Pretenders, Neil Young perform "My City Was Gone" at the 2005 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

[@DA-br9xd]

All in one take...no redo's, no fixes, just flawless feeling

[@markoxamitny9014]

That bass groove will never, EVER get old.

[@drewpowell8874]

So true!

[@brettthebassist]

It’s fun to play 👍🏻

[@BladeJones]

Originally it was just a doodle on bass to warm up on.

[@jonathanhurley4055]

yeah...every time Rush started his show...that bass lick started ....hot stuff.

[@andrewkarp5067]

Recorded by the mighty Tony Butler of Big Country!

[@Bob-yl9pm]

I'm now a senior citizen and these are now my golden years! Wow! Every generation has its favorate music 😊

[@stevenpeters6909]

Not often you see Neil obviously pleased to be playing with someone. An obvious sign of respect of respect to Chrissie and the rest of the Pretenders.

[@leonardgould6657]

ABSOLUTELY! MIND BLOWING! NOW, IF THIS AIN'T rockin' in the free world, nothing is! Rock on Cleveland! Rock on Canada !🇨🇦 😎 👌🇨🇦 🍁

[@nadionmediagroup]

🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯 I’ve seen it with the Dylan 50th, Paul McCartney in London. *Sometimes in CSNY* and early in Crazy Horse tours, but at the end is iffy. REM @ Bridge school, Pearl Jam and that’s kinda it. I’m guessing a few more I don’t know about, but it’s rare. I’ve seen him 6 times. 2 with Crazy Horse, I acoustic, 1 nameless band and once in ~7000 seater where he played for 4 hours just alternating between electric, acoustic, piano or organ. He was all alone. He COMMANDED AND DEMANDED attention. He was just being Neil, but man, he was otherworldly.

[@JoseRodas-sc3rm]

That s'. True. .My. Amigo .

[@Mario-Loco683]

This Dude has played with quite a few musicians.... total respect for Music, not just the band

[@BigTunaAK]

Neil loves to jam and it shows. Been a big Pretenders fan for years

[@vinniemoran7362]

Whoa!!!! LOVE this song! Chrissy will always be the coolest woman in rock!

[@lbowsk]

The Pretenders just blew the seams off ordinary and stale 80's rock n roll. F Kansas, THIS was a sound. I was gobsmacked and thrilled when they showed up. I dunno, I guess you had to be alive back then. This song is still as awesome and fresh today as it was back then. Love 'em!

[@jay_noray]

Everybody loves playing with Niel Young. His energy is magnetic. And Chrissie is amazing!

[@robiethecat9166]

Na, more like they are trying to ignore him.

[@jay_noray]

​@@robiethecat9166😂

[@vickihall3670]

Saw Chrissie open for Neil at "Pine Knob" in Clarkston MI (Detroit area). She kissed the stage. I love her!!!!!

[@alanrichardson9449]

I'm from Cuyahoga falls, how the hell you can rhyme that with anything is amazing.

[@epistte]

Every time I hear this song I want to order a large deluxe from Luigis.

[@Harold710]

Berea

[@shawnphillips5769]

Cahoga is not Cuyahoga, but given she is the women who am I to argue

[@glenndespres5317]

That was RIDICULOUS! What a Jam! Neil is a beast and just seems to get better and better. Chrissy still sharp on vocals and attitude. Love this!

[@luannabbate2624]

Crissie never need the the whole "Madonnaish" image cause she was the real deal. No thong required!

[@tyrearn9235]

Neil is fricken KILLING IT!! DAMN GOOD! Had he sang and he should have,it would have been pure gold.

[@robiethecat9166]

All of matter of taste I suppose, to me he's so limited and added nothing to their playing.

[@mikefannon6994]

Always admired Chrissie. At a time with few women rockers she had a dream, went to England, and made it happen. Neil adds an extra dimension to a great song.

[@TonySlug]

As did the equally cool Suzi Quattro.

[@vernontowing3010]

She’s so fantastic. Her voice. The way she sings is all her own. And it’s absolutely perfect

[@IozziEric]

Chrissie Hynde and Neil Young: too much talent in one stage!!!!

[@stevehighley6456]

You know it. Real rock& roll !!

[@jonathanhurley4055]

uh...was that Eric Clapton?

[@jonathanhurley4055]

no couldnt be.... but just kinda looks like him

[@IozziEric]

@@jonathanhurley4055 You know it's Louis Armstrong, don't you?

[@richarddelgado2723]

@@jonathanhurley4055 Can’t there at least be one? one? All Starr jam with out Clappy ?

