DIVINYLS--LIVE EXPO 1988 Brisbane AUSTRALIA

[@BaliInsiderGuide]

Thanks for this dude. That's me on drums and best bud Duane on guit 2 who has passed of cancer years ago. I am going the same way so nice to leave a legacy! Cheers. W

[@CraigShawCraigShaw]

Bali Insider Guide Dude, you got to rock out with the legend that is Chrissy Amphlett. You win!! Lovin' the fills on Boys in Town. Fellow drummer here 🤘

[@BaliInsiderGuide]

@@CraigShawCraigShaw Cheers bud. She got to rock out with me. No respect for that evil thing

[@CraigShawCraigShaw]

Bali Insider Guide mate, I've recently started watching your channel. You're a shit hot drummer, I'd love to hear more about your muso career and your time with the Divinyls 🙏

[@BaliInsiderGuide]

@INTERSPORT Seaford Sometimes we did... but she was always pissed off after I wouldn't... ummm... on the first night in the band

[@BaliInsiderGuide]

@@CraigShawCraigShaw maybe

[@recordman555]

One of the greatest female Rock singers ever. She was taken too soon. We miss her.

[@N0Charlie]

What an incredible voice, so raw & controlled... An amazing talent... w a sizzling hot hook It takes balls to put yrself out there like that, the likes of which will never be seen again R.I.P. Gorgeous xo

[@tonydisanto6730]

a true blue aussie and when AUSTRALIA WAS AUSTRALIA yeah aussie aussie aussie

[@levonpoe]

I have not seen a lot of live footage of Divinyls. Thanks for this. The woman was extremely hot and had a very alluring voice. Sadly left us at a young age. She was on the cusp of greatness

[@thedakinioracle]

Saw them play with the Saints at Beaumaris RSL - when she wore the school uniform, OMG I was right up front, saw the sweat falling from her raw lioness energy, never forget the power, what a woman, what a voice, what a time to be alive!

[@randmone6815]

those great days are long gone, never to be seen again; apart from sweet sweet memories....

[@glennsmith3303]

Jeezus, I knew Touch Myself - I thought they were a one hit wonder. This is great!!! Man, finding out 35 years too late!!! Thanks for this.

[@louiseluna4024]

This incredible band and Christine was signed to Chrysalis Records and I had the honour of showing them around L.A. on their first visit. She was so nice and down to earth. I mourn for her....Rock in Peace Chrissie!!!

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

fair dink ❤

[@exqsit]

A girl from Belmont Geelong ... She was VERY GOOD .... The band were great 👏👍🍻

[@hinjurock70]

She was a bonafide rock goddess. RIP Chrissie.

[@ILuvRocknRoll67]

Chrissie could have sat on a beanbag and still captivated an audience. So much charisma! She loved being a rock star and we loved having her. So sadly missed.

[@liammiles5218]

I was actually at this concert! I think that might’ve even been me and my hair jumping in the crowd lol Expo 88 was a time I’ll never forget. I had a year pass and went to every concert at Expo and I’d travel from the Sunshine Coast. Time of my life! This is awesome to see. I’ve been watching some Chrissy interviews (the Andrew Denton one got me started) and shows this past day so I was so happy to see this come up because I was actually there front row as a shorty I’d wait all day to be at the front at concerts. My cousin and I would just tag team to go to the loo. Thanks for this. Bringing back memories and I’m nostalgically thinking of all the amazing artists in my lifetime that have sadly passed away x So many and it’s sad :(

[@lunsmann]

Lucky buggers who got to see them live. Never had the opportunity.

[@CamperKev]

I saw them live once in Kings Cross in Sydney. A free street concert.

[@JeffVader39]

Great band, underrated. Chrissy was and is the queen of rock. If you don’t like the Divinyls we cannot be friends

[@exxumma]

Divinyls !! not 'the',, show respect

[@NeathSpadge]

There are people that don't like the Divinyls? What is wrong with them??

