Divinyls ~ Science Fiction (Full Screen)

[@jimzafiriou7808]

Chrissy thought a man from space would come to earth and save the human race...she threw all her books away... I love it. Science Fiction.

[@charliepearce8767]

I'm now an old 62 year old Aussie guy. I was lucky enough to be physically touched by her when I was a younger man at 30 . Coogee Bay Hotel at a gig she did with her band. Full of grog and pot ,it was a magical night. Wish for those days again. Being old sux !

[@jennifer77stewart50]

Beats the option mate I am 68 and love this track

[@iandawson3171]

I was there. 89 or 90, not sure. She was phenomenal.

[@parralox]

RIP Chrissy. And what an epic song. Soundtrack of my childhood 😎

[@StuartRyan-yi5ok]

It is criminal how many underrated groups there were from down under in that era.

[@JCStorm76]

They weren’t really underrated they were really successful and even eventually cracked it in the US too

[@Frankie33828]

God Bless you Christine we love you and miss you so much you are totally the best.

[@jesuslives952]

I'm going to listen to all the songs today in memory of my sister who loved the music and I can see why today in 2023 RIP CES

[@zwastiunburzy3688]

What a force of nature Chrissy was. An uncompromising individual who truly did it her way, with a voice and attitude like no other. Tragic how young she was when she was torn away from us. Missed so much. RIP

[@jamesdominguez7685]

How was she so absolutely, unapologetically sexy? She was 24 when this song came out, and she has the energy and presence of a powerful woman in her 40s. Amazing performer, gone before her time and deeply missed.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

What an incredible woman! Running the gauntlet of the yobbos in Geelong, to lead singer and songwriter of this excellent band. Then she found the love of her life a jazz drummer in New York. A life cut too short, but what a life and what an example to women. She lives on with spirit. The best answer to your enemies is success. She nailed it.

[@tanias4877]

All hail the queen of Oz Rock 🤘

[@iandawson3171]

World rock!

[@tomycor2798]

Fuk Yeh & then Some! Been listening 2 her last couple of years! So sad she's left us!!

[@innismor11]

Chrissy Amphlett ... great singer .... may she rest in peace.

[@jmars309]

Lovely voice

[@paulkaredis7966]

I saw her at the Australia Made concert at endeavour oval back in the 80,s along with all the other great Aussie bands of the time. Awesome weekend of great Aussie music

[@benwinter2420]

GOAT , old mum Saturn would be proud

[@amstergal]

@@paulkaredis7966 I saw her/them in 1991 when I Touch Myself was exploding threw the clouds.... wild show and i loved every moment... gone too soon.

[@Audace1400]

Sad to hear that. What happened to her?

[@brettcoffey5075]

The awesome 80's would never have been quite so awesome without this awesome group!!! Thank you Divinyls.

[@addisonjojo2990]

She was so amazing and beautiful, this is what makes me so happy about being an Aussie,

[@Mandobird1]

40 years later, still a banging track!

[@peterthomas6486]

Seriously 40 years. I bought this single, omg

[@Frankie33828]

​@@peterthomas6486Hard to believe but its the truth.

[@sueellul]

BANGIN

[@davidhouston4810]

I first met Christine when she was still in High School, even then we knew she was meant for greater things. Her passing was a shock for all of us, an Extraordinary Human Being.

[@DrumminDoc]

a perfect song, absolutely impeccable vocals, driving guitars, solid but active rhythm section, she kissed the whole world with this one.

[@captainjamescook2978]

Asif Khan M.D. Spy Convention Richard is one of Australia’s best drummers

[@Paul_VK3HN]

Couldn't agree more, a perfect 80s pop rock package, subtle keyboard lines fill out between the soaring but melodic guitar parts, Chrissie's unique vocalisaton over a lyrical story straight fron a teenager's dream.

[@cherduggan2642]

Never forgotten Chrissy love you . So real & authentic 💋💋💋💋

[@BazzaOTW]

Brilliant live, count myself lucky to have seen them...

