Divinyls - Elsie (Live) | Reaction

[@Edam-Channel]

Divinyls "Pleasure and Pain" was something of an Aussie Rock Anthem in the '80s

[@indykartsindoorgokarting6711]

Chrissy was called "Angus Young's (from ACDC) psycho little sister" back in the day. Saw them play live in Lithgow NSW in 1980, it was a mining town known for it's agro and fighting at gigs, every time Chrissy moved to the front of the stage, the miners all moved back, they were terrified of her!

[@terenasimons5247]

Hahahhahaa

[@malcolmrayner6674]

I met Chrissy a couple of times at Lithgow as i helped out with lights some times. She was a really nice person had time for most people

[@kerryeva]

Yet a super intelligent woman. ❤

[@indykartsindoorgokarting6711]

@@kerryeva Absolutely!

[@sandrarafter234]

So funny

[@firecrakka]

Chrissie owned the stage... and marched to her own drum.

[@stevefoulston]

RIP Chrissy was every young Australian males quintessential wet dream Rock Goddess back in the 80's I really miss her so much. Peace out.

[@Rosannasfriend]

Sorry to hear that she’s dead.

[@jeffreyes6236]

And knowledgeable American males as well bro!

[@lostdogarmymusic]

"not the vomit sound",,,,,, that sound is scary as hell. Love this band.....She is one of a kind. i have been chasing that - in the zone - type of performance forever.

[@laurelcarter1573]

Love Chrissie. When she passed she left the song I Touch Myself to the Breast Cancer Foundation to raise money for research. She was battling breast cancer when she passed. An incredible woman.

[@robertshields7192]

Lol... Your face ! ✅ When Chrissy goes off on her typical Theactrical Tangent !! 🔥" Not the Vommit Sound ! " You crack me mate !!🤣🤣

[@samwilson303]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mrmockatoo6786]

It's those little "yodels" at the end of words/phrases, along with her dynamic delivery, that made her vocals so distinctive. Good review, Big Man.

[@jutarzo]

Yes, yodels, they were her signature.

[@evie9732]

Chrissie was phenomenal. Thank you for showing her the respect she deserves.

[@OTDPlantagenet]

Ahhhh, Now this is Divinyls best work. Well done on discovering this, it is usually hidden under their more commercial work. This however, is the pearl in the clam. It was a story. About a destitute woman, going mad (as depicted by the make-up on her face, and giving in to self mutilation (as depicted by all the red make-up on her arms) Chrissy was an accomplished actress. You need to go to acting school to understand fully what is being depicted here, unless you just have a good eye for art.

[@kerrygrigo2266]

Hey loved reading your first 7 words here 👍 I requested Nick to play this (I’m so excited about that still!) But I love your little review there. I often think I’m the only one who loves this song madly. I’m not alone and it feels good 😃

[@HelenBeeee]

Just to add Chrissy was dark, raw and different in a time where 80s pop was dominating I had the pleasure of seeing her live a couple of times and she and the band were incredible.

[@LarryEColeman]

Signature...Yes! Not many artists have one. She's one of a kind.

[@lukegray1961]

I knew Chrissy and Elsie. We all lived in the same appartment block in Darlinghurst back in the 80's. Elise was an elderly lady, she was quiet the character.

[@Joshualuv13]

I remember she had such an edge and a reputation for being wild ,so when we saw her live ,I felt the audience was actually scared lol which only added to her mystery..They where absolutely a phenomenonal band .Her voice was one of a kind.

[@colinpate3059]

I was introduced to the Divinyls on a Midnight Special mini concert around 1980.They blew me away and I was already blown away. I was infatuated by Chrissy's wild stage performance and she was built like a brick shit house. She could sing with the angels and then growl with the devil all in one lyric. I bought their albums as fast as they released them, they recorded to few. They never recorded a dud song. Guitar player Mark McNee was the perfect accompaniment for Chrissy and was a constant through all their lineup changes. I LOVE THIS BAND and couldn't plug my earbuds in fast enough when I saw you were reacting to them. Thanks Nick.

