Chrissie Hynde The Pretenders - Six Song Medley

[@mcmccrane]

She is one of the greatest female rock voices ever. Period. The Pretenders were a global act in the 80's and deservedly so!

[@tarapayne4945]

Words

[@DidYouReadEULA]

Agreed, I think one of the greatest vocalist of all time, male or female. That voice is simply amazing, and her writing is as well.

[@RichBinell]

One of? Listen carefully. She uses words as percussive instruments. And her vibrato sends shivers. If it doesn't, call the coroner.

[@davedearth4826]

The sexiest breik sexy rules ever

[@adrianmonk4440]

DAMN SKIPPY !!!

[@carolwolf9614]

God, I love Chrissie Hynde. What a glorious woman.

[@gregfarmer8448]

"Stand By You". Goosebumps. What a voice, what emotion she brings to the song. That is one hell of a tight band she has with her. Martin on drums and his unique playing style and high mounted cymbals. Awesome.

[@guitmeister2767]

I love the fact that her voice has never really faltered after all these years. very consistent, very satisfying.

[@trenken]

Thats because she never pushed herself. She was never like geddy lee from rush for example who in the early days just sang so damn high and they played 200 shows a year doing that. The voice cant handle it long. She always sang easy stuff right from the start and that let her preserve her voice throughout her life. Its like darius rucker from hootie and the blowfish or rob thomas. They both still sound amazing bc they never pushed their limits.

[@MsAppassionata]

@@trenken Well, I don’t really know about that. I think she pushes it occasionally (like a live version of “Creep” I saw on KZbin), but I think that, in general, you’re probably correct.

[@hiphopdylan]

This is the best band she's had since the original line-up

[@scotabot7826]

My two most favorite female singers in the whole world will always be Chrissie Hynde and Karen Carpenter. When the Lord passed put singing talent to these two beautiful women, they both got a whole bunch more than anyone else. RIP James and Pete!! We still love you very, very much!!! The Pretenders will always be Chrissie, Martin, James and Pete!!!!

[@Joaquinonbasstheelectriklovein]

She's our most underrated national treasure...

[@dianebebbington5726]

American national treasure 😊

[@juliecook6057]

@@dianebebbington5726 Especially with the ABSOLUTE trash being put out now !! She really is amazing and the so-called current flakey wannabes ie: Beyonce, Nicky ... queen of trash Minaj etc !! Chrissie Hynde is SOOOO many levels and a class above them !! How utterly refreshing to hear and see real singing with a real musical instrument !! Luv you Chrissie !! 💖

[@jacquesdehue2290]

What do you mean by "underrated" ? Being a living rock legend, you can hardly do better. I stead of complaining, buy her recent releases.

[@juliecook6057]

@@jacquesdehue2290 Whom are you talking about?? Have you misread my comment as I NEVER said Chrissie Hynde was " underrated " !! In fact, I said the absolute complete opposite and was singing her praise !! 🤨🤔

[@jacquesdehue2290]

@@juliecook6057 Please don't take offence, Julie. I just put my comment in the wrong place, it was not addressed to you.

[@jodibedard4306]

I have loved Chrissie and the Pretenders since the 80's, I saw them and wore dark mascara to be like her. Whenever I hear Back on the Chain Gang, I think of my father, who I lost suddenly in 1995. That song really hits home. Chrissie was incredible back then and still is now. She's always been my idol and I got to see her about 5 years ago front row. My feet hurt from standing but I didn't care. It was so cool to see your idol 35 years later right in front you. Incredible.

[@RandyFricke]

Best female rock singer of all time. Chrissie Hynde.

[@Lesiku]

I love her voice. I used to listen to her on Radio Free Europe from communist Czechoslovakia. That is, when it was not jammed by the stupid commies. And when I escaped, I continued listen to her in America, where I live now. You made my life more happy/joyful, Chrissie Hynde. Thank you!

[@gabrielleelise220]

Stephen Ross After pointing out that her attire states she refuses to grow up...you made me recognize something in myself I never noticed before, lol

[@joellemaitre.6757]

age ,, 65 still charmed

[@moniquedouglas2448]

That's so great, Jozef...and so true! Love to you, Chrissie!