[@the1truebeliever]

Still excellent. Unforgettable.

[@Pinkittykat42]

A legendary rock star, one of a kind singer, greatly missed ❤️

[@kasldheljl2473]

This track got me in all those years ago. No doubting the star that was Christine Amphlett. We all still miss you Chrissy x

[@Akenfelds1]

I remember seeing her live at the Eureka Hotel in Geelong, circa 1984. She held nothing back when performing live.

[@garymarquett7989]

Their best song ....seen them live at Tamworth Workies club back in 1986👍

[@arronwhittaker2478]

This song was 20 years before it`s time.. I remember seeing them live at the tyabb Pub doing there whole kick ass set and crissy was out of control good, This is the era of music being punched in your face blowing the ear drums.

[@rupertgrech7097]

Brilliant song. Was lucky enough to catch this band twice in my hometown of Lithgow, in the 80’s.

[@brianofoz]

I love a lot of aussie bands that came out of the 70s and some from the 90s but the 80s produced an unbelievable body of work from so many excellent bands who cut their teeth performing live at pubs and clubs. With the fall away in that music scene (pokies maybe to blame?) and the advent of auto tune, I really cannot believe that we will ever see anything like it again on that scale.

[@sebastianmatarelli5602]

I really thought jezabels would push on after synthia, great album imo, however fate would have it that their keyboardist had to get treated for cancer so their world tour was cancelled. hayley mary, their lead singer, has released some very beautiful solo songs this year but unfortunately they didn't really boom. the old fashioned well structured rock just doesnt make hits like it did back in the day. All the kids want songs that dont sound like music. something they can grasp and say "i bet you haven't heard anything like this before" no matter how unpleasant it may be on your ears. (think grunge to genx or emocore to millenials.) Her solo EP slaps if you're into that high intensity classic rock or alt rock. My emphasis is on younger people because the 35+ crowd doesn't really listen to new bands unless its something thats a generic overproduced hit.

[@DutchSteamboat]

You should bear in mind that we could go out, see a band and drive home using the back roads to avoid booze buses. Usually a $3 cover charge to see the band.

[@k-leb4671]

@@DutchSteamboat Drink driving, hmm?

[@PedroVonWorzelburger]

Great comment and couldn't agree more! AusRock sounds like nothing else in the world, it really was ours(Australia).

[@DynamicoDesigns]

This song is the SH!!!T! 'I Touch Myself' may have been their global hit, but this son ROCKS! RIP Chrissy Amphlett :(

[@steviejohn9502]

this song is the shout that she rocks!

[@goale31]

hated touch myself, like all the rest

[@JohnSmith-ro6vw]

Loved this video while at Uni. Thought she was so beautiful. So sad that Chrissy passed away.

[@aboveaxis]

she really had it all ... a rare gem

[@STarWalker8]

Except for her health

[@TaureanTrish]

OH! The BEST memories!

[@lisaellingson2571]

Now that Sir, is my addiction ;) Love a tight rhythm section. One of their best. One of my favorite Divinyls' tunes!

[@bondoqbn7318]

RIP Chrissy Amphlett Legendary Australian Rock Godess. Such a great track, one of many from this amazing Band!

[@LTR302]

I'm a drummer and I've always loved this track especially the bass line. Rocks. What a sound.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

The clashing guitar sound is tremendous too. Every aspect of this song defies analysis, because analysing is reductive, like trying to understand a flower by picking it apart, yet it comes together brilliantly. So alive!

