Divinyls - "Live At The Ritz" (New York City, December 8th, 1985)

audio upgrade courtesy of www.wolfgangs.com
broadcast courtesy of MTV Networks ©

[@leokimvideo]

One of the top Australian bands ever, nothing has come close to Chrissie as a Queen of rock.

[@sili674]

From Australia 💝🤩👍???😅😂❤

[@davewray9909]

Chrissie Hynde gets that gong too. X

[@JamieJones-pb4en]

​@@davewray9909Chrissie hynde very soon she's playing at Tanglewood in Massachusetts

[@BobbyGraham85]

Christie A was a once in a lifetime GODDESS!!!!!

[@deancaron988]

Incredible how good they really are

[@PeteNThat]

This was great show, and you put great audio on. Many kudos!

[@judsonleach5248]

Thanks for this!!! I love Divinyls soooo much! I was the only "hillbilly kid" in Columbus Ohio to understand the absolute GENIUS of "desperate" when a little thing called MTV happened when I was a wide eyed 14 year old boy - back in August of 1981! Good times! AMAZING MEMORIES!!! - Cheers! PS- I STILL have my original vinyl pressing... and listen to it OFTEN!!! :-)

[@surly666]

That was me in Lexington, KY. Listened to that album every day for a year and pretended to be Chrissy in the mirror. Today my band covers "Boys In Town!"

[@michaeljoshua3909]

loving that!!!!

[@michaeljoshua3909]

@@surly666 that is amazing! More power to you!!!

[@markosswald7041]

I grew up just a few streets away from the singer's house. Yeah, I'd be the same generation 14 -15 in 1981....(Belmont, Geelong, Australia)

[@judsonleach5248]

@@surly666NICE !!!!! :-)

[@kenhorder3316]

Ageless rock & roll performed by one of the tightest bands that has come out from Australia, So far ahead of their time. unfortunately at the time, the world didn't fully realize how awesome they were. It's so heartwarming to see a woman outperform any man on stage with her mannerisms & vocal antics. Such a joy to watch them perform. Only saw them live once - so professional. Such energy out of such a little package,.Mark is so dynamic. My favorite Australian band of all time. We all so-so-so miss you, Chrissy. Thank goodness we have these high-quality films to watch & relive the performance of Australia's best Rock & roll band - thanks Warner Brothers WEA. & Chrysalis One of life's great experiences was to see the Divinyls perform live.

[@deancaron988]

Thanks to those responsible for sharing these priceless shows.

[@damoncuccia6569]

One of the better bands of the 80s featuring one of the better singers/frontwomen of the 80s. RIP Chrissy Amphlett

[@phillipanderson7398]

she was also a fine lyricist.

[@briankennedy1192]

Awesome knowing that you young Americans loved the band, one of many great Australian bands of the Golden era. 57 myself.

[@deancaron988]

65

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

@@deancaron988❤☝️🙏

[@alfalders3020]

What a band. But my God. How good was she!

[@bawz10]

She rocked, what stage presence! They cleaned her up for the big time, but she was best in her pure form.

[@osocool1too]

Chrissie was a rare gem, a one off with awesome talent. RIP and God bless her. 😇👍

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

❤ she sure was ☝️📈🔭🐥 off the charts

[@brettmitchell1777]

Chrissie is such a rock legend and the band is flawless.

[@stephenleonard7121]

I absolutely love her guttural growl!

[@judsonleach5248]

I call her "the female Angus Young" - but NOT dead!!! lol

[@johnburkhardt9488]

A female Bruce Dickinson

[@lightdestiny7]

I remember this gig. RIP Aussie Queen!

[@phillipanderson7398]

I saw them in 1983 and 1988. Great concerts.

[@jadedaru9926]

OMG! Thank you for this. I WAS AT THIS SHOW!!!

[@exF3-86]

So was I. But I was working... 😉 Glad you enjoyed it. It was such a looong time ago. We all miss Christina

[@claudebuysse7482]

@@exF3-86 I worked 40 years in radio stations and she's the only one with that tone of voce . A mix of rage and sweetness. The band is great too.

[@michaeljoshua3909]

merci beaucoup; this is HEAVEN CHRISTINA AMPHLETT RULES

[@PsychoGallagher]

I thought I'd seen everything until I stumbled over this specific concert. Chrissie is just... without any comparison. The final minutes when she's almost HULK-like on stage is so, so overwhelmingly amazing to watch. What a spectacular person she was! The whole band is just outstanding, but Chrissie is on a different level. If I ever have daughters I'll show them this performance and encourage them to take Chrissie as a rolemodel. I truly adore her!

