24 - The Chills - Leather Jacket

[@basaintl]

Couldn't believe I found this video. I last heard this song around 1994 in Lubbock, Texas when I was a DJ at KTXT (the Texas Tech student radio station).

[@TCMO99]

I agree with all of the positive comments here - this is a magnificent song by a truly important, underrated, phenomenal band.

[@bushy1967]

Still rocks big big time. Great post.

[@Thomasknife69]

@carzyhorse138 Saw them twice during the 80's, in Athens, Greece. I only remember that the single "Pink Frost" was dedicated to his memory. Great great band!

[@TCMO99]

This is such a great song by such a great band. I really hope to see one of their gigs one day, if that is possible, either here in the US or by me traveling to their turf in NZ. God bless Martin Phillips and the Chills!

[@allankelb2866]

I think I saw these guys at the harold park hotel about 450 years ago- great song by a great band- id forgotten how good they were! Now I am going to hunt down their music on cd

[@outpostoutpost]

Brisbane gig was at Metropolis... they played in cave made out of camo netting... yes, one of the best gigs ever.

[@wesskin]

Cool song ! and Indeed : LEATHER JACKET IS COOL

[@puhoi61]

Thanks so much

[@diskochimp]

God, that's great...!

[@bocaburgler]

@klippspringer you must've only heard a couple tracks then

[@muddybrookrambler]

So so sad this vid is down! Any way to restore it? Can't be copyright issues--after 20+ years, any exposure the Chills get can only be a good thing...

[@basaintl]

I wonder why this song isn't on iTunes?

[@bbbrobo]

That is correct.....he died of leukemia(cancer of the blood or bone marrow). The jacket was actually willed to the lead singer Martin Phillipps by Martyn Bull. The song has a very deep and sad history, much like the band. Unfortunately, this band(and this song for that matter) never really made it big outside of New Zealand, some blamed a "curse" while others believe it was Martin Phillipps addictions. Clearly a case of coulda, woulda, shoulda, but never did band.

[@simonnunnfilm]

Anyone know the chords?

[@blacklthrpants2002]

Whatever happened to them? Are they still a singing group?

[@outpostoutpost]

Brisbane gig was at Metropolis... they played in cave made out of camo netting... yes, one of the best gigs ever.