[@Blackscorpion1963]

This is totally priceless; one of the Pretenders best songs with a lil' added spice of uncle Neil workin' his mojo. Hall of Fame was blessed that evening.

[@teomelis7124]

The only American Antham that ever really made sense to me (born and raised in Detroit, MI) - where did you go Ohio (and all the rest...)?

[@teomelis7124]

And, still we're gone - ah-O-Ohio! Never forget Kent State, eh? Thanks Chrissy!

[@katherine9109]

a Canadian anthem too !!! "eh oh way to go Toronto..." it used to be SUCH a great city... but now everything that mattered is being rapidly replaced by condo buildings. AND there's the province too! we've got the biggest a**hole at the helm these days. he tried to sell off an environmentally super important area called 'the greenbelt' to his rich friends. (public pressure forced him to back down, but not until after his cronies got a sizable chunk to build their huge hideous houses on...) PLUS he messed with our health care system... "eh oh way to go Ontario..." I ❤ Chrissie..!!! and I ❤ Neil..!!! (for those who don't know - Neil lived in Toronto, Ontario in Canada when his music first began to find its legions of loyal fans...)

[@leoray1234]

The Pretenders are my favorite rock band of all time. This proves why.

[@RememberMe123-b4b]

Wouldn't say they were my favorite.... not sure where they would even place, 30-50,nonetheless great song. Love it.

[@timothyk8788]

Every time I hear this song, reminds me of the time I was at the Norton motorcycle dealership in Akron Ohio. Chrissie popped in to say goodbye. She was moving to England to become a rock and roll star. Dammed if she didn’t do it.

[@AlyxCoe]

She was one of the great rockers in a male-dominated scene. Underrated

[@suen5006]

She still is!!

[@Prospero-z1s]

Big part of the early London punk scene and never really got the credit that she deserves.

[@fredhenderson2072]

I can't stop watching this. Probably my favorite KZbin video. I love the way Hynde and Young are really into the song and each other. This is what it is all about. It takes me to places that few other can reach. And that includes Dylan. Yeah!! Way to go Ohio! Ooooh Yeah!!

[@whatwouldhousedo5136]

This is a great fit for Neil! Never noticed before that it really has the type of groove he lays down. Chrissie rocks- excellent songwriter.

[@riverraisin1]

Neil Young's guitar is his dance partner. Love watching him play.

[@manuger]

This song never gets old; it has everything on it, even politics and economics, for the ones who understand it. Chrissy is always amazing. Neil played the tune of his life that night.

[@WalkingmanPattaya]

Neil performing a solo like no other. Love that guy. Thank you Chrissie and the Pretenders Classis

[@christianobrien4465]

Holy crap!!! Christie and Neil age like fine wine they’re both still on top of their game

[@kab8711]

Saw Neil Young & Crazy Horse in May. Phenomenal show. Seeing The Pretenders in July. Can’t wait!

[@RVTraveler]

Playing the guitar is like breathing for Neil Young. He can do it anywhere, anytime and with anyone.

[@juana1483]

Chrissie's voice has always given me the chills all up and down my back bones!!! Grrrrr

[@ERIC-65]

That's my favorite PRETENTERS Song ever !

[@tyecook9630]

I love it when Neil just gets possessed like that....

[@fredhenderson2072]

I am with you all the way

[@foureyedchick]

He's a Scorpio. He's high voltage! 👍

[@cathleenmallett8834]

Me and a high school friend felt we hit the pinnacle of "coolness" popping corn as "concessionaires" for the local movie theater while "My City Was Gone" played on the radio.

[@pwk22]

Who would have thought that the coolest man and the coolest woman would ever be on the same stage?

[@VonBluesman]

Congratulations y’all reached the pinnacle of Rock N Roll. You just can’t get any better than this. Thank you.

[@Musique61414]

My favorite male and female rockers on one stage is absatively posalutely awesome.

[@fredhenderson2072]

Yeah me too.. Like I say above, this is what it is all about. Collaboration is much more fun, and it looks like Young and Hyde would agree

[@populustremula7496]

Came across this in passing and saw the pic of Neil playing a 335 and couldn't pass it up. Great jam.

[@montemichelbleu]

This was riveting. Sometimes in rock & roll , it is the disciplined restraint that makes the song rock. Wow.....

[@3atmospheresdeep557]

Never thought I would fell equal appreciation to Neil and Chrissy in the same performance. Outstanding.

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

Chrissie is such an underrated guitarist...man, I never realized the extent of her excellent chops on the instrument. Such a confident, strong, solid woman. Besides that, she is THE coolest and THE sexiest to ever grace the stage...

[@nedgentz5740]

I remember thinking the same when their first 3 tours. Impressive.

