Songs that Changed Music: Pretenders - Brass In Pocket

[@Producelikeapro]

What songs do you believe changed music? Thanks ever so much for watching!

[@HitTheRoadMusicStudio]

Haha I think Ace of Spades and Overkill from Motorhead left their marks! Influenced Bands like Metallica, Anthrax, Dave Grohl .. ahhh Motorhead just left so many marks and started so many sparks 🤘

[@ShiningHourPop]

Great video. I do love a chiming guitar. And what a voice Chrissie Hynde has! With jangly guitars in mind, This Charming Man by The Smiths is a song that influenced many bands since.Johnny Marr is a guitar genius

[@Producelikeapro]

@@HitTheRoadMusicStudio wow! Fantastic ideas!!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@ShiningHourPop marvellously charming idea!!

[@laylarodriguez1710]

Peter Murphy doing the Bela Lugosi thing

[@kobuk]

I skipped school so I could stand in the front row to see the Pretenders in 1982. It was an incredible show that I'll never forget. I had no idea that it would be the last few months of the original line up but looking back I feel so lucky to have seen them when I did. I still think those first 2 records are some of the best rock records ever made. Thanks for doing these videos!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! You are so blessed to have seen that lineup live!! Incredible!!

[@mightyV444]

Yes, definitely worth skipping school for! :-)

[@Producelikeapro]

@@mightyV444 yes! Agreed 100%!

[@mightyV444]

@@Producelikeapro - Choosing between Music and something mundane like school is kind of a no-brainer, too! x-))

[@kobuk]

A few things I remember... Martin putting beer on his floor tom so it would splash every time he hit it. Pete Farndon looking cool as hell spitting beer in the air while he played. The singer in my high school band caught Chrissy's tambourine (which we used at every gig after that). Just amazing memories all the way around.

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

Honeyman-Scott was an incredible guitar player, like Johnny Marr. His loss was tragic and the first 2 albums are very special.

[@bobbykanemusictube]

I loved this song as a kid. I would sing along to the radio when I thought nobody could hear me. I still love this song.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Bobby!

[@officialWWM]

We heard you bro :)

[@Geotubest]

I hear you!

[@seayleighstewart2345]

with ya brother! remember thinking this song was "fancy" (probly all the tension & resolution), and we'd blast this record on a boombox whole riding bikes to the beach, surfboards in racks. so weird, hearing it. aside loving "Mystery Achievement", always thought this was the best writing job on the record, but top to bottom...what a terrific album. wow. excellent call, Warren! (and sooo relate to cringing at your own voice; Still can't stand mine -- and i'm surely not alone : ) xo shaylie

[@petesawchuk]

I’m right with you guys - BRASS IN POCKET & MYSTERY ACHIEVEMENT are immortal.

[@patkelly3966]

Lovely guitar on Brass in Pocket but it's the groove and Chrissie Hynde's sultry vocals that make it for me. Sublime.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Pat, yes, we talk about Martin's amazing groove as well locking in with Chrissie's incredible vocal

[@ZigbertD]

When I first heard “Brass in Pocket” on the radio, I didn’t know anything about the Pretenders, and I assumed they were a Soul band, one with fantastically good material. A few months later a friend lent me the album, and I was shocked when the first track was the furious punk rock aggression of “Precious”. Such a great album., such a great band. Chrissie Hynde is a true badass, one of my favorite songwriters ever. James Honeyman Scott was one of the most influential guitarists of the 80s, despite being here for such a tragically short period of time. His solo on “The Adultress” is one of my all time favorites. And Marty Chambers is just phenomenal. Think of that pickup he plays into “Middle of the Road”. It’s awe-inspiring and iconic, or that amazing shuffle groove on “Message of Love”. I can get excited listening to those first two albums anytime anywhere, and amazingly they soldiered on and continued making great records after two tragic losses that would have destroyed less determined bands.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing your insight! Yes agreed, amazing musicians, incredible songs and of Rock's best ever singers and band leaders, Chrissie Hynde!

[@judithweiss6727]

Chrissie is underrated as a songwriter and singer.

[@tomb8430]

Chrissy Hynde has one of the best female vocal ever. That's what made The Pretenders special.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! Amazing singer!