[@chuckhughes4899]

If that was the show they did with the Plimsouls, this clip is from that show. They got hired for the US festival the next weekend because Steve Wozniak saw them and hired them immediately. They were so good at the US festival they got 3 songs in the US festival movie. The only other band who got 3 songs was Triumph, another new band who absolutely killed it at that show. Even the headliners didn't get 3 songs.

[@retrodude9185]

She was a great singer and also portrayed Judy Garland in A Boy From Oz, musical stage show

[@hollygranger3734]

I have never seen this so thank you for reacting, Chrissy is always unique and yeah she is different. Love her. Rest In Peace Chrissy

[@eviehanlon1445]

She's a story teller and told the stories no one else was telling back in the '80's. She's a legend. Thanks so much for noticing how amazing she is. xx

[@missq3989]

I listen to the Divinyls many times a week , I love. Love LOVE THEM She had the most eloquent speaking voice , her stage presence was phenomenal

[@scotttitterton7212]

Chrissy was a phenomenon,she truely was one of the best singers i've ever seen grace a stage.Yes she was fierce and in your face but also passionate she sang with so much emotion and feeling.And she was totally gorgeous both inside and outside.I had the absolute honor of talking to her a couple of times over the years and I treasure her memory.She was taken from the world way to soon,she will live on in everyones memory....RIP Chrissy

[@digigarb]

My favorite song of hers! 👍

[@DeidreL9]

I’ve not heard someone appreciate Christie as much as you, I truly appreciate it, she was phenomenal. Damn cancer and damn multiple sclerosis. But she didn’t on her terms and l just LOVE her so much. Subbed❤️

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

Chrissy was her own entity onstage. Very theatrical. ..& a great actress too. A Brilliant live band. RIP Chrissy 🌹❤️

[@casimiroperez5902]

I remember when I touch myself came out I loved it so much for Christmas I got the album but they bought me the wrong one I didn't listen to it at first one day popped it in I fail in love with it listen to it everyday over and over ELSIE was BAD FUCKIN ASS one of a kind love the whole album

[@kerryeva]

I touch myself is the only Divynals song I can’t stand. But I’m glad it took you to a great album 😊👍

[@nickmaguire4914]

I have never heard that song before and I am an Aussie who has seen them live. That song is so dark but Chrissy just nails it. Not what I was expecting

[@warrenbridges1891]

Nick Maguire Depends on when you saw them. It was originally off their first album in 1982 "Monkey Grip". They performed it often back then. The latest performance I've ever seen was around 1988.

[@nickmaguire4914]

@@warrenbridges1891 yeah it might have been just before then, 80/81 maybe at the famous old Sylvania Hotel in Sydney. It was a great gig, turned up there not knowing anything was on and got a bonus!

[@lesleygraham5927]

My neighbour/tenant was /is the lead singer of the official Divinyls tribute band she's brilliant, she got an email from Chrissy just before she died, they still tour well worth getting a ticket, the tribute band is brilliant.

[@danieltaunton937]

I went to see the divinyls everytime they were in town and usually went to every show. Chrissie Amplett was from another galaxy...truly a ⭐ when she stepped onto the stage you were transfixed and somehow belonged to her and that moment forever. She was wild untamed and provocative more than any other woman on stage. ❤ RIP 😇🙏

[@georgeburdine5660]

Man I do appreciate you breaking this down. The divinyls were quite a rocking group, and she did stuff you just don't see girls do. RIP Chrissy A.

[@kerryeva]

George I love that you love it too ❤️

[@andrewlangcake1748]

My all time favourite Divinyls song!!!

[@davidmolling5685]

Hi bro I'm a new subscriber, and your the only one who has put my favourite female singer on Divinyls. I've asked other KZbinrs to react to The late great Crissie. Ampthlet. She died of breast cancer. R. I. P. Crissie. Criss

[@brettwilkie3833]

One of my favourite Aussie bands. Saw them at least 25 times and never disappointed. She was so entertaining, entrancing & mesmerizing.

