![]() ![]() It was a revelation.”ĥ: I’ll Stand By You (from ‘Last Of The Independents’, 1994) Especially Private Life, which I never thought would work acoustically. “It was like I was hearing these songs for the first time. “As soon as I heard them running through things they were thinking of doing, I was sold,” producer Stephen Street recalled in the Pirate Radio box set’s sleevenotes. In retrospect, the performance was executed with aplomb, but the way Hynde and her team recalibrated the reggae-tinged Private Life was truly inspired. Though stripping their sound back to a largely acoustic set-up, the group showcased a few of their hits (Brass In Pocket, Kid, 2000 Miles) but also resurrected some of their best-loved deep cuts for the occasion, which was broadcast live from London’s Jacob Street Studios. Swiftly released in order to capitalise on the success of Last Of The Independents, and to take advantage of the then in-vogue MTV Unplugged format, Pretenders issued a live album of a different stripe with 1995’s The Isle Of View. Holding its own among the very best Pretenders songs, though, is the record’s first single, The Buzz: a vintage-style outing showcasing Walbourne’s stylish guitar filigrees and a sublime Hynde vocal.ġ7: Private Life (from ‘The Isle Of View’, 1995) This latter-day outfit were responsible for Hate For Sale: a high-quality collection ranging from the sneering, Damned-esque title track to the soulful ballad You Can’t Hurt A Fool. Pretenders’ current line-up, featuring Chrissie Hynde and original drummer Martin Chambers, plus bassist Nick Wilkinson and guitarist James Walbourne, may just be their best since the quartet formed. We reveal exactly why they’re special – so special – with the 20 best Pretenders songs.Ģ0: The Buzz (from ‘Hate For Sale’, 2020) Thanks to her singular songwriting talents and staunch support from some well-chosen collaborators, her band have amassed a formidable catalogue and remain a force to be reckoned with. The deaths of original members, guitarist James Honeyman-Scott and bassist Pete Farndon, threatened to derail the group, but leader Chrissie Hynde is nothing if not resilient. There is still no tour plans for The Pretenders and James Walbourne is currently on the road with his own band His Lordship.By melding punk aggression with a classic pop sensibility, Pretenders came up with a truly unique sound which propelled them towards major stardom during the early 80s. The latest album releeased by the band was “Hate For Sale” in 2020. Some of the most famous hits of The Pretenders are: “I’ll Stand By You”, “Brass In Pocket”, “Back On The Chain Gang”, “Don’t Get Me Wrong” and “Middle Of The Road”. If anyone wants to come and see me in the future it’s going to be punk rock/no hits. (I was just too scared to go back to waitressing.) But those greatest hits / ballads days are now behind me. And yes, I know that’s no reason to be in a rock band. I never wanted to go there in the first place but was trying to keep myself alive and pay the bills. “The other good news is that I ’m completely dumping any sort of Greatest Hits set for now on. Rock ‘n’ rollers don’t feature spreads in fashion magazines or awards or inclusion in halls of fame. So cool and so needed in these: songs by committee /auto-tuned/ multi-layered vocals / over produced / whinging / in it for the money / tits and ass age we’re in. “Hey everyone! Look at James Walbourne’s other band, His Lordship. ![]() Chrissie Hynde announces she won’t play The Pretenders hits anymore: ![]()
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