[@rolandnorrone9262]

Remarkable vibrato!! Yes!!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@rolandnorrone9262 agreed 100%!

[@Johnny-lr5jt]

It's sad that James Honeyman-Scott died so young. He was an incredible guitarist.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Huge talent!!

A lot of folks think his solo on "Kid" is the best ever.

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

@ Me, among them...

[@Skoora]

Huge talent. Opiates have robbed us of so many.

[@EmoBearRights]

He wasn't a bad songwriter either co-wrote Talk of the Town and Day After Day.

[@booms]

I love this series. I'm not even a musician, but these videos make me appreciate production in a new way.

[@gsmith207]

That jangling guitar man! Wow. Nailed it! I’m a drummer and obviously love Martin Chambers, but I was always drawn to this guitar sound. Just epic! That Bass too. At 54 I’m appreciating these songs a lot more. And now even more thanks to you. cheers 🍻 “clink”

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Yes, as Gen Xers we got so much great music!!

[@binbadende]

Your explanation of the chord structure and flow of my favorite songs is why I finally looked up what ASMR even means. This is so much better than tropical rain.

[@DJ-Daz]

How cool would it be to be that kid again experiencing all the great music for the first time again.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Thanks ever so much!

[@jerryrichardson2665]

Love love love that you’ve chosen this song! Ive had the distinct pleasure of turning people on to the Pretenders and in every case they say “You’ve changed my world for the better!” This is my favorite of Chrissy’s performances!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Jerry! Yes, love this song and the whole album is a masterpiece!

[@michaeltablet8577]

I started watching this channel a couple of years ago hoping to improve my skill as a lifelong musician who just started mixing. Wow did I get more than I dreamed of! Not only have I become a better mixer and producer but I have gotten a musical education and even become a better person from watching! Your passion and kindness are contagious! Thank you and God bless you Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Michael!! I really appreciate your kind words!

[@michaeltablet8577]

@@Producelikeapro You are so welcome!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@michaeltablet8577 thanks ever so much!

[@Andrew-cu9lf]

1980, I was 16 and fell in love. She's so great. Thanks for making this video.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@lancerx1759]

Brass in Pocket was and remains a pure golden masterpiece

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!

[@LarryGreenMusic]

I remember having a cassette of the first album and a portable cassette player and playing it for everyone I ran into in Hollywood. I absolutely loved "Brass in Pocket"!

[@Geotubest]

Wow, I'm so glad you're covering this song. I've met Chrissie and the band a number of times. They and Led Zep and Dire Straits drove my own guitar influences. Thanks for putting this together.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much George! Wow, amazing that you've met Chrissie and the band!

[@BrencoGuitars]

This is easily the best series on KZbin at the moment. Each video gets better and better. Great choice of songs and great to have a producer and musicians insight into the technical aspects of the songs

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much Brenco Guitars! That means so much!!

[@stanspb763]

KZbin put this in my recommended list when searching for a different topic entirely but happy to have clicked on it. Itt brings back great memories. The first time I heard it on the radio on the way to my recording studio, I detoured to the nearest record store to look for it. It was not out yet so I called the radio station and the office manager made a dub of it and sent a courier to deliver it to the studio. The band I was tracking heard it through the room monitors when everyone was getting ready and the decks finished alignment....it caught everyone's attention, the groove was infectous and lead vocal so laid back, confident but vulnerable. It was played several times and new discoveries were spotted each time. Across the hall in Studio B, had another group, Tower of Power also listen to it. It had an impact on two established radio staple bands that day before it was released to stores. At the time it was familiar in the styles but new in their combinations ina single song. I enjoyed the production values of this video and just subscribed. I was based on the west coast of the US, San Francisco where I owned a large 3 studio complex that did a lot of major albums from early 70s to 1990s Almost all the groups we did were based in the US, the only big English group recorded there was Fleetwood Mac " Rumors". A UK artist we did 4 albums for and who moved nearby was Van Morison. Definitely brought back memories I had not thought about for years..I miss the analog recording era of the independent studios. Not many survived the move from large production facilities to home digital recording and the scattering of the great staff we collected. Thanks for the memories and the great song. I moved out of the US in 2000 and only see a few artists who still tour here to St Petersburg Russia.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing your experiences! I really appreciate it

[@Producelikeapro]

For me, this song also brings back such amazing memories! It’s wonderful that songs can do this for us!