[@michaelwertzy9808]

Do you also dig REM? Murmur, which had "Radio Free Europe"on it?! jozef, on a radio interview, she said "I'm not much of a singer, and I'm not that good at guitar, but as long as I can keep a band together, I'm as happy as S...T! One of a kind rocker!

[@steveyancey5]

Welcome to the USA! Rock on....

[@JL-tc2lg]

She is precious, deserving of an audience that dances to her magic and majesty. i will always be greatful to her for the life she helped forge in me.

[@bldallas]

Absolutely love her voice, I truly think she’s female singer in rock and roll. Regarding this live set, she is SPOT ON! Sounds perfect; not a missed note or alternate melody to steer around the high notes, just killer. That first Pretenders record totally changed my taste in music, too. I bought the cassette before heading off to college in August 1980. My parents had gotten me a killer “boom box” for high school graduation and it seems like that cassette was permanently in that player for the better part of my freshman year. Just awesome.

[@tgshort7638]

Probably the most talented female artist of the 80s no she is the most talented and underappreciated. The lyrics the presentation the music is perfection.

[@HeatherFisher-p3s]

No idea why you think she’s under appreciated!!! She’s valued from conception to today -

[@tgshort7638]

@@HeatherFisher-p3s its not often one admits that lol.

[@lindablack3649]

Chrissy Hynde has one of the best voices ever in entertainment . Her guitar playing is great , and plus the way she addresses the audience . She is a born entertainer . Loved the medly . Thanks for the video .

[@TheHeartmindsoul]

Chrissie fuses her JAZZY voice with rock, pop, punk, rhythm + blues,folk and even twangy country tunes. No one else sounds like her,ever. She's been a real trail blazer for alternative music, is one of the greatest ever American vocalists.

[@kingdonald5308]

No one but Linda Ronstadt that is a good friend and fan of Chrissie!

[@startingwithalostsongs5173]

Ashamed that I had neglected to remember just how great Chrissie and the Pretenders were. Such a unique,original singer and catchy, clever and coool songs

[@lisabass7584]

I love you sweetheart you give me hope and faith I’m 65 years old and I know you rock out of seeing you in person a couple times God bless you

[@hurricanejohnson7879]

I guess that's what years of clean living and being a vegan can do for you. Chrissie Hynde simply sounds amazing. A great song writer, an amazing rhythm guitarist, a voice that sounds like a 20 year old, and a sense of stage presence that is - Just - Plain - COOL. I love her moves and her vocal inflections. it's also like she's the only one who is on the inside of a joke that we all should get! But we can't because she is too cool! I've seen lots of concerts from a lot of great classic bands. The Pretenders and Chrissy Hynde rock us just right - not too hard, not to mushy - but punchy and tight. Awesome band and the pedal steel is a perfect fit. Impressive.

[@erikthorsen240]

Great critique!

[@tomwood148]

Wow! I'm 71 and I just fell in love again!

[@carrrexx7190]

Calm down and change your Depends.

[@juliecook6057]

@@carrrexx7190 Feckin pml ...but NOT literally !! 👍😜😂😂

[@oliverkent8429]

hope u still her rocking

[@WilliamSoulier-yc4jh]

Love it

[@Me_ThatsWho]

that band is tight and one of the few to sound as good live as they do in studio. new RESPECT for them

[@beckjuly100]

It's so cool she and Martin Chambers have been able to keep this thing going for so long. Even after the loss of PF and JHS. They've kept the music viable and still just do it so well. Hat's off!!

[@larryleitch3803]

As a complete fan also, Chrissie, what can I say...hat's off, but that's all that's coming off. Lol bless you

[@jamesbowen8960]

She had to fire Martin but eventually hired him back. I am glad, he is a very good drummer.

[@marcddailey]

Die young and leave a beautiful body. So sad.

[@raulgarza1697]

I fell in Love with her in the 80's.

[@jamesdalton4166]

One of the best voices of all times.

[@lauranewberry6520]

James Dalton totally. Without a doubt. She is the best female singer to date so unique

[@jig7saw]

I think this was Her Best Group ! Killing It !!!