[@MsRedbelly]

She was my role model when I saw her as a teenage girl. She owned the stage. Off stage she was smart, humble & funny. I’m 57 now & still love watching her. I have my first Divinyls album on vinyl still.

[@Angus1966]

most amazing in a small intimate pub , hard to capture that on film

[@deancaron988]

Me too

[@brianmurphy9523]

This is the best concert so cool to see it How bloody good was this litter master. I am lost for words Its so bloody good

[@deancaron988]

They really, really were soo good.

[@odyssey814]

GONE ARE THOSE DAYS

[@stevegordon8474]

This is Chrissy Amphlett in Angry Schoolgirl character before she became Femme Fatale but no matter which mode, it's essential to understand that she lived each song. That's one of the main reasons she was such an intense performer since she wrote most of the songs with guitarist Mark McEntee.

[@judsonleach5248]

thanks for the info! I like it! lol :-)

[@stevegordon8474]

@@judsonleach5248 We saw other frontmen like Bowie who became characters theatrically but not until Chrissy did we see a frontperson who became emotionally entwined with the characters she sang about. It was truly something to behold live, with her being such a great singer as well in a band that was so tight with such great musicians particularly Mark McEntee, a truly great guitarist.

[@judsonleach5248]

@@stevegordon8474 i regret never seeing them live but I recorded all of their MTV and American shows on VHS back in high school! - Just as soon as I can locate a functioning VHS Hi-FI player...I'm going to transfer the shows to DVD - Just in case!

[@stevegordon8474]

@@judsonleach5248 That sounds great...I hope you can post some here too when you do that.There is a VHS tape called THE BEST OF THE DIVINYLS released in Australia featuring 9 songs in film clips. We can thank MTV for why bands made so many more film clips in that era.

[@TheMicturation]

this is blade,thanks for upload,shes carrying a huge workload here,no professional back up singers etc,wow this is a phenomenal band totally workin there cabooses off

[@onlydogknees]

An excellent band showing how it's done.

[@tysondog843]

Chrissie is a Goddess! I remember as a kid my sister taking me to see her at Expo 88. I was like 13, the year before my brother had blown my mind, getting a copy of 5150 on record, I wanted to learn the guitar. Then seeing the Divinyls, Chrissie live, dear God, I think I just stood there with my mouth wide open the whole time... I wanted to play in a Band! I fell in love with Chrissie that day, and Never fell out of love, she is a Goddess to this day. An Aussie Icon that should be celebrated, admired, loved and remembered. There's another Aussie Rock Goddess out there, ready to tear the establishment apart. I know Chrissie would Want that, I just hope I live to see the New Rock Goddess Smash her way to the top in Her own way!

[@kazbah1217]

Different world now. They don't make them like her anymore.

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

@@kazbah1217😔 miss her so much , she played Beenleigh rum distillery same year ☝️ was the toughest crowd 📈🔭🐥she drove them nuts 🔥

[@lesflynn4455]

That Expo 88 show is on KZbin mate. Saw it last night.

[@BobbyGraham85]

Goddess is definitely the word, brother!!!!!!

[@astrosonra6314]

A shame that they never got to play live in Buenos Aires...perfect amalgama, Divinyls and a crowd like that one. Wow. MAGICAL. This crowd here is nauseating.

[@marinobertani6902]

Wow first time I have seen this video absolutely 💯 love ❤ love ❤ ❤ chrisy amphlet OMG excellent lyrical and musical composition ahead 0f its time foreshore we are blessed by Australian musicians who did lead the world

[@lesgl]

The best live footage of the band ..top songs..great performance and promoting their best lp..Chrissy away in her own little world..pefect..B...E..A..UTY

[@ClaytonFord]

Divinyls - Live at the Ritz, 8th December 1985 0:00 Boys in Town 3:08 In My Life 6:34 Sleeping Beauty 10:08 Science Fiction 14:27 Guillotine Day 17:36 Pleasure and Pain 21:17 Don't You Go Walking

[@julie_leo_monkey]

Thanks for the upload, at the times I saw them live the venues didn't allow for any recordings. I'm in Melbourne, Australia and saw the band very time they came down since 1984. The older songs are the best. There were times when Chrissy asked me to do photos whilst they performed, which we were only allowed back in the day. I've been overviewing my faves recently and also this bit part shows her essence in early years I appreciate it. It does appear she had a cold or similar but I recall when they played they went on for about 90-100minutes per gig. It's a pity we didn't have mobile phones with cameras back then. I have never counted how many times I saw then live but sure it was 50 plus easily. Thank goodness in Melbourne we had multiple great venues to see the band. I was looking for the original Hey Little Boy video clip they recorded in Melbourne in 1988, I have it somewhere on old VHS as I saw we were standing etc. It's now been over 10 years since she passed and yes - very prophetic sadly that I can visualize Chrissy singing When The Good Die Young. Sadly missed RIP Aussie Rock Queen.