[@davidwollpert5276]

Nice breakdown and analysis. I loved the first Pretender albums with James Honeyman-Scott, he was such an amazing and inventive player. He never seemed preoccupied with speed or technical playing, he was focusing on sound, which is an appropriate focus. Focusing this way helped integrate what his fingers were doing with the tone of the guitar, and then feed that into the genre of music they were writing into and re-creating. Just incredible work. I still find his guitar work wonderfully listenable after all of these years. We lost a great artist way too early.

[@nicolasblanckaert2035]

A few years ago, I saw them in a festival in France. I had plenty of time that night and I waited next to the tour buses to meet another band... Somehow I started to talk around to a man who I noticed was French, because of his accent. He was Pretenders' drumtech. And boom, I remember climbing up in the Pretenders' crew tourbus and I had a beer with them all. I was only 19 or 20 at that time and I was shaking on my legs as I walked through to the end of the bus. I was sitting in a tourbus with a band's crew ! What a night... Absolutely incredible. Thank you Warren for this episode !

[@hammerpocket]

So few KZbin channels talk about the Pretenders. Such a great band. The debut album is so good it's easy to forget how great the next two were.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, In love the first three albums! All masterpieces!

[@coopesdeville3863]

a real gem of a song ... first two pretenders albums .. so timeless .. never tire ... Coopesdeville west Australia xxx p.s. love your passion

[@MrRugbyloosehead]

I so fell in love with that album, their first from The Pretenders, that song hooked me after hearing on the radio, but that album was equally wonderful, so many great songs a instant classic of the era,where there was so many great bands releasing great albums,,it was a wonderful time for music ,that I still listen to today!

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! Masterpiece of an album!!

[@paulmorgan8254]

I saw them live in a small club in Port Talbot, S Wales and I remember it being 1979. I was stood right in front of Chrissie ( the stage was only a foot higher than the crowd ) and she was dressed in a jockeys outfit of blue and purple . As the night/morning went on I wish i'd stood in front of Jimmy as he was so good. About this time I was being a dj (for beer) in a weekend rock club where the likes of Iron Maiden, Def Leppard et al played before they were big so had hair half way down my back. I'm saying this because I was mostly a rocker but realised how good the Pretenders were and how good the songs were. I called James, Jimmy because I know someone who went to school with him and he was known as Jimmy in school. He saw the pretenders play their first gig together in a pub in Leominster after Jimmy told him what was going on and boasting about joining this band with an American singer. James used to take his guitar to school and apparently the teachers just used to let him disappear somewhere to play guitar. He, amongst so many others, lost their lives due to their drug habit. From above about the jockey outfit I presumed after hearing Jame's story was that they did it it because there was a horse racing track not far away in Ludlow. Gonna save this site and get my guitar out and learn the track tomorrow, thanks for a great overview will look at your other posts over the coming weeks. Regards

[@scottlong2505]

Didn’t understand any of that but grew up on that song and still love it 40 years later

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@g-man8705]

Great song. I've been learning the drums for several years and I never tire of playing along to this song. It always feels fresh.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much G-Man! Rock on!

[@Raul-yy9dq]

This series of reviews are exceptionally awesome, Warren. You "hit the note" on every single video! It´s a magically and tastefully kind of form to learn the history of modern music!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Raul! That means a lot my friend! I'm glad to be able to help!

[@randychurchill9426]

I can really see your love for music education in this series. I think you truly are a teacher at heart, Warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Aw shucks! Thanks ever so much Randy!!

[@petesawchuk]

Class is always in session!

[@createlovehappy]

I loved the pretenders first stuff. I was 14 in 1979 remember hearing her voice and being blown away. so of course we wrote The Pretenders on our notebooks.

[@Producelikeapro]

That sounds like me, I'm a little younger however I remember it coming out and the huge influence it had!

[@davidthompson4649]

Love this series Warren! I'm 59 so I grew up listening to all this stuff, I was in High School when Brass in Pocket came out, later played it in cover bands,(Im a bass player, guitar Producer)..keep up the good work,

[@ryKirwan1]

100% agreed top 10 for sure. The players the groove, Chris Thomas and Bill price what a team! From the sheen of the guitars to the punch of the groove, The entire LP fires on all cylinders. Great vid Warren 🎸🥁🎤👍🏻

[@Producelikeapro]

YES!! Bill Price, what an amazing engineer!