[@alanlafromboise2927]

I agree and even in her 70s she's hot as hell, I love women rockers that are attractive but have that tough quality about them! She Baaaaadd!

[@daveinindy]

Is that an early version of a James Trussart "steelcaster"?

[@paulsteinbach8121]

The look they give each other after the finish made me smile.

[@SH-th4wy]

That was great!

[@TheSuperman691]

People forget about the heartbeat the drummer Martin ❤

[@TheSuperman691]

I can listen to that groove all day dope melody neil young my Canadian dude was sooo happy wow ❤

[@normanlabat5335]

New Orleans radio station WRNO played this 24 hrs a day nonstop for over one week as a promotion for the Limbaugh show when he moved from WWL to WRNO around 2008...probably a world record for continuous playing of any recording.

[@jefffournier9986]

Neil loves these jam sessions with the other greats and you can tell.

[@ERIC-65]

Yes he does !

[@karenscigliano9787]

Playing this f-u tune at the rrhof in Cleveland had to be epic -- even for these 2 worldly, seasoned legends. Nobody rocks like ol' Neil---but Chrissie is The Queen. Her throne is up there ---right next to Freddie's👑❤️‍🔥

[@miamipaul9755]

Probably the best one line intro in the history of rock.

[@karaDee2363]

I used to drive around in my 1974 red Trans Am with 4 on the floor listening to this great song cranked up to the max .. those were the days❤

[@andrewfischer556]

I'm Stunned and Amazed I missed this in 2005. Rock On Chrissie and Neil - forever keeping us hardcore rockers looking around the corner

[@RobertChabot-fy5gj]

Much respect to All these legends . This is real music in my eyes!

[@roberttreble2001]

So in Neil’s wheelhouse. Song about urban blight in farmland. Never saw it coming. Awesome pairing. You can see Neil feels it and Chrissy is lapping up the guitar licks. Her voice is impeccable still in 2005.

[@Gratefulman1965]

I love the “Learning to crawl”album. So much maturity shown on this release, I’ve often wondered that had it not been for the deaths in the band that maybe this album never would’ve seen the light of day. Its always seemed so grown up in comparison to the earlier albums. I suppose that’s the lesson learned that fueled this release. Love the bass run on “My city was gone” so damned infectious. One helluva great band.

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

Agreed.

[@leoray1234]

It’s such a great album, full of raw verve but also high sophistication. Nothing has ever topped it for me.

[@mortongreenbaum9873]

A+ Getting these unruly cats to call...she did it of course. Love her “unrehearsed comment.” The Live environment is a slippery situation - rehearsed, let alone with the big personalities on this song right here. She hung in there and made them heel. You go Chrissie Hynde.

[@pedal4ever]

Neil plays the best "sloppy rock" guitar. Puts his whole body into it. You go Neil!

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

He’s probably the most text book guitar player of all time but on electric especially whatever Neil feels is what comes out of the guitar, it’s his Crazy Horse signature but definitely not “sloppy” you just have to understand his style it’s different from anyone else. Go listen to Cortez the Killer, studio for openers. And ya, you hit a nerve! 😹

[@ttomgast1769]

Neil is a musical whirling dervish ....

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

@@ttomgast1769 Ehh You calling Neil a Muslim ? Not bloody likely pal! Try again. 🤯

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

@@ttomgast1769 Clearly you don’t know what a dervish is.

[@ryancraig2795]

How awesome is this? Chrissy sounds great here, Neil in the band.

[@markprovenza6552]

That was cool as hell!

[@larryklawiter9168]

Unmistakable Neil guitar, strangled into submission!

[@joniarmel7308]

She is a force , an icon , one of a kind .

[@jimnichols999]

That's about the best live Pretenders ever...

[@robertasirgutz8800]

More swag than any other front woman. Never heard a voice like that.

[@maryreilly5092]

Thank you ScottishTeeVee for this great video

[@psychlos21]

What an amazing band. Chrissie Hynde is a great songwriter, musician and a bad ass. One of the pioneers of women in rock.

[@marcok.6734]

Neil Young a really Canadian Rocker. I love him. He has a dignity. And still Rocks! ( no ridicolous black wig on his head....)

[@rayjohnson2387]

Gee.. I wonder who you're referring to lol

[@marcok.6734]

@@rayjohnson2387 Yes...😂😂 HE played in a 'BAND'...

[@labluvver]

No...he's been wearing a hat ever since this performance.

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

ridicolous ? L.O.L.

[@paolo-n2000]

Neil is so Canadian.. he became an American citizen!

