First Time Hearing Divinyls - “I Touch Myself” Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@curiousman1672]

Chrissy Amphlett had such a unique voice and great delivery. Cancer took her 9 years ago. I remember when this came out it was scandalous, and she ate it up.

[@3DJapan]

Yes, Cancer and MS. Very sad. As someone with MS I relate. Thankfully my case is pretty minor.

[@petestaint8312]

Has it been 9 yrs already??? Sorely missed.

[@drew65sep]

Wow, I'd forgotten about that. We music fans have lost far too many artists in the last decade or so...sad.

[@gerardroll6468]

Asia, BJ… The Divinyls were one of Australia’s finest ever bands & sadly, Chrissie Amphlett, the lead singer, is no longer with us as she passed away at the age of just 54. Anyone who got to see them live knew they were in for a treat when Chrissie & the guys took to the stage. R.I.P Chrissie Amphlett 🇦🇺✊️😢🇦🇺

[@rayray-xs6xu]

I saw them in the pubs over a dozen times. Awesome gigs!

[@gerardroll6468]

@@rayray-xs6xu … That’s where I first saw them just after I turned 18, along with other great Aussie bands like Cold Chisel, The Choirboys, The Angels, Noiseworks, Rose Tattoo, Boom Crash Opera, 1927 & the list just goes on & on. To quote an old saying… “They just don’t make them like they used to” here anymore 🇦🇺🎸🥁🇦🇺

[@rayray-xs6xu]

@@gerardroll6468 No they don't make them like they used to! It was all talent back then, real talent. Man I miss those days!

[@gerardroll6468]

@@rayray-xs6xu … I remember my older brother taking me to see Midnight Oil just before they really hit it big & I was just blown away by the amazing show that Peter & the guys put on 👍🤪

[@leoleopard7035]

Song was played in the Mike Myers comedy movie "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" when he came across the fembots.. It re-entered the charts reaching top 10 for memory

[@keith3139]

I can't hear this without thinking of that scene

[@amazane1]

@@keith3139 the video is burned in my head, ever since it came out!

[@elisefuller7123]

Lol Asia’s looks she’s giving bj when he says “ she’s in tune “ lol hilarious 😂

[@bobgomez8477]

This song cracks me up. I went to karaoke night at a local restaurant and a non-English speaking girl sang this song. She missed the concept. As she sang, she touched her face, then her arms. (Throughout the whole song). It had all of us in stiches! I had to go home and touch myself!

[@jackiegoodspeed1849]

Read the comments. There's another meaning. That girl wasn't so off base.

[@bobgomez8477]

@@jackiegoodspeed1849 it's about Jillin off.

[@mike04574]

@@jackiegoodspeed1849 thisprolly happened before that tho

[@gatekeeper6931]

Asia sure was smiling a lot and enjoying this tune🤟🏻🤣🤟🏻🤣

[@chrisbloomfield3350]

Reminded me a bit of her "Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf" reaction haha.

[@robbob5302]

🤔😋

[@StoneShards]

Asia's smiles! 🤗

[@bernbee26]

This was used as the National Breast Cancer awareness campaign anthem in Australia. Chrissie was an absolute badass fabulous woman 🥰

[@ckobo84]

When the guy tells his wife he doesn't know where he's heard the song before we all know what that means ... The STRIP CLUB!

[@Sin_Alder]

Or Austin Powers.

[@dustybrand]

Where at? Maybe Idaho? Of course I live in Atlanta where they just run out on stage butt naked from the start of the song to "My Neck My Back" by Khia.

[@markwilken2492]

The video for this one is a ripper. She was absolutely stunning. RIP Chrissie

[@forevalearning]

R.I.P. Chrissy Amphlett. Another Australian legend gone too soon. Loved the uniqueness of your voice. Pleasure and Pain was another great song from the Divinyls. You both reacted exactly the way everyone else did when first hearing it, then trying to find deeper meaning to stop from kraking up 😂 😂 Much ❤

[@AsiaandBJ]

😂😂❤❤

[@jjjnettie]

"All the boys in town" " Science Fiction" "Ain't going to eat my heart out any more" so many rock classics

[@suzannejane1035]

@@AsiaandBJ😂😂

[@dustybrand]

Yeah. God Bless her. Chrissy was an absolute unit. She was in a relationship with the guitarist for a few years before this song came out. Then with the drummer. She was a cool chick. Got arrested in Spain protesting butt nekkid one time in the 70s. Saw her do "Good Times" by The Easybeats with Cold Chisel and Michael Hutchence. It was ridiculously good. Multiple Sclerosis is a bastard.