[@Yowza78]

So glad to finally see someone react to this. Love this band, song and live performance.

[@stevefoulston]

Elsie was a neglected child Chrissy is acting out Elsie some of the lines are "She just sleeps all day In her squalid little slum And takes little white pills To make her body feel numb And it's dark and dirty And there's nothing left to eat And in her heart there's a feeling of defeat Smells of bus and fornication And a bottle of cheat scent Should she stick around If this is all that life meant" . Peace out

[@lukegray1961]

Not true friend. I Knew both Chrissy and Elsie. Elsie lived in an apartment across the hall from Chrissy. I lived in the appartment underneath Chrissy. Elsie was an elderly lady who would get quite intoxicated at night and had the biggest potty mouth I've ever heard and she'd yell out all kind of profanities throughout the night until the sun came up. But in the day time, she was the sweetest little old lady you'd ever met.

[@lukegray1961]

At the end of the song. Chrissy is saying "open the door Wally". I never met Wally, but he lived nextdoor and him and Elise were "friends". When Elsie was drunk, she'd call out for him all the time.

[@stevefoulston]

@@lukegray1961 Thanks for that So she never had a education I would classify that as a neglected childhood.

[@lukegray1961]

I'm not sure about that. Elsie had no family or friends. When Chrissy sings the part about "she has this one way conversation" that's about Elsoe yelling out all night long when she was drunk. I use to see Elsie walking towards Oxford Street where she'd go to a pub and sit all afternoon drinking scooners.

[@lukegray1961]

When Elsie found out Chrissy wrote a sing about her, she became quite hostile towards Chrissy and would say things like.. "how dare you write a song about me your fucking cunt". It would go on and on all night long until she passed out. Then the same thing day in day out.

[@virginiasmith2982]

She was brilliant. So raw and authentic . yess RIP and rise again Chrissie Amplhett😘

[@annisha68]

This is one of their very best raw confrontational songs ever!! Sadly i related to this song abit too closely when i was 13. RIP Chrissy!!

[@ianbaker2599]

That was certainly unique. A bit crazy for sure, but absolutely captivating. I have to watch that again. .

[@amandacasey1946]

I'm so glad I watched this. I had several albums and used to listen to them when I was a teenager and saw them live in a club when I was 18 but I don't think I've ever heard this one! (I mean surely I would remember this wouldn't I).

[@kerryeva]

Check out the album version

[@leandabee]

When Chrissy performed, she went into a different world so deep and dark Brilliant talent and is so missed 😥💔

[@dalewyatt1321]

I miss you, Chrissy. You star.

[@kerrygrigo2266]

Yes Nick you got my name right! Thank you for playing my song. To the fans of Divinyls I’m trying to find “Old Radios” but can’t find it 🤷‍♀️ anyone got it?

[@BoysInTown]

I have it, also Rubellan Remasters have remastered the What a Life! album and it is on there too, should be available online 👍🏻

[@toddjames7]

Divinyls are awesome. So many great songs.

[@Rosannasfriend]

She was doing like metal growls toward the end. Wow, I’m really interested in her.

[@warrenbridges1891]

Rosannasfriend This version is off "Desperate". On the original "Monkey Grip" EP (Aus only release), she screams "OPEN THE FUCKING DOOR!!!!"

[@kyliemull3709]

I've seen them preform several times many years ago great times.

[@yorumsfield556]

Could only be an Aussie to think of wearing a school uniform, Angus Young rocks his too.... ✌👍

[@michaelwebster8389]

She's definitely a performance artist in terms of acting concepts, and such a unique voice - really smooth, but also capable of drama.

[@macgizmoguy]

The Crown Jewel of the Divinyls discography - this song is so full of isolation and separateness - in many ways it's like a parallel of The Beatles Eleanor Rigby. This is Chrissy at her finest! It wasn't a hit, but this song is a Masterpiece.