[@bldallas]

Without a doubt the greatest female singer-songwriter in rock and roll! This video just popped back up on my YT feed and I had to watched it (again for about the 10th time). She is absolutely amazing, sounds as fantastic as the first time I heard their first album in 1980. The band is tight as hell, too. That first album was my introduction to “new wave” music and it changed (ultimately broadened) my taste in music from that point forward. I know it sounds corny, but there is something about her voice and that sound that just makes me happy. Just awesome.

[@torbincase8202]

What a bad ass rocker, she was one of us , and we were one of her, I dig that chick

[@RickS2369]

One of the most recognizable voices in Rock history

[@wata2171]

She is a real rock musician. She so great.

[@richardkidwell4134]

Cant believe more fans of truly great music (and musicianship !) have not been checking in.

[@tednugent82]

Her voice has not lost anything...amazing and beautiful and inspiring...

[@murrayboler5700]

The Pretenders are unique, their music is timeless, their talent is amazing!!!! I love her voice!!!!!

[@davidhunt7249]

Chrissie Hynde is the bomb!!! She's a ROCKER! LOVE TO YOU CHRISSIE. YOU are in my catalog of eternal music! Peace!

[@ritaymbernon5397]

Thancks so much for fantastic concert!Great sound!👌⭐❣️🎸!Pretenders FOREVER!

[@Caitlin2me]

love, love, LOVE Chrissie!! Such a beautiful voice ~ one of the best female rockers!!!

[@michaelcafferkey7558]

Had a pretenders poster signed in lipstick from Christie. Love to all...

[@mauronavarrog]

Agree with Manny Gonzalez, she is THE BOSS! There has not been a voice like hers and probably never will. Can't get enough of her singing.

[@JIla-j7h]

😮one of best punk artists 👍♥️👌...

[@raynash4117]

She sounds amazing! Most underrated band! Hall of Fame get ready for them..

[@tgshort7638]

Best female artist of the 80s period nobody's close shes SPECIAL!

[@shahrul1962]

I tell you what, she has one special voice, and singing style. Mesmerising, subtle and unmistakable 😘😘😘 Love you Chrissie Hynde. First time I heard you in 1980, still listening to you in 2021 and beyond.

[@Frank-vs5ge]

One of the best concerts I've ever attended

[@bassguitarriff1651]

Chrissie Hynde: Queen of rock & roll In my personal opinion.

[@John-wu2mn]

More an opinion....

[@bassguitarriff1651]

@@John-wu2mn You're right, just my personal opinion. There is no best singer, guitarist, drummer, song etc.... people have their favorites,

[@randyreed1284]

I'm with you 💯percent

[@doctorskull8197]

My absolute favorite female rock n roller ‼️😍🎸🔥🎼

[@bms8360]

Big fan of her in the 80s and still are...love you Chrissie

[@marymcgivney9041]

❤❤❤❤😊love all these songs ❤bring me back to in the 80s ❤❤❤❤here in Ireland ❤❤❤❤

[@kathylynnlyons2844]

Chrissie and The Pretenders are legends in my time, Rock and Punk mixture is the song of the time and oh, what a beautiful time it was! Late 70's and early 80's was such the great time for Music! She has the voice of an Angel in the flow of original styles of her own style and voice range of the Superstar she truly is, with the talented band "The Pretenders" were bigger than they ever had the credit for! Love this sound, then and now! 🎸🎵👏🎹🎶💕🍃🌹🍃✌⛅👍

[@freddconn]

What an Awesome Voice, so Distinctive !

[@eileendoherty2441]

Stand by you know my god such great memories I need for my Ireland

[@shootindoc1jam_n80]

Where Jazz, Blues, Punk, PoP, and life collide. Beautiful

[@joellemaitre.6757]

i can t understand how so few people before the stage for such a living legend ,i saw the Pretenders in the Bataclan Paris around 1979

[@jamesmurray3128]

This lady is an absolute legend.

[@NP-ql4qo]

I hope they play in my area sometime. Grew up listening to the Pretenders. Always thought they had such a fresh sound with Hynde packing a punch that could lay you out.

[@WyattScott]

Good lawd she's still so amazing, it's pretty crazy how her voice is so beautiful and powerful and seems to not have aged a minute. She's got the Fountain of Youth!