[@johnfinlay4963]

oh shit, this song made people lose their minds when this came out. 🤘🏼😂😂. you guys are really playing some fantastic stuff . keep it grooving

[@v.j.3029]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with self-love, my dears.😉

[@robbob5302]

You have to love yourself!

[@AndySmith-lq2di]

Cheers i was starting to worry

[@dustybrand]

ah now...keep da freeky on da sneeky

[@rubbersole79]

Elaine: "Girls do it too!" Kramer: "Not every day." Jerry: "We HAVE to do it. It's part of our lifestyle....."

[@BayAreaSon]

But are you the master of your domain??

[@brusher79]

I’m out

[@TritoneChris]

@@BayAreaSon King of the castle

[@robertwilson2007]

Cover your ears darlin'.

[@engg84]

John. F. Kennedy. Juniah.

[@wesleygalvin9983]

Chrissy was the ultimate Rock Chick, that's why we are still talking about her today. And of course they had some catchy and powerful songs too!! But Chrissy was so much more than just a rock persona, she also toured in the stage production of The Boy From OZ about Peter Allen. She played his Mother Inlaw, Hollywood legend Judy Garland. Very big shoes to fill, and she nailed it!!

[@2199SPUDMAN]

This is one of those songs where you HAVE to see the video. Chrissie Amphlett was pure SEXY and had such a wonderful voice.

[@jeffcasey9911]

Has to be one of my all time favorite Asia reactions her face was blushing the whole time lol

[@surlechapeau]

Asia & BJ, you'll love their "Pleasure and Pain" !

[@davidjustsimplefun8484]

Well said my friend! Pleasure and Pain is awesome.

[@freelightexpress]

Its one of their all time classics!

[@andrewferguson887]

Great reaction, Chrissie Amphlett was a legendary performer, badass, great rock voice, great band, missed by many. Passed way too young, R.I.P. Chrissy

[@ytbenavraham9553]

I didn't know she had passed away. She made an impact that will never be forgotten. I remember hearing this song the first time. She express some serious love.

[@bhumphries1360]

Let us not not forget to give credit, where credit is deserved, WELL DESERVED I might add....Mark McEntee is rocking it on guitar! Especially in that damn solo! Chrissy was also a genius musically. She had it all, the pouty look with the school girl outfits, the long bangs, the playful grin, the raspy/sexy voice. She was the total package, in my opinion. She is truly missed. She made her mark ( no pun intended) in the music industry. Never, ever forgotten....❤️🎶

[@mezz444]

The Divinyls are absolute Aussie legends. Chrissie was a truly UNIQUE front woman..I loved this reaction from u guys ☺💜. Could you do another 1 of theirs sometime. The Boys In Town is another great 1 or pleasure and pain. Cheers guys ,u always make me smile 🙏😀

[@tylerhackner9731]

Great song!

[@gerardroll6468]

At the end… Brother BJ “waxing philosophical” while Asia is like “oh hell no… I ain’t going there!!!” 🤭🤭🤣🤣

[@AsiaandBJ]

🤣🤣❤❤

[@gerardroll6468]

@@AsiaandBJ … I thought it was hilarious the way you both summed it up with differing opinions 🤣🤣🤣

[@redcan5254]

Ahhhhh ... Asia has that Cheshire Cat Grin going on whenever those words are sung ... Austin Powers (??) ... August 9 2022 (2219 hrs)

[@davidoswald6194]

You guys have stumbled across a Australian classic.....oh they were so good.....R.I.P. CHRISSY

[@scottreacher4620]

I just love this song! It can be a pick up line, "Hey there lil lady......." What woman can resist such a smooth line? 😜

[@quixote6942]

"Austin Powers" Danced to this in his British undies! RIP to Christie.

[@jayrtee]

Thanks again for another great reaction! IMHO, this song was meant more as an emotional/spiritual thing than a physical thing. One way of looking at this is that every time she thinks of the person she is so in love with, it puts her more in touch with herself. So just by thinking of that person, she touches herself, if that makes any sense at all. And, that's how they spun it to the regulatory committee to get the song radio airplay at all.

[@jackiegoodspeed1849]

Oh my gosh. Thank you. Makes sense. But.... most took it the other way. Lol

[@Mainecoonlady.]

Not sure that emotional thing would fly when you watch the video. Sometimes… it is what it is!