[@kerryeva]

I’m so happy to read your comment ❤

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

Chrissie like Peter Garrett from Midnight oil are the Contemporary dancers of music :). Elsie was apparently a old woman that Chrissie would see around where she lived. Lonely old lady. The lipstick i am guessing strikes me as suicidal and the hand yapping gestures would i guess depict everything going on around Elsie. People talking but ignoring her. That is how i see it.

[@wilks6]

Saw Divinyls live maybe 15, 20 times. Every gig, either smoky pub or stadium was electric. Owned all their albums & still listen to them all. Chrissie had a remarkable stage presence, you're right, unique. Chrissie could make you feel like you were the only person in a room full of hundreds of people. Her on stage persona was very different to her reality. "Elsie" was a commentary on drugs & mental health issues. You will find many brilliant Divinyls songs to check out. I'd highly recommend "Hey Little Boy," or "Siren," or "Temperamental," outside of the obvious popular songs like "Science Fiction" or "Only Lonely," or "I Touch Myself."

[@anthonyulibarri3690]

I'm "Jealous" I only got to see her and the band once . . . but it was amazing!

[@kiwinewz2042]

Love Chrissy. Saw them then toured with a whole bunch of bands. Played jammed loved 70s 80s pub crawl bands.

[@Toobeegort]

Chrissy Amphlett, always respected, still loved, never forgotten.

[@Paldasan]

Her performance for this is a lot closer to Ozzie Osborne than Tina Arena. If you think of how a lot of male frontmen were on stage in the 70's and 80's, particularly with the hard rock and early punk & metal bands there was a raw performance nature that went beyond any vocal performing, and not in a manufactured boy band synchronised dancing way. The arms up, shoulders hunched and guttural "huh" sounds reminds me of some people on the fringes of society and how they might try to posture or threaten "normal" people as a fear response, to try and be left alone. Arms like raised hackles to appear bigger and warning grunts to scare school kids or office drones. Thanks for checking out this song. I recommend having the lyrics with you when you next watch or listen to this song. Edit: wanted to add, the band went off! So glad to see them rocking out.

[@lukeaus]

Dirty! Funny that you say that ,she had a real reputation for that. But Chrissy Amphlett is an Australian legend. I love her doing I'm Jealous

[@grumpybumme3289]

TO HELP YOU:Christine Joy Amphlett (/æmflət/; 25 October 1959 - 21 April 2013)[1] was an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. She was best known as the frontwoman of the Australian rock band Divinyls. Amphlett was notable for her brash, overtly sexual persona and subversive humour in lyrics, performances and media interviews. Amphlett, Jeremy Paul, and guitarist Mark McEntee formed Divinyls in Sydney in 1980. With Amphlett and McEntee as its core members, the band underwent various lineup changes before dissolving in 1996. The band's biggest-selling single, "I Touch Myself" (1990), achieved a No. 1 ranking in Australia, No. 4 in the United States, and No. 10 in the United Kingdom (UK). The band was inducted into the Australian RecoChristine Joy Amphlett (/æmflət/; 25 October 1959 - 21 April 2013)[1] was an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. She was best known as the frontwoman of the Australian rock band Divinyls. Amphlett was notable for her brash, overtly sexual persona and subversive humour in lyrics, performances and media interviews. Please react to the other Aussie acts I've begged you to. Remember what I said before: don't always react to an act that someone has given you money a body that asks you to react to artists to have already paid you or are about to alterantaively you could get of your arse and react to many or more videos that you did earlier in your KZbin experiece. I don't know if you have to work your job more shifts but from a man who said he would consider stopping if he could make money via KZbin. Chrissie kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2q5ZHxqgZeenJo Jeff St John Teach me how to Fly kzbin.info/www/bejne/anvJaIeAoNeGf5Y He was the resident singer at the Whiskey Ago Ago in the early 70's and he used to dance in his chair

[@Rosannasfriend]

Very interesting singer. I didn’t remember the band, but I know their song “I touch myself” was very popular in North America. RIP to her.

[@kerryeva]

That was their worst song. Do yourself a favour and listen to her album(s).

