wastin' away in Filialdutyville)
Posted: May 22, 2007 - 13:36
 
Lets go to the video tape

(click here)

Wizzuvvoz
(middle of the road in the groin of America)
Posted: May 22, 2007 - 13:35
 
bokey wrote:
I am restraining myself and giving this a 7,although I'll probaly up it.
edit- that vocal vibrato and the 2 acoustics being so tight make this a 9
glad you removed the restraints. :-) definite 9 IMO :-)
scott4261
(Little Rock, AR)
Posted: May 06, 2007 - 19:22
 
I bought the first Pretenders album in early 1980. I was blown away. ...and I've been a fan since....