[@dondee5439]

At the 14:10 mark, I remember hearing that Chrissie Hynde also did not like the music video they made about the song Brass In Pocket. She did not like having her love interest in the video being her bandmate the bass player. They had an awkward and frictional friendship in real life.

[@marcogman8905]

Love the song and love the band!!! Martin Chambers = great drummer.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Marco!

[@MrHubb1]

I love The Pretenders earlier albums. Their songs are so catchy and just stick in your head for hours. They have so many great songs and Chrissie has such a fantastic voice .

[@HitTheRoadMusicStudio]

For me this videos could come out every day haha absolutely love it! The CE-2 rocks!

[@Producelikeapro]

You're very kind my friend!

[@tkdunn]

Brilliant analysis! One of my favorite debut albums - James Honeyman-Scott was so great! Thanks for covering this great tune...

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@markbeeson5674]

Thanks for highlighting this amazing band and song Warren. Pete was one of my biggest bass influences in the Early 80's.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed, such a wonderful Bass Player!

[@Skoora]

Also got such a great tone. Really miss records where the bass and guitar didn’t compete but gave such a great sound together.

[@OscarASevilla]

I'm so glad you did this song!!! It is so underrated these days!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Oscar!

[@juststardust8103]

I simply love Chrissie's voice and attitude.

[@Producelikeapro]

Me too! She’s absolutely amazing!!

[@KellyDavidMusic]

A fantastic landmark song and an excellent video! Thanks Warren, Eric and anyone else involved. I really liked the video editing and transitions. Very cool!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Kelly!

[@spike3505]

The first PiL single "Public Image." The sound of Jah Wobble's deep reggae style bass with Keith Levene's slashing guitar (with plenty of chorus) and Lydon's vocal delivery sounded unlike anything I'd heard up until that point in time and still one of my favourite tunes. I remember the 1st issue of the single had a cover that was a like a newspaper folded around the sleeve. Love this video Warren, the added info tells a great story as to what was happening at the time and how it happened, your knowledge is encyclopedic, more of this please.

[@Producelikeapro]

I hear you! I felt the same way! Just amazing music! PiL was a breath of fresh air! Thanks ever so much for your kind words!

[@bhamacuk]

Ha! That's funny I was just thinking about PiLs first single. Wobble's bass and Levene's excellent guitar sound are amazingly distinctive. That song is in my top 5 personal favs.

[@thomassullivan4742]

My first video I have watched here......Excellent Video

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@billyhughes9776]

I didn't realize how much I really liked The Pretenders as a teen until I was older. This reminds of the first years of MTV -- they played this video a lot, and "Talk Of The Town",...man, what a great song.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, great times Billy!!

[@kevinb3812]

We’ll die loving it, won’t we?!!

[@rwankelportfolio]

Thank you Warren! I have been addicted to your channel for the past 6 months as I am finding new passion in writing and producing my own songs. I love the early 80s British music and would love to see you cover Talk Talk - It’s My Life

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much Robert! That's very kind of you! I'm so glad to be able to help!

[@SteveJamsEcono]

Fantastic. Always thrilled to see someone dig into the Pretenders and JHS. In re: to the chorus effect on the track, JHS said in a 1981 interview that it was one of the original Clone Theories.

[@Producelikeapro]

Oh wow! So I got it right! I guessed it might be but I didn't know for sure!!

[@SteveJamsEcono]

@@Producelikeapro Those EHX modulation units have a really special quality imo where they sound nice and swirly without any reverb or delay, which I've always felt like the Boss units need to sound their best. Fwiw JHS moved on to the CE2 later and had Pete Cornish build a CE1 into his final boards too.

[@Producelikeapro]

@@SteveJamsEcono I have a Chorus Ensemble as well, however I think I prefer the Clone Theory!

[@shaunw9270]

The only reason I wanted a chorus pedal when I took up guitar in the 80's ! Although mine is a DOD FX65 Stereo Chorus.

[@SteveJamsEcono]

@@shaunw9270 Also a nice one! The DOD Super Stereo Chorus is the sound on all those Cranberries records.