[@jamesgonzales5285]

👊🏼💪🏼👊🏼

[@sharona752]

agreed

[@leewoodauthor]

My God. They were amazing. Such an underrated band

[@-sandman4605]

We miss you Chrissy Amphlett RIP Babe. ❤💋

[@cobrakan100]

I am from Brazil, I didn't know this australian Band. I know today 12/09/2024. Excellent, muito louco , nota mil

[@bethr4844]

I think most people here in the US only know of them from I Touch Myself, but they were so much more, great band, great talent, huge loss

[@David-h4z2s]

Aussie Bands always sound so tight.📸👍

[@chriswalshe499]

Prolly cos our bands tour a lot and do the hard yards. It doesn't really float if ya don't tour.

[@erlstone]

she was ALL woman!!!...miss her...Divinyls such a class act....and Mark is just brill!!!

[@hwd7]

As a budding teenager drummer in the 80's, I loved the Divinyls, the lyrics, the drums, Chrissie, everything.

[@gregbooth1551]

One of the sexiest women on the planet...Husky voice, brunette beauty, what is not to love? RIP Christine Amphlett

[@michaelbarlow2843]

Every word you said IS SPOT ON, I SEEN THEM MANY TIMES,SHE WAS SO BEAUTIFUL😊

[@MurrayButns]

❤😂there is a hidden take to this and it’s she missed me for some reason lol maybe this life we see each other again my love ❤🎉😢😮😅😊❤

[@KylieRobertson-kd6zf]

I'm a woman and I wholeheartedly agree with you. She is sexy, very sexy.

[@tonydisanto6730]

i wished i could THE DIVINYLS play live and have seen her live ,

[@jamesbaddeley2610]

It's like your in my mind I could not have said it better

[@pw9133]

My 2 cents worth. Love her voice. Have loved her from the 80s. Driving in my HQ Holden from Christchurch to the coast with my mate, full noise Divinyls, Dave Dobbyn,... I'm back there again ❤. Thanks ❤

[@australianmarketplaceause1342]

Great band - Awesome times at Expo and Divinyls were also magic at the old fisho's on the GC - South East Qld was so amazing in the 80's for live rock

[@queenslander7756]

As a support many times to the Divinyls in hot sweaty pubs in Sydney, I never appreciated the history being made. Thanks for the memories Chrissie and the boys! I’m thankful I was there!❤️👍🏼

[@rosshilton]

With you there mate. Some grubby airless bar, with solid rock history rolling around us.

[@queenslander7756]

@@rosshilton ❤️👍🏼

[@queenslander7756]

@@rosshilton French’s Tavern, Oxford St, the Stagedoor Tavern, inner City, The Manzil Room, Kings Cross to name a few!😁

[@rosshilton]

@@queenslander7756 wow some memories there mate!

[@karensmith3654]

RIP Christina love you forever no one will ever hold a candle to you one in a million and that guttural alley cat vocals still makes my hair stand in rip love ya baby thanks for the music

[@Ride_on54]

She was OUR Stevie Nicks🇦🇺 ❤you for your music and all the good times in the 80s -90s RIP sweetheart

[@michaelfletcher50mf]

Thanks for posting. I miss Chrissie and DiVinyls all the time.

[@GCKelloch]

This was one solid rock act. Excellent performers and good songs. Better than many much bigger pop acts today. Wish I had seen them live. Would have got my money's worth.

[@paulieplayspoorly]

Saw them at Newcastle Workers, when they walked out the club tilted from all the young blokes rushing the stage trying to look up her skirt ;-) I was in the balcony.

[@jimmzik3097]

So glad I caught them live in Cleveland (91?). GREAT concert! "Science Fiction" is one of my favorite songs of all time. AC/DC, INXS, DIVINYLS.......Australia ROCKS!

[@darienhigh]

Love Divinyls so much, never realized how many songs of theirs I love and know lyrics for... Every song a hit in my book.

[@robertborich4524]

As a teenager in the 80s,Pleasure and Pain,Temperamental and Back to the Wall I played till my ears bled. So many other great songs I know but those ones stir the great memories for me in the 80s.Love you Mark and Chrissy.Chrissy,you were a goddess then and you still are even though you are no longer with us.Rock on baby.R.I.P.