[@jonnafry]

Saw them perform this song in '88 at the Brisbane Expo ... fantastic live

[@ackbarization]

It's disappointing that everyone seems to think Divinyls were a one-hit wonder. Not only did they make great music for more than a decade but considering that they became big at a time when on the whole style in general was shit should make them stand out more than that. Perhaps it's like all musicians though. When they try to write music that is essentially pushing the social boundaries or is a straight up social commentary, the critics pan them. Goes to show you that just as with genius, great art is seldom recognised in its own time. Sexiest chick in a school uniform I've ever seen on stage. RIP Chrissy

[@stephenbingham5935]

This song has always made me dance with more abandon and joy than any - ever

[@injanhoi1]

No one thinks the Divinyls were a one-hit wonder. So you're wrong there. They were a well known band from the 80s and were around for a long time so are considered by many to be one of the best Australian bands of all time. Any band that can stick around for a long time are not one-hit wonders.

[@franko6677]

@@injanhoi1 Unfortunately, they are definitely considered to be one hit wonders here in the US. The vast majority of people here have no idea they did anything other than "I Touch Myself." Only a select few of us here know their history and brilliance.

[@lindypetersbell443]

@@franko6677 they were as popular as INXS in Australia.

[@Dissolved-Into-Shadows]

I have this conversation once a month

[@phamcangannguyentanga7610]

I'm a drummer and I've always loved this track especially the bass line. Rocks. What a sound. We all still miss you Chrissy x

[@vernicetremaine3179]

Legend. This still gives me chills. The world is a just a silent nothing now. Miss you Chrissie Love the bass line in this - makes the whole song flow beautifully.

[@gabrielaborges6770]

Damn that girl could sing. We miss you Chrissy RIP Chrissy Amphlett Legendary Australian Rock Godess.

[@emilymacfarlane8407]

Undeniable Queen. So underrated. She has a spot in my heart xx

[@starkid77]

I was very upset to discover the lovely lead singer Ms. Amphlett was gone, and for years now, a mixture of me just not knowing and not seeing it anywhere until now, unless the mostly reported it in Australia? This saddens me like it just happened with the ridiculous loss of great musical talent this year. The Divinyls shaped me growing up and was one of the first Cd's I ever listened to all the way through at my School library. I will miss her like I knew her.

[@starkid77]

Warren552011 I imagine it was front page news, but in the states it's like they never even spoke about it, and that makes me more than a little upset.

[@starkid77]

Warren552011 Yeah, that's exactly what I mean.

[@oldskoolmusicnostalgia]

I was a student in Brisbane at the time of her death, had been in Australia less than 3 months. Her death was covered in all the TV networks. At the time I knew vaguely of Divinyls, that unfortunate event made me rediscover their music - "Pleasure and Pain" is my personal favourite.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

You did know her. I know this sounds freaky but on a night that a different musician died without realising he was dead I had a very strong urge to play his music and in particular to sing a song that resonated so much with me. And I felt a real presence in the room. It's beyond description but it happened. The artist? Leonard Cohen. The song? First We Take Manhattan. Truly great music is transcendant. It's a portal. I've experience this enough to know this is true. (You did know her). What confuses the issue is when fans want too much from the artist and think they know everything or want to know 'everything' however mundane. The artist is in the art. Simple sounding but true on a profound level.

[@mechaaron]

Great song, rest in peace Chrissy Amplhett... 🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@jesuslives952]

Looking back at her now , so beautiful ! I was ten when my older siblings who I lived with were so cool ...inxs , crowded House , all those brings back memories of my child hood .xo love u all

[@TonyHardingPHOTOGRAPHY]

Wonderful drums too as well as everything else - memories of your live acts Divinyls and Chrissy Amphlett

[@TeddyLeppard]

This song always made the hair on my neck stand on end. Loved and never forgot this group since high school.

[@dyasseri1931]

2024 and have never forgotten their positive impact to my musical journey. Grateful.

[@RandyHooHa]

Out-of-this-world brilliant! Why doesn't this have 15,000,000 hits like 'I Touch Myself'?

[@jbooks888]

Love the bass line in this - makes the whole song flow beautifully.

[@pauliejay4161]

+jbooks888 Absolutely mate

[@johnking6550]

Rick Grossman, in one of his spots for the JMC Academy, emphasizes the importance of a musican developing a distinctive style. He is a master of style and technique and has placed his immediately recognizable trademark on many Divinyls and Hoodoo Gurus recordings.