[@therightrabbit]

You have a great taste in music, what a joy! Thanks so much Warren

[@310765]

Another fantastic episode, a brilliant choice of song and a great band/producer combination...thanks Warren 😁👍🏼

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Andrew!

[@richardmcarthur40]

Another cracking choice. Thanks for breaking down the guitar/bass relationship, really helps to understand what makes the song tick

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Richard! Glad you liked it! Thanks ever so much!

[@VelocityRecordingStudio]

Can’t wait to watch after work!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Brian!

[@atropineman3541]

Great description. Pop, rock, motown all in one. So many of their songs have that alternating instrument blend - Mystery Achievement

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@matthewcranleymusic]

Warren, I love that your doing this stuff! Thanks for your desire to share your wisdom. It's very encouraging and empowering. I dont think you've made a vid I havent watched lol. nothing beats being able to be a an intern under someone with experience but since the music industry is changing as it is, it's great to have this resource.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow!! Thanks ever so much Matthew!!! You Rock!

[@simontempler3239]

I remember this song being played over and over and over again on MTV...Kinda like the song better now than I did back than,

[@purplezebrahoover]

This is such a brilliant video. Thanks, Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Aw shucks! Thanks ever so much!

[@michal.ochedowski]

This series is growing at unexpectedly fast pace. Another one in a collection, which helps us learn more about the classics.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Michal!

[@hotpotatapie]

The song is inbtwn Rock, R&B, and almost Blues sounding. I've loved it for decades, and never bothered my mind about where it fits in music genre . . I advise to just love the cool laid back groove of it and clear your head for a few minutes.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@davidsnow2420]

Always loved Chrissie and the Pretenders, but never cared for this tune one way or the other. I thought it was boring when it was first released. Certainly appreciate the insightful analysis. I'll take Mystery Achievement any day.

[@MrUndersolo]

A woman travels from the U.S. Midwest to find out what is going on in the U.K. Works odd jobs until she ends up as a music journalist and meets the early pioneers of punk. And then she becomes a rock star... What a story! Thank you for this one!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!! Yes, great story!!

[@rocktober1327]

She went to Britain because she wasn't getting anywhere in the US, I saw her in a interview telling how she had no place to live and she Road the subway back and forth all night,

[@larryhirschman3652]

Another great choice, Warren. Chrissie Hynde is one of my all-time favourite female vocalists. And James Honeyman-Scott’s unique guitar lines were a breath of fresh air.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100% Larry!!

[@macdaddybender]

I love this song. As a bass player, I'm instantly drawn to the bass line. The tone is sublime and the groove in the verse is so good and it swings wonderfully. As you say, the guitar is also fantastic with that beautiful jangling sound and the brilliant choice of chords that are left to ring out. Thanks for the video.

[@aaronbird9437]

Awesome as always!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Aaron! Thanks ever so much!

[@hgg1531]

I liked the way you covered the song. bravo well done.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Happy New Year!

[@kosirbostjan]

This series of is EXCELLENT! Can't wait for new videos. Please do Blondie - Union City Blue.

[@mightyV444]

... or 'Heart Of Glass' :-)

[@shaunw9270]

I agree . Union City Blue is criminally overlooked .

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Yes, marvellous idea Bostjan!

[@Producelikeapro]

Many, many great songs!

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, indeed Shaun!

[@scottburgess289]

Trust your ears! Warren, thanks for the time and effort you put in to help us all. Enjoy the journey.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!!

[@davetbassbos]

Oh man, I loved Chrissie Hynde back in the 80s, she was kind of like if Pat Benatar drank beer instead of expensive mixed drinks. Back on the Chain Gang one of my favs of all time

[@Producelikeapro]

Absolutely! I think every British man of a certain age was in love with her at some stage! Haha So talented and such a bad ass!

[@rocktober1327]

I have been playing guitar for 52 years, the Pretenders are one of my favourite group's, I have been listening to Motown for 57 years but never heard Motown in this song, I trying but still do not hear Motown, I did enjoy your video, thumbs up.

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha that’s ok! We don’t all hear music the same way! That’s what makes it such an amazing individual experience!