[@billymack333]

I was neighbours with Chrissy and Mark in 89/90. Nice people of Darlinghurst. X

[@davidstone1293]

Incredible talent all around. I was working in a large record store in the US when their first album debuted. We had freedom to open new vinyl to play in the store, and it was quickly apparent that this new band had something special. Been a fan ever since.

[@stevegordon8474]

Divinyls always played very loud but their sound was crystal clear. You could hear every word Chrissy sang. Extremely good band, super exciting too.

[@DrJohnPollard]

The Divinyls, one of several examples why Australia was truly in the lead music-wise, back in the days long passed. Read the comments people.

[@tonydisanto6730]

thats so true when AUSTRALIA WAS AUSTRALIA best of times yeah

[@GoodMrDawes]

Brilliant Band

[@jamesgonzales5285]

Chrissy is, and was a Warrior!! R.I.P. Christina Amphlett. Your voice got me through war(s). 🙏🏼 Got home, and your voice welcomed me. 👊🏼🙏🏼

[@wilsonsmith2158]

So glad to find this. Performance and video production are excellent. Audio is to be expected for a VHS copy. But Chrisy's singing and phrasing are amazing and Mark plays great and is a solid conductor. Somewhere, perhaps there is an original 2-inch videotape lying around waiting to be discovered. Great work and thanks for posting!

[@tamacotamaco]

Fantastic t.h.e D.i.v.i.n.y.ls Chrissy&Mark what chemistry!! missyou Chrissy.....thankyou for sharing 🙌🏼👏🏼

[@cheliae8560]

She was ahead of her time 👏👏👏. 🏆🏆

[@alfalders3020]

Weren’t they totally sensational. Amazing band. And Christine Amphlett was EVERYTHING no other performer in history ever was. To think she’s been gone almost ten years. Bless her amazing aura ❤️❤️❤️

[@ContemplativeCat]

Has it been that long already? 😯

[@ppmppm7010]

Yes

[@irenajarumbauskiene]

I am so happy that I found them...better later than never! I have been living in Lithuania at the time of their glory. I consider Divinyls one of the greatest rock bands! And , for sure, Christina the best frontwoman! So sad, she's gone...but her music and stunning vocal, her beauty, and exceptional ability yo deliver the best performance will always stay in my heart ❤

[@exxumma]

welcome to the club Irene, yes, better late than never, and free to join, lol, start with the first album, 1983: Desperate; savor each song as U listen, I have been a fan since their first record, & the music is still fresh, enjoy!

[@irenajarumbauskiene]

@@exxumma thank you😊

[@exxumma]

@@irenajarumbauskiene U are very welcome, also realize that as much as Chrissies voice is an integral part of Divinyls sound, so is Marks guitar stylings, the magic happens bc of the two great talents ,, :))

[@stewartswick3744]

Irena, you are hereby an honorary Aussie. How awesome was our Chrissie?

[@blackie75]

Chrissy sang so fucking well here (top notch playing by McEntee as well). She was 29 at the concert, and little did they know that international success was only just around the corner for them, hitting the charts all over the world in 1990 with I Touch Myself.

[@Goofy-goldfish]

I have always loved the Divinyls, such a classic act ❤

[@exxumma]

Divinyls, no 'the'

[@richalderson6069]

Mark McEntee is such a massively underrated guitarist, his playing totally drives the music along with Chrissy's charisma and vocals.

[@exxumma]

yup, the magical combo of Marks guitars & Chrissies voice, beauty!

[@matthewcoase8763]

They had the connection cause they were soul mates

[@exxumma]

@@matthewcoase8763 altho caustic & fractured, foundation of their talents

[@seawater1322]

he's the composer of the songs.

[@richalderson6069]

@@seawater1322 He wrote the music, Chrissy wrote the words.

[@ramonsantamaria]

Great singer. Great band. Great memories. Seems like yesterday.

[@NurseOasis]

Chrissy's energy brought out the best in these musicians.