[@rupertgrech7097]

Agree. Not to mention the excellent drumming punctuation.

[@leopoldonotarianni8663]

In the charts 1983.... Love early Divinyls

[@DEBASER70]

I first had Science fiction on 45 vynal back in 1983 when i was 13 Chissy A. was like a goddess to me and many at that age like me in 'our country at the time...,anyway Thank you Chrissy baby for all the great audio visuals you have left here for us to enjoy for the rest of our lives...we will miss you and we will always love you,Thx again

[@shivornsmith]

Now that Sir, is my addiction ;) Love a tight rhythm section. One of their best. We all still miss you Chrissy x

[@kyliethompson73]

Awesome song

[@МакисмКомаров]

Love a tight rhythm section. One of their best. Now that Sir, is my addiction ;)

[@memyselfi3792]

Absolutely timeless...only the good die young RIP

[@laileesze5323]

RIP Chrissy Amphlett Legendary Australian Rock Godess. Love the bass line in this - makes the whole song flow beautifully. This is the song that got me into them. Freaky and wonderful!

[@conniemason3953]

Still feels like yesterday thank you Chrissy❤

[@DarkDennis1961]

The world is a just a silent nothing now. Miss you Chrissie

[@7torian]

One of my favorite songs of the 80's.

[@alexandrealbertoni7598]

Gone but never forgotten.

[@06soulsurvivor]

The world is a just a silent nothing now. Miss you Chrissie This track got me in all those years ago. No doubting the star that was Christine Amphlett.

[@poindexterjones206]

One of my favorite Divinyls' tunes!

[@BeeJayEm1972]

The drumming on this song is just fantastic! It's just in-your-face, powerful and amazing real rock drumming. The snare sounds fantastic.

[@BeeJayEm1972]

Warren552011 ......aaah yes! Wasn't he in the Party Boys as well??

[@Boo9661]

One of the best air-drumming songs ever, this and Icehouse's Can't Help Myself. PS: Partyboys was a super band made up of established Aussie musicians and singers. John 'Swannie' Swan (Jimmy Barnes' ([aka James Swan] older brother) was lead vocals at one stage.

[@113vinnie]

Left the earth too young ,thanks for the music!

[@vickikaravas]

RIP chrissy

[@oscarbear1043]

Love a tight rhythm section. One of their best.

[@deepdivegaming6127]

This is the song that got me into them. Freaky and wonderful!

[@WingNuts2010]

+Jim Wilson Hearing 'So Lonely' in the early 80's was my first intro to this great band.

[@noroomforsquares4483]

@@WingNuts2010 you mean Only Lonely? Love it.

[@thuydangIoysbroveahasei]

The world is a just a silent nothing now. Miss you Chrissie This , and "I'll make you happy" Great tunes . Begging to be covered by a good mob.

[@ilovesuisse1]

This song brings back memories of living in Sydney in the 80’s, i loved it so much, still love it now in 2021.

[@earthsister1]

Still strong in 2019, legendary. Thanks Chrissy, love n light, rest well sista❤

[@sivazh]

Science fiction created the talent and beauty of Chrissy Amphlett

[@PRIVATEAYEIEYE]

I just found out she died. I can't believe how hard it's hitting me. Saw them open for the Furs touring this LP, and fell in love. She was so smart, so anti-expectation, so ANGRY on stage. I was so depressed that every female I asked who saw her simply thought she was "weird". She was my anti-heroine, a rebel against attempted exploitation. The woman I never found. RIP Chrissie Amphlette, I love you.

[@peterthomas6486]

Beautifully written

[@colddaze6680]

What you wrote ,definitely straight from the heart. You saw in Chrissy what many other rock n roll romantics have. Something special, unique. Rebellious and vulnerable at the same time. I've found over the years, its the more basic types, people with more simple minds, that find people with more complex minds and characters "weird". Just means they don't have the capacity to fathom more complex characters then themselves yeah?