[@mjack7445]

Great version , great Neil, great Chrissie, great Pretenders 🎸🎸🎸👍

[@JStarStar00]

Perfect. I always thought this had a strong Buffalo Springfield sound when it first came out.

[@AntonyFleck]

Bit of a Funky groove going down here, love it!!..

[@TheSuperman691]

Martin on those drums yes that's matters smooth dope line up Neil Young icing

[@SatsuKakashii]

Gotta love she let Rush use this as opening song, she said her parents were big fans of his. Props to her for the respect. I luv Chrissie. Class act and very talented!

[@geoffkehoe]

Seeing this live was only exceeded by meeting Neil at the after party. Oh and Bruce inducting U2 and Clapton inducting Buddy Guy, and on it went. What a night!

[@jeffconway8729]

Yes, just rub it in! (-:

[@JonHuntley]

She is so cool.

[@willieluncheonette5843]

this is SO dope

[@christianobrien4465]

NEIL YOUNG and Christie Hynde have super similar music writing styles… and they groove just right together

[@robertwyman9202]

This should be our national anthem.

[@etamommy]

maybe my favorite Pretenders song of all time. Great version!

[@lindadinato_koontz-oq7me]

She is so underrated, !!

[@robiethecat9166]

By who?

[@sarobinson56]

Wow....just so cool. Chrissie kicks ass....

[@markir1947]

Chrissie and Young are great. A song that is so true nowadays even though it came out years ago.

[@truealchemy1534]

greatest rock vocals of all time

[@tomdanielson2860]

Man perfect for September 2024

[@eddiewilleford7746]

Never heard that one with Neil Young that was great

[@kazbah1217]

One of my favourite Pretenders song ❤🎉

[@allisonpayne2097]

Everyone rocks hard,and sounds great together in this place😎

[@donwarnick1089]

What a great voice as in it sounds as good as it did 30 years ago

[@lynnbourgoin]

My two favorite artists! Dream come true!

[@TheMiapapia]

Neil Young is like a big puppy onstage. The cutest!!!!!!! Chrissie Hynde is awesome.

[@ga3124]

Neil Young looks like a homeless dude and sounds like your grandmother when he sings. lol But he's one of the best damn songwriters to ever strap on a guitar. His riffs are dirty joy!

[@vinniemoran7362]

Dirty joy, haha! Love that.

[@kenmcbride6515]

But my parents were gone

[@damienfaure8739]

So cool to them playing and enjoying together!

[@DidYouReadEULA]

Maestro Chambers got his fellow Maestros fired up!!

[@MaddyN999]

One of my favorite bands of all times 🖤

[@hankearl9784]

As an Ohioan, I thank you Chrissie.

[@kurtb8474]

That is how a woman should sing. Chrissy's voice is awesome!

[@jeffrey3498]

Neil's having fun 😎🤘

[@jcfromfakelake9788]

This is rock at its best!!!

[@maureent6800]

LOL 😆 UVKNOW IM SHARING THISSSSS HELLL YEAH !! NEIL YOUNG JAMMIN !! WHEEÈE!!!!!!!!;)

[@VisualSOLUTIONSMedia]

Krugman sent me here, Neil rocked me here, Chrissie kept me here...

[@truth1937]

Awesome singer, beautiful!

[@GP-ed1ti]

Total pros. So tight. Awesome.

[@edkerry87]

this could be a Neil Young song it is so badass.

[@robnamowicz8073]

This feller is one of rocks great drummers.

[@Gratefulman1965]

By the way Neil just kills that lead run. Man that shit sounds good!

[@bobcaygeon4533]

Always loved Neil's crazy leads and solos. Anyone that says he is terrible guitar player just doesn't know. He is just a rocker.

[@bevjohnson5280]

She was lucky there. If you give Neil the solo when he is in this mood , the song can go on for a very long time. Nice to see Al Pacino on the other guitar too.

[@chaxpress]

I think that's actually Al Clapton, Eric's cousin.

[@stephenchase3352]

@@chaxpress Adam Seymour. former Katydids band. one of the best players to come thru her band in recent years. tears it up.

[@markdavid4897]

Rush told us every week where our cities had gone, and why, and how to stop it. RIP Rush.

[@steveryan1746]

Burn in Hell , Rush

[@Gil7111TX]

@@steveryan1746 beware of karma...👀

[@mtmt88]

Mega dittos

[@wgsmcw2012]

amazing!!!!

[@sheercerebralpower]

If you see that Neil Young doc about his solo gig in his hometown(there is a town in north Ontario) your mind will be boggled....he sounds amazing with Ol Black into a Tweed Deluxe with a TubeEcho.....