[@kazbah1217]

Please put your images of her into a book!

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

@@kazbah1217❤

[@CC3193]

It's just not right that this only has 14,000 views. This is an incredible performance by an amazing band.

[@combivan4346]

This brilliant, love Chrissy, what a talent. The band had some great songs.

[@johnc9711]

Man, where the hell was I in 1985 as a teenager in the USA? How did I miss this band back then? These guys were awesome. It's 2024, and the sound is still fresh.

[@byron20]

almost 40 years but seems like yesterday

[@tonydisanto6730]

yeah but what a time to be had we had the best aussie bands and music in our days and THE DIVINYLS ROCKED IT

[@josephbaffi639]

i loved the ritz i saw so many great bands there talking head b 52 10k Maniac police cars the fixx many others

[@sili674]

I was 05year and 5 Days -when THIS was Played🤩, I LOVE Them ❤😂

[@juanone66]

They could at least spell her name correctly. AMPHLETT!

[@sili674]

COOL VIBES COOL GUITAR 🎸😅❤

[@deancaron988]

Best guitar player of his era

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

☝️ dude is a legend

[@deancaron988]

There may have been better singers. But i wouldn't bet on it.

[@senorkapowssite]

Chrissy Amphlett was truly amazing, unique and so, so talented.. Miss her a lot. She was and will always be one of the greats of the Australian music scene.

[@scotttaylor7767]

I’m sure the New York audience must have been shocked to see a hard core Aussie rock band fronted by a girl like Chrissy! Bear in mind they only knew INXS and men at work from Australia!

[@autopilotclub]

Thank you! If you have the US festival `83 as well, please upload :)

[@forddriver8827]

The track @14:28 'Guillotine comes down' is the oddity amongst the big hits in the set. Mark McEntee the lead guitar player, songwriter was wearing a top hat long before Slash.

[@giovanicobhc]

just found this. Not a single song i didn't like. Awesome finding

[@omnipop4936]

Who are the band members? I'm new to the Divinyls, and I just saw the 'All the Boys in Town' video, and man, that drummer and those guitarists were on _fire._ *Totally rip-roarin'.* But I don't see them on stage in this concert. (I mean, aside from Mark McEntee.)

[@CC3193]

I'm maybe not the best qualified to answer the question well, but there was a revolving line-up. There were about 5 or 6 drummers overall. The original was Richard Harvey from 1980-1985. Then J.J. Harris in 1985-86, who it may be here. Two founders who were constant members & songwriters were Mark McEntee (lead guitar) & singer Chrissy Amphlett. Sadly, Chrissy died in 2013, and Richard Harvey passed away last year, may they both rest in peace. I think you'll enjoy re-watching 'Science Fiction' at 10:08. Also, their live performance of 'Elsie' in the early 1980s. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmbLlGqtpZqlisk

[@briankennedy1192]

​@@CC3193Rick Grossman was the original bass player. Had a heroin problem and the band had to fire him for touring reasons. He was then offered the job with Hoodoo Gurus.

[@CC3193]

@@briankennedy1192 Hello. Yes, I was aware of that - in fact, I was watching a video about all that just the other day, might have been an Australian Story episode, I think. A happy long-term outcome for Rick. I posted my comment in response to @omnipop asking about the original drummer during All the Boys in Town 🙂

[@briankennedy1192]

@@CC3193 yes a great bloke Rick I'll have to try catch that episode, I watched and listen to his story on the I catch Killers podcast hosted by ex cop Gary Jubelin. It's a two part series excellent interview I highly recommend it. And thankyou fellow music lover. 😉🤘

[@odyssey814]

Google!

[@waynemack4860]

So sad I'm hard of hearing, it's not loud enough

[@WhiteLineFeverTV]

I think it's unfortunate we don't get to see Mark McEntee play anymore.