[@jjjnettie]

@@Mainecoonlady. LOL Chrissy made it blatantly obvious what she meant in the official video, didn't she. :)

[@suzannejane1035]

@@jjjnettie Yeahh ffs it's physically touch myself and if you don't like the song don't listen - stop putting your sanitised 'holy' crap on us. Directed at the evangelical eejits

[@jasoncowley4718]

You know she really meant it! lol! Chrissy was and still is an Australian national treasure. R.I.P. Chrissy.

[@stuarthowison5777]

One of the few Divinyls songs that made it outside of Australia. This is far from their best. What a great catalogue of music they have.

[@annee4193]

I had the absolute privilege of seeing this awesome lady Chrissy Amphlett leading the Divinyls as they played back up at Cold Chisel's Last Stand concert in Sydney. Much loved, sadly missed x x x

[@bostonvair]

And yes, this was a big radio hit back in the day (sometime around 1990). Truly brilliant!

[@alisonbear7114]

Chrissie was an icon here in Australia. Check 'Fine line between Pleasure and Pain' out. Won't be disappointed. Love your work guys!

[@markspiteriy]

I grew up listening to the divinyls. Love Christie Amphletts voice. Their best song is Boys in Town. A must to listen to.

[@lavantavincent6555]

I remember the song well. It was in two movies, Prelude to a kiss in 1991 or 92 and Austin Powers. I also saw them on the Arsenio Hall show in as well. Still love this song.

[@barr790]

I have this on my playlist, I'm from the time this came out and I love it!

[@markt8086]

BJ, I love that easy going style of yours. Asia, that laugh is adorable. I really enjoy your reactions! Great job!

[@kyle9900]

@AsiaandBJ thanks for reacting to this song. I used to like this song years ago and just thought of it the other day. Nostalgia!

[@jimschender4497]

Saw them in Cleveland on their first U.S. tour. Chrissy was amazing. Rest In Peace.

[@elvistochong1701]

Everyone rock out to this when it came out. The video was cool!

[@Fairygrl_TW]

An amazing voice, shes so fun and flirty, powerful woman that knows what she wants...R.I.P. Thanx for reaction, Peace

[@lightlantern]

Okay We Ladies Have To Embrace Our “Self Love” 😉

[@markwilliams6394]

Every time I hear this song, I think about the bar in Houston down the street from my apartment my friends and me went to cuz they had lady who sang this song and would sing this song to you. She was beautiful and did this song justice.

[@larryturner6866]

I remember clearly when this song was huge. One of my favorite memories from high school was when a girl that I didn't even know came up to me and handed me a blank cassette and just said "I want you to know this". Greatest gift I have ever received. OMG WHAT A GIRL!!!!!

[@Demerest003]

Love this song, beautiful woman may she rest in peace. I've heard this song at least a thousand times, and I still get a chuckle when she says "I honestly do" after one of the "I touch myself." It's like shes saying "I am confessing here and now I touch myself" lol

[@grussell76]

when I saw this video in my feed, I was like "I gotta see Asia and BJ react to this!" You two are a hoot!

[@AsiaandBJ]

lol Thank you!

[@jamesthatswho8687]

Come on Asia. Let us hear your thoughts🤣🤣🤣. I remember when this song came out. You should watch the actual video. Love you guys ❤️

[@polyestawyldesage504]

My friend Tonya used to sing this in Ethel Merman's voice and it would freaking KILL me 😆

[@mikefetterman6782]

This came out the spring of 1991. It was a hit and a bit risqué for the time. It was not played on some radio stations.

[@leighplant3593]

Another great Aussie singer,unique and straight to the point..

[@evalynnhubler5089]

Asia I think you are trying soooo hard not to fall on the floor laughing!!LOL

[@junepiggott3335]

Amazing song amazing singer , rip , always loved this song

[@nancysmith38]

Back in the day my boys would tell me ‘Mooooommmm!!- skip this song’. 🤣🤣. Also Sex by Berlin and Sex Dwarf by Soft Cell- Come Again by Au Pairs…. guess there a few they didn’t want to hear their mom singing along to 🤪

[@colinpate3059]

Chrissy Amphlett was one the best rock front person's, man or woman. She could sound like an angel and the devil all in one verse. Along with a great guitar player, Mark McAfee, they wrote many unique and heavy rock songs. I loved the Divinyls and miss them due to the untimely death of Chrissy. Due to the subject matter of this song many people didn't listen to more of this band. Those that knew of the Divinyls before this song knew they flat out rocked. Look up the 1984 lIve performance of ELSIE. It's amazing!!