[@PsychoGallagher]

Oh my god, I've been looking for so long for a live version of Back to the Wall!! Incredible! Damn, that song is outstanding! THANK YOU! ❤️

[@annesash4510]

I remember them at the Melbourne Expo, the song had just come out. Chrissie had an amazing black leather dress with front zipper, and laced up ankle or mid calf boots which I had not seen before, just stunning

[@Leo36868]

Absolutely awesome! We were right against the stage at The Ritz in NYC for this tour... unforgettable. She was a force of Nature ❤️

[@CraigShawCraigShaw]

Super tight set! Great band. Chrissy looks gorgeous!! 😍

[@IH8COMERCIALRNB]

I miss her :( She was such an underated icon

[@chocodiledundee1]

Australia 🇦🇺 in the 80’s is supreme leader in the best 80’s original music ❤

[@noxcorvus93]

Cheers! I was there! 80s and 90s were my rockin drinking years. Saw them a lot, probably my favourite was the Roxy. So many good memories. 😁

[@maggiefaithfull]

BLESS YOU. I've been looking for this in full length and higher quality for 10 years!!!

[@w.h.davies6812]

I really enjoyed that - thanks. I was directed to this fab group from regularly listening to Manfred Mann performing "Pleasure and Pain"( also A1 ). I must admit to becoming quite obsessed with their music and Chrissy's passing floored me. Wonderful entertainment.

[@pleasantvalleypickerca7681]

Wow. Thank you so much! Loved Divinyls since 1982. Outstanding stuff!

[@rockhardrockmetalpop]

Great artist´s... Brilliant song writers too. R.I.P. Chrissy.. Love ya lady 💕💯

[@leokimvideo]

Definitely on the of the top 3 rock bands in Australia. So much magic between Mark McEntee & Christine Amphlett. I never knew they played at World Expo 88

[@jussikankinen9409]

Silverchair best

[@leokimvideo]

@@jussikankinen9409 You Am I, Silverchair, and Divinyls. How's that for a top 3. One of my favorite CD's is Silverchair's Diorama. Just incredibly sad how Silverchair never broke in the USA. Then again that can be said about 98% of Australian bands, it's almost as if there was a magical hidden handbrake applied to a band if you were not American in the US music scene.

[@samossurfphotography6163]

I was at Expo 88 & never knew they played there either, spewing I missed them --> BUT I did see them over a dozen times at Bombay Rock👌

[@mikerieck306]

@@jussikankinen9409 What have they done in the last ...........30 years? I could be wrong but they were a one album wonder.....a bunch of kids

[@nelliesilvers1210]

​@@mikerieck306 Neon Ballroom from '99 was well received with hits like Ana's Song, Anthem for the Year 2000 etc and '97 their Freak Show had some songs that were thrashed on radio that people loved. Frogstomp will always be their best album imo. I wasn't a big fan but liked a few of their songs and played Frogstomp a fair bit. Loved playing it on guitar as well. Basic but enjoyable to play along to. The songs Anthem for the Year 2000 and Freak were good to play on guitar too. I laughed when they got pissed off and denied being inspired by Nirvana. Their style says it all. Especially in the film clip for Tomorrow where Daniel has the exact same hair, clothes and even the same stance. Cobain-esque BIG time. They should've felt proud to be dubbed Australia's answer to Nirvana instead of despising it. I guess I should cut them a break. They were just kids after all.

[@parsifalwagner7047]

Great Band. Chrissy, ALL WOMAN. MISS YOU.

[@brwneyedgrrl]

I was right up close for this on the right hand side. EXPO 88 had so many great concerts. Got to see Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham too 👍🏻

[@ALLOFTHEBOOST]

This is incredible. Goes to show what a voice she had.

[@darrenl]

Excellent video thanks for adding it. Love watching the band's live performances.

[@phillipanderson7398]

Damn they were a great band. I saw them only twice, in '82 and later in '88, and they put one a great show both times. The first time at the old San Miguel in Cameray. Mark even played wearing a foot cast having broken his leg and the second time at Selina's Coogee Bay Hotel they played with The Saints and I think Cheap Trick.

[@mgcarr61camaro91]

Back to the wall was one of the best songs ! Why they weren't more famous i cant figure out !

[@exxumma]

when they released their 1st record, 1983: Desperate, Rolling Stone, in an article which sealed their fate in North America, said we did not need another 'The Motels', American band led by Martha Davis, but Martha ain't no Chrissie,

[@janierunaway112]

@@exxumma interesting. Fuck Rolling Stone. Martha Davis was a great singer -still is - and there are similarities between her voice and Chrissy’s. But Divinyls as a band knocked them off their pins. And that was all Chrissy and Mark. They were 🔥!