[@derekbaker3279]

Yes, I am a fan too. Even this relatively brief video demonstrates that, in both songwriting & performing, Mark had mastered not just the guitar, but all the 'languages' of pop & rock'. ..not just 80s cliches...all sub-genres of pop/rock from every decade. A VERY talented musician & artist!

[@chriswilliams6404]

He was just as great as Christina.

[@TheBlueskyson]

Beautiful and brilliant. ty

[@sergiosozi]

Li scopro solo adesso che ho 57 primavere sul groppone: bravini, caspita! Bravini, mentre io ascoltavo gli Psychedelic Furs, Nick Cave e l'eterno Bowie... loro facevano 'ste cose belline... eh bravi...

[@kazbah1217]

Psychedelic furs yesssss!!!❤

[@bluecollarbytes7267]

heck of a band and frontwoman

[@joeliberty545]

Great band!

[@PeterPicker]

Awesome live

[@michaelgreen2463]

Great band I watched her stun 200 plus men into complete silence in a tiny venue,such an amazing performer RIP.

[@TerryChimes123]

Ordinary.

[@danaventura5998]

Incredibly deep interview, very personal. insightful. it was news that she played Judy Garland. The resemblance is a bit eerie. I always knew that I touch myself would make a good acoustic song. The video of it for AU breast cancer awareness was perfect.

[@lesflynn4455]

I saw the Divinyls live only once at the Labor Club in Canberra. It was purely by accident, and they really impressed me. Ms Amphlett oozed charisma, and nobody looked away for the entire show. It was a great performance. I'm glad they had some success in the USA. It was thoroughly deserved.

[@jennifermclachlan4369]

Like wow ! This voice , it's rare it's original and legendary ..made for rock music and just exquisite. Wish she was still here in this generation were all young and she's the voice we love .

[@SunRider69]

I loved her

[@briantuk3000]

did you meet her?

[@SunRider69]

I saw the Divinyls live at the Paramount theater in Seattle in the early 80's, I fell in love with her there.

[@briantuk3000]

@@SunRider69 wow, how was her then?

[@SunRider69]

She was the weirdest, sexiest female singer of all-time.

[@exF3-86]

@@briantuk3000 I did. Many times. Such a talent- and such a handfull to work with

[@suz4keeps]

14:20 👌

[@morgomorgaf306]

Mark's rite hand driving omgoodness jus the whole thing 🙌🏽

[@michaelmorahan57]

great band they played 7 nights a week like every other aussie band then i was a roadie for a Sydney band in the early eighties we played every night for 6 months had 1 night off then another 6 months every band did that in those days in australia loved it

[@sili674]

Close YOURE EYES AND she ALSO sounds like a Cool man At; 11,25🤩👍👏🤛💝❣️

[@jeffreybright8119]

Pleasure and Pain .. what a performance Chrissy and band ...

[@Quinkermarine]

Fabulous! Thanks very much for that treat. The Bestest OZ band.

[@hinjurock70]

She messed up the lyrics on the first verse, but that happens to pretty much all singers. Chrissie was awesome - RIP.

[@Sunflare-vq2uy]

RIP

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

☝️❤️🙏 17:30

[@amelie5525]

whats the setlist?

[@suz4keeps]

Pleasure and Pain 18:00

[@sanjosebernard4560]

... très bon groupe.. bon tempo.. bien dommage que Chrissie ne soit plus là.. RIP !!!

[@claudebuysse7482]

J'ai travaillé ds des radios pendant 40 ans et c'est la seule que j'ai entendue qui a cette tonalité à la fois rageuse et douce. Le groupe est excellent aussi. Et l'accent australien est adorable. Quelle belle femme , une déesse !

[@debralearyan8844]

❤💫

[@digigarb]

Thanks Dewey!!!

[@haydenwittig8877]

Brilliant Drumming.

[@gordonfan396]

Totally agree

[@KevKavanagh]

I used to tell young Jeff to chill, sit back a bit. 😅

[@haydenwittig8877]

@@KevKavanagh He had great patterns.

[@bogan-slayer7469]

@@haydenwittig8877 What’s his name??

[@haydenwittig8877]

@@bogan-slayer7469Im sure it was Richard Harvey 1980 to 1985 then JJ Harris 85 to 86.

[@onlydogknees]

Seriously serious Rock and Roll.

[@stanstevens3783]

I love this band but some of the songs dubbed

[@guyonearth]

Christina forever.