[@jodiewest4949]

First Female Singer Songwriter I was so super quietly lucky to see - the Star-Est Artist at that time in my life - of all the people I knew ...( at about the age of 12- 13 I think ..) I stayed at my Art teacher’s house and she took me to see the Divynals at the Byron Bay arts factory - called THE PIGGERY , then 😳. I am so grateful for that night , I love my memory of it staying with me and leading me to fans of Chrissie , in Byron Bay ..I remember Christina Amphlett with this song .And don’t you just love Australian Rock music . Must love Australian Rock Music .

[@sidvicious6008]

I love this song the best from this band

[@victoriacollier8121]

The drums in this song killer❤❤

[@glennwolter7000]

Class, talent, and just simply an Australian legend, that many of us lusted after for years...you live on sweetheart...xx

[@taquochoang7225]

Love the bass line in this - makes the whole song flow beautifully. The world is a just a silent nothing now. Miss you Chrissie

[@sw33tsapphir3]

Rest In Peace Chrissy Joy Amphlett, no one will ever live up to your amazing talent xoxo

[@r0mcat]

Never forgotten.🎶

[@jaerpanzer]

For so long been trying to track this song down. 2019 and I'm nearly 22 loving this. I was born too late :'(

[@ghollins387]

This track got me in all those years ago. No doubting the star that was Christine Amphlett.

[@amandataylor8622]

RIP Chrissy Amphlett a talent gone before her time 😢😢

[@markoalvins5353]

The first song I fell in love with. I was 7 years old going home from t ball training on a hot summers night, window down, arm out the window in dad's green Commodore with this blasting going up the hill.

[@JosephLHipp-zp8uw]

This , and "I'll make you happy" Great tunes . Begging to be covered by a good mob. Legend. This still gives me chills.

[@damonsummers]

We all still miss you Chrissy x

[@leonotarianni2604]

Indeed we do . She was the Aussie Rock Queen

[@badeneunson9628]

McEntee’s jumping lead attack is the essence of rock

[@Roger__Wilco]

We miss you Chrissy! Absolute legend.

[@nataliesparkles5490]

My favourite Divinyls song.

[@houseequity395]

Another great song

[@angrypossumsx1259]

Damn that girl could sing. We miss you Chrissy

[@Sandman6001]

A unique voice and talent. So sad to hear the news. Love you, Chrissy!

[@jillb2161]

What a woman .! Miss you babe 🐦

[@georget1904]

One of the best Australian groups ever. RIP

[@titusbagnato9408]

Love the bass line in this - makes the whole song flow beautifully. This , and "I'll make you happy" Great tunes . Begging to be covered by a good mob.

[@j.williamssteven1843]

This , and "I'll make you happy" Great tunes . Begging to be covered by a good mob. One of my favorite Divinyls' tunes!

[@ngothucdao1103]

This , and "I'll make you happy" Great tunes . Begging to be covered by a good mob. I'm a drummer and I've always loved this track especially the bass line. Rocks. What a sound.

[@StringDeposit]

This , and "I'll make you happy" Great tunes . Begging to be covered by a good mob.

[@naughtydragon]

StringDeposit I’ll make you happy is a cover

[@ilonamaj4511]

This , and "I'll make you happy" Great tunes . Begging to be covered by a good mob. ♡ it !!

[@stuartalexander1695]

Like has been said before, an awesome track, but props to the drummer! Really love his extended fill and cymbal end .

[@cloudattack3279]

This has got to be one of the top 20 Australian songs of all time IMO, would be hard for a cover band to pull it off anywhere near as good as them...

[@mattballone2896]

+CloudAttack check out the GUM cover its fantastic

[@divarachelenvy]

adorable tune R I P Chrissy

[@carolinecochrane196]

So miss the energy and the whole Christie scene