[@MAU_Alexandre]

Abraços do Brasil, obrigado pela postagem...Divinyls continua sendo uma banda sensacional, Chrissy para sempre na galeria do rock!

[@elziocanssi7156]

Quase que passei por essa banda achando que só tinha uma música, vejo que não é bem assim é um som típico australian sonzera do CARALHO além disso essa mulher é era uma GATA

[@joeybiten7559]

That voice....wonderful.

[@iudiciumtv]

Amazing world class unique and sorely missed...i saw the Divinyls live twice in my life (once at parramatta leagues club..and i actually said g'day tp Christina i was wowed)..ive seen some of the best rockers in the world live and the Divinyls were among the best...and aussie....imagine seeing INXS one week and The Divinyls the next weekend..so spoiled at that time.

[@DavidTurner-cv6zo]

I saw them play at Parra leagues too.The night I saw them a hardcore fan got called on stage by Chrissie,He had a jumper with her face on it,he ripped that off to show a t shirt with her on it.Then he ripped that off and showed his 3 tattoos of her.Were you there that night?.Truelly one of our greatest Aussie Rock n roll talents.They were amazing that night.Cant believe my luck to have been growing up in the 80's with all the home grown talent.

[@pnield5866]

Oh wow. Just wow. What a performer!

[@keithdickens1395]

Manly Vale hotel 1983,40 years ago,RIP Chrissy a beautiful lady

[@luisalbertolopezsanchez7309]

unforgettable show

[@pamelahay6242]

Yep, one hot show.....

[@jamesdunlevie3362]

What a great band, great songs... and RIP Chrissie!

[@Hungry_Hunter]

So good the performance the overall sound of the band and Mark McEntee on his guitars just awesome. Christina was sublime.....

[@mcolford]

What a great set. Chrissy looks like she was having a ball!

[@dannymiles6503]

Im a Kiwi in my 60s and we love them and Aussie's other finest. Sad about her passing too soon and learning of another member gone also. This is a great set and that guitar sound sets it all alight. Aussie legends.

[@274Taurus]

Interesting band - I just chanced on this I have ben listening to pop and rockmusic since 1970 and have never heard of them before. There is a first time for everything. Must have been grest concerts, way back when,.

[@michaelkneringer3194]

Got hooked on Divinyls in 83 on the US west coast. One of you older Californians could help me a bit. First saw them on a midnight weekend rock show, Don Kirshner's Rock Concert? It aired on tv and had an FM radio simulcast. It appeared to be a studio performance and Miss Amphlett was wearing the black, white frocked doll costume. The video feed was clear as a bell, audio was great with a good radio. Having followed the traditional rock venue presentation, for a while, I tuned in for my next weekend dose only to find a goth type doll prepared to entertain the masses (had my doubts thrown in my face quickly), best recollection was a three tune set, Boys in Town, Only Lonely and Science Fiction ( I think). It blew me away, the band and Chrissy were so in sync with performance and offered a phycological insight that would haunt everyone. Couldn't put that behind me.

[@exxumma]

same here, Canada west coast, Vancouver, either D. K's R.C. or Burt Sugarman's Midnight Special,

[@matthewcoase8763]

The dress she wore for the klog simultaneous concert was her old school uniform

[@matthewcoase8763]

She drew over her face and arms with lipstick during Elsie

[@michaelkneringer3194]

@@exxumma Thanks

[@michaelkneringer3194]

@@matthewcoase8763 KLOG ? Had to think, KLOS

[@darrenjray]

I saw Chrissie and Mark walking around Expo. Must have been on a day off. I can't think of another celeb I've seen in life that I was too intimidated to even say hello.

[@daianesoares928]

Maravilhosa!!!! Que voz!!!! ❤

[@benegeserit1]

Gosh, Shit! Absolutely amazing energy and skill! Never got to see Christie and the boys live … wish I had!! Always thought there was something “missing” with the studio stuff …. There was … the “liveness” . . . Thank you so much for posting this!