[@christopherkahn6522]

One of my favorite bands. They never sounded better than here. What a clear and powerful voice.

[@bobrichardson5905]

Strident? I wouldnt agree. Strident means harsh and unrelenting.

[@christopherkahn6522]

@@bobrichardson5905 You are right. Thanks for the correction.

[@alvaroramos1542]

Don't get me wrong, the pretenders, beautifull song.

[@drutgat2]

Brilliant stuff. Many thanks for posting this. Chrissie Hynde is lucky that all of those years of smoking have had a negligible effect on her voice. The songs and performances here are great, and Chrissie is compelling to watch, as ever. For some reason, despite Chrissie' out-of-time-with-herself rhythm playing intro. to 'Back On The Chain Gang', it works.

[@darrenlee1200]

Wow, what a superb signing voice, a real talented musician in every sense.

[@carrrexx7190]

Signing voice? That's obscurely offensive.

[@eileendoherty2441]

She had her as she still has best ever thank you so much pretty love from Ireland Eileen

[@areese6869]

Great songs in the 80's I was in High school...

[@jabel5]

What a great talent!

[@fan4joyfun]

How I wish I could be there! Chrissie's voice is incredible

[@ninapeyser9675]

Like stevie nicks very talented and the voice keeps on getting better and better! Fine Wine!

[@ovichitayat5796]

one of a kind - singer-rocker, song-writer, band lead, a strong woman, a woman that does not need to show skin to get your attention. bravo!.

[@Cylon1983]

Aging like vintage wine. Awesome !

[@alwaysluvmymusic5110]

I love Pretenders!!! My time period, always a treat to hear these oldies!!!!

[@chijuscai3366]

Man, memories,young n free 80s sounds,freakin hell im livin thru covid

[@kinclair1939]

What a superb song! And they look like they’re having a great time performing it. God I love this era of The Pretenders - like a shooting star, short lived, but brilliant!

[@paulrich4274]

Love the Pretenders ! Chrissie is one of the Greatest Female Rock voices !

[@tracygambino2705]

she's AMAZING!!!! LOVE HER! been going to see them since 1980 met her martin chambers. love love love if you can't appreciate the pretenders then you have no idea what real music is

[@eddycampos8771]

The Pretenders were and was today a great rock icon. I'll never let to appreciate their talent and these is fantastic to who really looking for listen the best music.

[@stevelee5291]

what a voice, beautiful and strong...CH is one of the most unique female vocalists ever and beside Joan Jett forever...after deaths of James and Pete the pretenders were never the same, but they did plenty pre- 1983...one of the greatest bands in the world actually

[@DennisCampbell777]

This vid blew my hair back. Chrissie is royalty.

[@bldallas]

The absolute greatest female voice in rock and roll. And she still has 100% of her pipes! I bought their first album (as a cassette) the summer on 1980, a couple months before heading off to college. For HS graduation, my parents had given me a killer boom box (the big rectangular kind, with woofers and tweeters). This cassette was one of the first I bought specifically for that boom box. I playing it hundreds of times and it, along with my somewhat parallel introduction to The Clash, totally changed my taste in music. Greatness. Still love every song.

[@jfm215]

saw her when i was 14 in 1981 with the original lineup....she is the Queen of Rock if you ask me

[@michaelsalmon6436]

I can't stop viewing this Six Song Medley .... I needs my Middle of the Road fix. Thanks for sharing this. Long live The Pretenders! Get back on tour soon.

[@rmgj]

She is marvelous, the whole band clicks together like a Swiss watch, they all are superb, the drummer is a rock solid foundation and delivers all his soul.

[@Twolff100]

She commits to every song. Great singer.

[@markkoczan4181]

Love the way y a all sing ang play the axe.

[@kjallesoft]

Chrisy is top . Allways been. Allways will! Music saves!

[@roberts1924]

Great little show. Wish I could have been there.

[@teripatri7699]

She is my Favorite EVER!!! AND FOREVER!!!

[@Phangmaster]

Wow great voice, she's really kept her voice well !!