[@anthonymitchell8893]

pj harvey is the queen the doyen of rock chicks

[@warrenbridges1891]

@@anthonymitchell8893 Na. Chrissy was a cave woman in the early days. Spitting, cursing, headbanging, assaulting band members on stage This is from her later glam period.

[@seandobson6221]

This was a great tune! Such a great tune!

[@insulaarachnid]

It's a classic, I also love the Chrissy Amphlett song, Human On The Inside.

[@goatslunch6991]

Hahahahaa, welcome to 1 of the greatest pub bands in Australias history. Sure this track was their most sucessful overseas but to see them live was another matter. So many songs, Only Lonley, Hey little Boy, In my life and Make You Happy to name just a few. I was so lucky to see them and be less than 12 feet from the stage at so many Diyinals gigs. Dee Why Glider Room anyone?

[@JES408]

Not only was this a huge hit when it came out but also used in movies including Austin Powers lol

[@mikeat2637]

When I DJ'd for a while in gentlemen's clubs around 30 years ago, this was one of the top songs the requested by the dancers. On Broadway by George Benson was also a top pick.

[@wildk4tmc421]

This is one of my favourite songs! So excited to see your reaction 🤭

[@lulee1891]

Absolutely a love song!

[@steveeverett1736]

The video for this is pretty adult but it still managed to stay clean ALL at the same time. It was done in black and white as far as I remember, and Asia, you're the only one who gets to sing this to BJ

[@Mr17051963]

This song was in the original soundtrack from the first Austin Powers movie.

[@mirroredworld]

LOVE what you both do!!!! Great insights and good times!!! I grew up in the disco clubs of Miami in the 80s. Lots going on in those places back then and no one cared- LOL!!! One of my favorite disco songs from that time is Coming out of Hiding by Pamela Stanley. I can still see the colored strobe lights, fog machines and the fan dancers wearing only leather chaps(exposed backsides) with their huge red and gold fans....so many cocktails ago - LOL!!!

[@Triggerhippie70]

I was 20 when this song came out and I loved it from the first time I heard it and I still love it today. This is a bad ass song and she was a bad ass singer. RIP

[@jimijamessegoviafeerick1355]

Years ago, I flew from Philly to LA on business. On a night out, I ran into Chrissy and Mark at Chinois Restaurant on Main in Santa Monica. Being a good musician as a hobby and fan of The Divinyls the crew demanded I join them. I had such a fun evening with a lot of laughs. Can't say enough about how nice they were. BJ you are too funny ! 🤣

[@jjjnettie]

:) Ahhhh Chrissy, she was amazing. I saw the Divinyls perform so many times when I was young. You didn't want to be in the "splash zone" up front though. LOLOL She was a hard rocker too. Watch the official video of this song, it was filmed in a Nunnery, of all places. LOL

[@michaelwebster8389]

You should do some other Divinyls, they were such a great band.

[@AndyFNQ84]

People thought that WAP was edgy and groundbreaking, and then they realise that Chrissie Amphlett was singing this in 1990

[@CC3193]

I’m Australian & very familiar with this & other Divinyls songs. Watching your reaction made me search facts on this song - I’ve only just now learned that Michael Bay directed the iconic music video apparently! 😮

[@paulrogers4483]

From Song Facts...... This is clearly about masturbation, but there's more to it. In our interview with Billy Steinberg, he said: "What I like about the song is that in spite of the fact that the chorus kind of boldly says that, the verse was much more sort of poetic and kind of meaningful. It says, 'I love myself, I want you to love me, when I feel down I want you above me, I search myself, I want you to find me, I forget myself, I want you to remind me.' Those words I think are very strong and it's not an obvious start to finish jack off song. I like playing with words, and whether it's 'Like a Virgin' or 'I Touch Myself,' I like taking phrases or words that are sort of untapped and find a way to write something meaningful and that has a rebelliousness because really that's what rock's all about. Talking 'bout my generation, you know." I like that!!! :)

[@farmerbill6855]

Ahhh, Chrissie Amphlette, such a great time in my life. As you may understand, this didn't get much radio airplay. It became popular thru word of mouth and the club scene. Interestingly, it was later used for breast cancer awareness. RIP Chrissie, I loved you so... On a lighter note, Asia has beautiful eyes.

[@PatternSeeker...]