[@straingedays]

While some had pic's of Minogue's or Madonna in their school folders, I had ❤Chrissie❤ This `88 set proves why the Divinyls hold a place deep in my soul, then, now, and forever...

[@MarkkuKoljonenwTinja]

Thanks! 😍 by Tinja&Markku

[@breatheintheoneness]

wow ,I was there but not there .Expo yes Divinyls no.I really missed out !! Loved and respected Chris Amphlett's courage to sing those lyrics in those days ,even now I suppose

[@purebloodheretic4682]

Aussie '80's Rock was the Creme of the Crop! 🍶☕ & the Divinyls were right up there! Rip Chrissy 🥀💔😞

[@georgea8298]

Greatly missed. I saw them play the Palace in Melbourne nye early 90's . Although l enjoy heavier music I'll never forget how tight and good they were live. Australian icons.

[@beamboy1]

0:00 BOYS IN TOWN 2:46 SCIENCE FICTION 6:17 PLEASURE AND PAIN 10:00 ONLY LONELY 13:12 BACK TO THE WALL 17:56 TEMPERAMENTAL 22:16 HEY LITTLE BOY

[@marulina85]

beamboy1 hi!!!! Thanks for upload it.... I was looking for a long time jajaja

[@exxumma]

Yeomans work,,,

[@RalphTheRhino]

I was there that night down the front row and Chrissy made my year by blowing me a kiss back when I sent one to her. What a singer, what a performer and what a woman! Today's girly pop like Beyonce, Rihanna and Taylor Swift is just so much dross by comparison.

[@ChristLIGHT111]

Voice on point here , Awesome capture ❤❤

[@MagicThys]

excellent gig thx for sharing, promoted

[@CamperKev]

I don't think most people in Australia appreciated just how special is was to to have this rock goddess, when we had her. There was nothing like her beforehand and nothing like her since.

[@salangella]

Oh wow! I was just recounting this gig to someone, never knew it was filmed. I was 19 at the time sitting int the crowd.

[@pamelahay6242]

At 19, I reckon this show woukd have thrilled you. 😉

[@salangella]

Back then I was “why you got to be so slutty?” Now I see that as a term of strength and not derision.

[@salangella]

It may well have but I certainly didn't understand the empowerment it meant which is all the more exciting now.

[@leglessinoz]

These concerts on the Riverstage were great.

[@olafdietrich9269]

Cool! Love this Band!!!

[@stardemonspacecat]

R.I.P. / Chrissy... That woman fueled a few teenage fantasies >:)>:)>:)

[@tysondog843]

I was lucky enough to have a sister who's 10 years older than me. She took me to this when I was just 13, with her friends. I, at the time had a Huge crush on one of her friends, but ignored her the Whole time Chrissie and the Divinyls were playing. She was a Goddess then, and has been until today, and forever. I think, embarrassingly, I spent the whole time with my mouth wide open just staring, in Total amazement!

[@diablo4166]

RIP Christine Amphlett

[@gettimabodybag6213]

This is awesome. Cheers for putting this up mate.

[@labrat748]

Pure listening enjoyment!

[@frankkolton1780]

For the most part, I'm not an 80s music fan, I prefer 1965 to 75 era rock music, and I'm not too fond of performance art at a concert (some of the stuff that Chrissy Amphlett does) . I was only familiar with their pop song hit Touch Myself, as it was the only one of their songs that got any airplay here in the U.S. I just watched about a dozen of their live performances, all I can say is wow, the whole band are all excellent musicians across the board, no weak links, I would rate them better than AC/DC (different music, I know). I'm surprised (and saddened) that they never caught on here, they are a lot more talented than many of the bands that were big at the time. I think I could of really got into their music back then if I had been aware of it.

[@davidparris7167]

Yes success is a real lottery of who gets picked for immortality....in the lap of the gods who were so jealous of Chrissie they called her home too early. The band, so tight, the vocals, so impossibly perfect and unique.

[@bobdooly3706]

Mark was a genius music composer arranger.

[@peterallan3809]

OMG, when Chrissy smiles❤️❤️❤️

[@blackcorp0001]

So good 😊