[@joegreatmusicfirstweir9646]

Chrissie hynde and The pretenders they are so great they need to be in the Rock and roll Hall of Fame Chrissy has a beautiful voice I love her I love the lyrics to this song and I love the rhythm as well Chrissy keep playing and keep turning you and your band are the greatest 🎸🎵🎸🎸🎶🎵🎸🎶🎸🎶🎵🎶🎸

[@estsicutest7482]

Her songs were constantly on the radio in the 80's and this vid fondly brings back the memories today in 2019. Only if I could have been at this concert.

[@FoardFow]

She ROCKS !! Liked her forever, from radio to you tube!

[@Murp268]

She's is rock and roll. What a voice and bad ass attitude for miles. Martin Chambers is a rock and a beast back there. Rest of the band phenomenal as well. Hope to see them live soon.

[@gemzmamethan1640]

Just superlative ❤🙂😍🎤🎸🎹🥁👌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 Huge thanks for posting this, a masterclass to cherish!

[@gobelin77]

thanks for the seed... tears of love Chrissie !!!

[@JohnDevandt]

Amazing voice, amazing woman, great musicians. Chapeau 🎩 !!!

[@richardkemp5550]

my favourite voice of all time. period.

[@estebangarayaldefernandez177]

FOR ME ONE OF THE BEST VOICES OF ALL TIMES ROCK

[@PatrickGalbraith]

The bass in this recording is fantastic

[@kegawinek7628]

The tense energy of this band was lost on me as a punk-ass kid in the late 70's, even tho I liked some Pretender's output. Hynde may just be a top ten all time vocalist without being a standout in any vocal quality. She puts it all together and it just fuckin' works like magic. Lyrics, attitude, tone, delivery, arrangement, she's the whole package. No bullshit pop-princess, she had real chops, something to say, and knew how to say it. Wish there was another one like her to pick up the torch.

[@bigmaxy07]

Chrissy the Queen of female, tele-wielding, rock front chicks. Total hall of famer. What a voice these songs basically soundtracked my teen years

[@leavesongrass]

Great sound!! Better than my LPs!!! And Chrissie, your voice is so good!!!!!

[@jenniferlesage2934]

She ain’t no pretender. Chrissy makes it look oh so easy. Excellent sound live.

[@dogfather68]

That was awesome thank you for posting! Hearing the tone and inflection in her voice outside of a studio recording, was amazing and so fresh. Clear sound, even music sounded great outside a studio.

[@nickdelarosa8713]

She's one of a kind. I gotta love her.

[@ordnaelmeister]

At 62 singing live perfectly...without playback...learn from this, gaga, miley, bieber, taylor, katy...and all present day singers...

[@iarocks44]

+Ordnael Meister Crissy was always one of my absolute favorites. Easily the most underrated rock singer of a generation or two! Total class! I agree for the most part for the youngsters but you need to leave Lady Gaga off that list. I saw her live and I can promise you she sings herself live, no playback. She gets a bad rap because of some of her earlier dress and stuff but she is actually a very talented entertainer. Watch her with Tony Bennet and I think you will agree.

[@garymcghee2249]

@@iarocks44 Oh absolutely.. sassy and classy as hell.

[@chrismithchrismith]

Gaga can sing too.

[@Chris-lw9bo]

"Eric Heywood on..... whatever it's called." Hahahahaha. Chrissie is such a great musician, so distinctive. Truly an incredible artist with her own voice. Love, love, love.

[@BackyardSwingset]

her vocals are impeccable. they lead. everything else follows

[@moorrule385]

The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame needs to induct The Pretenders. Many of the recent inductees are bollocks but the Hall would do right by placing them inside respect to all they've done for over 3 decades. If Heart & Green Day are in then The Prentenders should have been like last year.

[@colettekb]

+Moorrule They were inducted in 2005

[@briankennedy1192]

First year eligible they were in.

[@johnngs54]

The 80s that brought forth great Lady Rockers, Chrissie Hynde, Joan Jett, Debbie Harry. Some great times in rock history

[@1114gabby]

What a great great band. Chrissy's voice is amazing. Young rocker wanna bes take note!

[@skipacuff5104]

The steel guitar fits like a glove in this outstanding set list 👍🏼