[@rocktober1327]

@@Producelikeapro,when the Beatles were making Rubber Soul John Lennon said they were trying to make music like Motown but it kept coming out like their own music, So Titled Rubber Soul, it just bounced back at them.

[@Producelikeapro]

@@rocktober1327 yes, very cool analogy

[@getstew]

Really loving this series! Thanks! And yes, one of THE greatest records of all time!! Is there anything that kicks your ass more than 'Precious' or 'Tattooed Love Boys!!!!!?'

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Bill!

[@shinywarm6906]

Thanks for those insights. That first album is truly magnificent and a perfect vehicle for Chrissie Hynde's voice. She has a sort of emotional rawness that allows her to switch from rock chick growl to aching hurt in a beat. The variety of songwriting on the album highlights that, and Chris Thomas' production allows it to just sit right on that edge when another producer might have tried to force it into a neater box.

[@alisterfolson]

One of the highlights of the movie Lost in Translation

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@Psychof1st]

I only knew it as the, "I'm special," song. I had no idea that was the song being talked about until I gave it a listen after watching this video.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@Eventual420]

Those were the days. Love this song.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!!

[@mightyV444]

I think the main reason that song had stuck out to me back then was the guitar sounding like Andy Summers', one of my guitar heroes. Both him and Honeyman-Scott also played Hamer guitars around that time, which I like a lot, just like the scene with Scarlett Johansson singing 'Brass In Pocket' at a Karaoke in the 'Lost In Translation' movie. Great atmospheric song! Thank you for the video, Warren! :-) PS: I was in front of the TV on the evening that 'Musikladen' episode was aired, of which a bit can be seen in this video :-)

[@ardiris2715]

Not only did Brass in Pocket catch my ear, but nearly every cover band with a female singer in my area of Pennsylvania performed it, including more than a few country bands.

[@Producelikeapro]

Great to hear Tim! Thanks ever so much!

[@kevinb3812]

That’s so cool... all those covers floating around in your town! Good times.

[@dayzrustream]

Thank you for sharing some great music out there! I've been born in 1985 and some music just passed me by, especially taking into consideration living in another country. It's also exciting to learn the background of #1 hits: how it started, who was involved and how it went all together - it' makes a story special!

[@fritsvanzanten3573]

Finally! I do think JHS was a great guitarist, and I seemed to be one of very few people thinking on Pretenders II he is better (mainly more lyrical). Great video!

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! Once they had that success he got even better! So tragic that is his life was ended so tragically short!

[@dvhughesdesign]

Not a bad track on that debut from The Pretenders. I especially love "Private Life" with its restrained, haunting groove, the backing vocals that seem to be condemning the subject like a beating heart under the floorboards, (stop!) and JHS' absolute slaying of the guitars leads. And I gotta say here, Warren. You have a really special channel here. You do a fantastic job. Happy sub.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much David!!

[@Electricowlworks]

RIP, Jimmie. Loved his playing. So inspirational and a big influence on me. - chaz

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed, amazing guitarist!

[@petesawchuk]

Yes indeed!

[@rayrecordings]

I so loved this one. Thanks for the hard work. This was and still is one of my favourite albums of all time. So punchy, so honest, so damn cool.

[@Producelikeapro]

agreed 100%! Masterpiece!

[@rhsilverberg]

Certainly one of the best debut albums. The Cars' debut one of the other ones. Love The Pretenders (album) just as much today as I did when I bought it back then.

[@mightyV444]

Love The Cars, too! One reason being Elliot Easton's amazing guitar work :-)

[@rhsilverberg]

@@mightyV444 On that album, especially. Elliot Easton is great. Turning back to The Pretenders, Honeyman-Scott was the man.

[@mightyV444]

@@rhsilverberg - I agree. Their later material wasn't bad, but it sure wasn't the same without him.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, hugely influential debut album!!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@mightyV444 Elliot is an amazing guitarist!

[@buraktulbentci1787]

Excellent episode. I agree with everything said here. Thanks for providing us with this gem.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Burak!!

[@cary3428]

Great tune, great band. Losing Pete and James so early was such a loss.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed, huge loss! So talented!

[@HeadacheMachine]

I still listen to this first LP I bought when it came out (yes I'm that old...), full of great songs. Her voice...magic. "Tattooed love boys" with its odd time signature.. Brilliant!

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, the first album is a masterpiece Christophe!