I actually laughed out loud around 5:35, when BJ was commenting and Asia kept looking at the camera like, "WTF? I can't believe he's saying this!""

[@orljock]

There was a time when this song came out, it was banned from air play in the Orlando area.

[@laudanum669]

When this song/album came out their record company Virgin records had a huge Billboard put up on the Sunset Strip. It featured a very provocative picture of Chrissy with the bands name. It helped sell thousands of records.

[@jackiegoodspeed1849]

Thanks to the comments, I learned another meaning to this song. Now I don't feel so ashamed for just loving this song. Great reaction. Beautiful smiles, both of you.

[@AsiaandBJ]

Thanks for listening

[@cassandracampbell3424]

This song was in Austin Powers! I love this song. I made a playlist for my husband and this was one of the songs on there!

[@galenstone9097]

Love this song. Chrissy was fire back in the day.

[@BeastrealDT]

They used this song in, "Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery." ✌️

[@tiacalhoun3841]

FINALLY…..I’ve been requesting this song for the longest!!!!!

[@Kausion]

Pleasure and Pain is my fav from Divinyls as far as the songs ive heard/know of from them

[@donnilloyd1355]

It is in Austin Powers: Man of International Mystery Power dances to his skivvies to make the Fembots explode. Its hilarious. And Asia, I can't get over your facial expressions. ROFLMMFAO!!!

[@donnilloyd1355]

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[@donnilloyd1355]

Sorry, I typed it wrong. "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" is the title.

[@seranarobertson3094]

It was used in an Austin Powers movie. The scene was hilarious!

[@joepegel]

When Christina Amphlett sang this song it was heralded as ode to female sexual empowerment. But when I, an old man with a southern accent, sing this song, I get a restraining order filed against me.

[@henryvandeventer2457]

I always loved this song, but it and "Bad Touch" by Bloodhound Gang have a special place in my life. I was a slightly dodgy club in London when I saw a gorgeous girl walk in, we made eye contact and looked away. For the next hour or so we'd keep making eye contact and when this song came up, I took my shot. Walked over and asked her to dance and it was one heck of a dance. Then Bad Touch came on and our fates were sealed. 22 years later we're still together and married for the last 20.

[@lilbitsleepy2574]

Should watch her official vid too, she just owns her space singing those naughty lyrics. Lots of fun, I’ve always loved this song. Ofc now you’ve gotta react to her song, ‘Pleasure and Pain’.

[@shapeach]

Omg!! Asia I just adore you!! I just lost it and I'm dying when BJ said she just is getting in tune with herself she touched herself. And you looked at him and said "O. K. I don't know that I would tell anybody" HAHAHHA 🤣😋👍💖. You are precious, girl!! Yes and we thought the same thing back then why are we singing about self love! ❤️😋

[@michaellincoln3739]

Love you guys !!! Check out The Divinyls videos "Boys in Town" and "Pleasure and Pain" - you will love their energy.

[@jagmaida5074]

you have to watch the video to properly enjoy this song. As a young teen at the time before the internet I have to say it was an awakening for me.

[@JVMultiProds]

The fact that you uploaded this video on my birthday but I'm only seeing it now makes me wanna celebrate it all over again 😂 The music video for this song is iconic 😃

[@elmoomle4565]

Funny reactions! Everyone has the same facial expressions when they first hear this song...a smile along with a bit blushing...Hilarious. This song was in the first Austin Powers movie...the Fembots scene...hahah

[@Montyhugo]

You guys have to see the video ❤

[@TheCamarosBand]

I saw them open for Aerosmith in 1986! I can feel Asia blushing. 😊

[@gbsailing9436]

You SHOULD watch her videos! Top performer!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

I Truly Hope They Can Find A Cure For Cancer,, It's Taken So Many Lives Like Chrissy,, Olivia & Last Saturday Morning,, My Sister...R.I.P. Chrissy,, Olivia & Jackie🙏❤

[@markboatwright-frost6194]

A great Australian band!

[@jgsheehan8810]

RIP Chrissy. BTW after all the hullabaloo was done, some years later the song was used in Australia as a Breast Cancer theme. Sadly Chrissy died after contracting cancer and MS.

[@gustonzimasheen]

I love the bassline in this song

[@williamweiss6128]

That Desperate album they did is still so killer. All The Boys, etc. Whole album is amazing.

[@castle07dw]

This one got to me as a kid. I used to like this song yes very catchy tune

[@Nateoutside]

👍👍 Great song!