[@sabrnooh7519]

I remember when I first heard Brass in Pocket, I was working as a DJ at the campus radio station at the University of Toledo and everybody was talking about this incredible new singer and comparing her to all the legendary singers of the time and how she was like or different from them. We were all amazed and we didn't know then that she was from the other side of the state but we were all in agreement that this woman was something special and we were looking forward to hearing more from her. She was insecure and hated her own voice? it's such a shame she couldn't have heard the conversations about her to know the impact that she was having, both the song and the singer changed music. about the only other female singer that I can think of that has blown me away since is Adele

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%! Thanks ever so much! Hugely influential band with an incredible singer!

[@briancoyne6700]

Excellent video, Warren! I'm inspired to go learn this on the guitar. Thank you!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Brian!

[@guillermodelnoche]

It’s is great that Chrissie made it as a singer because she was unsatisfied and miserable as a waitress... at least in the video. Awesome video!

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha thanks for the laugh

[@clo3162]

For me, one of the most overlooked bands of all time. The guitar solo in 'Tattooed Love Boys' is my favorite Honeymoon Scott shred. Thanks for sharing, Warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Mark! Haha I hope you're well!

[@rrdream2400]

JHS said that each of those 4 bar solos was a separate tribute to his favorite guitar players, Pete Townsend, Brian May, Alvin Lee, Eddie Van Halen were some I remember.

[@alcoustic5297]

Great video!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you liked it! Thanks ever so much!

[@WizardOfArc]

Thanks for reminding us of these great songs!

[@Producelikeapro]

Your very welcome Ari!

[@Neil-Aspinall]

To me it is incredible that Tattooed Love Boys from their first album was never a single???

[@gerbs139]

You and me both but I can imagine the execs not getting the 7/8.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, Neil, great song!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@gerbs139 indeed 7/16! However, both Solsbury Hill and Turn It On Again were hits and odd meter! Tattooed Love Boys is an odd meter Punk Rock masterpiece!!

[@garethhawkins4710]

possibly something to do with the 'risque' lyrics????

[@gerbs139]

@@Producelikeapro I see that Turn It On Again is the latest entry in the series - great choice and I'm humbled if the odd meter comment helped to trigger it!

[@officialWWM]

Ohhhhhj, one of my favourite ever songs! Loved the way it was recorded and produced!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Agreed! Masterpiece!

[@backspin6698]

Ah, reminds me of my first love. So long ago.

[@Producelikeapro]

Aha! I hear you and concur!

[@Dreyno]

Timeless song from a timeless record by a great band. Chrissie Hynde is an absolute treasure.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!!

[@andreirlmeier]

this song has the ultimate pbass sound for me

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, Pete Farndon's bass playing and Bass sound was amazing!

[@RCAvhstape]

Mystery Achiever does that trick for me. Farndon had a great tone.

[@rrdream2400]

great tone, tuned down to D it sounds like

[@sweeneagle16]

Really cool to hear the difference between the demo and the final track. HUGE difference. Wow.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!

[@metrakos]

First two Pretenders albums are best examples of ‘band charisma’ ..... ahh so many levels of cool

[@Producelikeapro]

agreed 100%!!

[@pro-n-stal1]

Amazing how this song hit the charts when it came to the USA! I used it as a demo with the prominent vocals and deep mix blend! Love your content and structure of your channel! Keep it up... And, I know... You have to cover Kate Bush.. any song, but her complex compositions and deep story telling, was only recognized with a few select in the usa... We love her! And to Audiofiles, we use her vocals to just dominate! Thank you!

[@gr328]

Great choice Warren :-)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi G R! Thank you kindly

[@moonlitegram]

Just came across this channel in my recommendations. I had always dug this song but never really thought about it much. This gives a fresh perspective on it all and was a really interesting look into the song. I especially appreciated the harmonic break down between the guitar and bass parts. And I like what you're doing with the video editing and graphical style as well. Will def check out more of the channel. Props.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it!!

[@mervynwalker306]

Eddie Cochran summertime blues one of the best produced rock&roll tracks ever

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes it was Mervyn!

[@harvey1954]

Eddie and Buddy were the two most advanced rockers of the 50s. If they had lived 60s rock music would have happened a lot earlier than it did.