[@DeidreL9]

PS and what people might not know, she was a trained dancer too, she was her OWN girl❤️

[@johnkeen7252]

Seen them live few time in the early 80s

[@ReneeRuin]

This is such an incredible tune. It was for a film called Monkey Grip

[@stevefoulston]

The 53-year-old Divinyls singer died in New York after a long battle with breast cancer. As the first anniversary of her death approaches, 10 of Australia's leading female artists feature in a new music video for the Cancer Council NSW's I Touch Myself Project. Peace out.

[@angelabell7254]

Bwaaaaahhaaaa I was waiting for your reaction to Chrissy's out the gate moments 😂 I have to laugh. I love your reactions Bruv. Much love from New Zealand xo

[@preach1970]

Elsie was the singer Chrisy Amplet's mentally ill neighbor . In this live preformance she takes on her mannerisms to bring the plight of mentally ill women to the consciousness of people. True preformance art.

[@andrewhall7853]

Totally awesome - great review

[@TattooedAussieChick]

Chrissie was amazing live. Sometimes I forget she passed away and it makes me sad again all over ☹️

[@jgsheehan8810]

Such charisma

[@paulwebster7324]

So in her book she says she was high during this performance and found the lipstick on the stage and decided to put it into her act. And you are right… she is her actress. Check out the movie Monkey Grip.

[@jamescutler8055]

I love this band. New Wave Punk Band

[@gbsailing9436]

Try The Divinyl's "Back to the Wall"... When it was broadcast that "The Divinyl's" were coming to town all hell would break loose in the pubs that night. They would ALWAYS have fights at the end of the night I my area, Caringbah Hotel and Miranda hotel...

[@HelenBeeee]

Incredibly unique and its such a loss to the music world that she is no longer here thanks for covering her. 🙂

[@wendyhood1962]

This was from the soundtrack of a movie called Monkey Grip. Very dark movie about drugs, poverty etc

[@TheNakedWombat]

Chrissy's marking of her face and arms also carried through to the following song in that concert. I can't remember the song which followed.

[@vonbondi7471]

Your description of her voice is perfect!

[@grahamtrezise1114]

The movie is "Monkey Grip" and this is the song about the female lead. This is their best song IMO and there is no speaker loud enough to play out the last half of this song...check out "Good Die Young"...

[@anthonychapman5552]

So powerful

[@far1val2]

This song is #243 on Gods top 666 list of best songs

[@caro.k2958]

Chrissy Hind and Divinyls legendary 🔥🔥😎❤️

[@caro.k2958]

So unique and like you she had us all in a trance!❤️

[@stevenmckee6134]

Chrissy Amphlett

[@56Jagman]

Wasn't Chrissy Hind with The Pretenders?

[@forddriver8827]

The fact that your interested in Australian music is awesome. There is superior material of the band available. Keep up the great work. New Aussie subscriber.

[@lgg4874]

You should check out "only lonely" and "siren" 2 of my favorite divinyls songs

[@darrylbirt6049]

Our "First lady"

[@jeffbrooks8024]

Ozzie pub band from the eighties were so good….the party boys, Aussie crawl, mental as anything, the saints and MUCH more

[@maxmirni2768]

sleeping beauty - a classic

[@DebraBing]

There'll never be another Chrissy Amplett. R.I.P

[@jimmymoz9140]

My fave frontwoman !! Amazing 🌠🦋 A reaction to Divinyls song "Jealous " please 😊

[@peterburke8650]

America is a baby compared to what went down in Australia in the day.

[@beckahcauchi4047]

Rest in peace Chrissy

[@dsgp7835]

Chrissy could sing with the angels and the devil in the same breath. I love her and miss her.

[@rivertam7827]

Shit, I actually didn't know that Chrissy did Screamo. Love it 🖤

[@warrenbridges1891]

River Tam On the original "Monkey Grip" version she screams "OPEN THE F@#$&% DOOR!!!"

[@PaulMurrayCanberra]

Try "Jealous", if you haven't already. An older Chrissy. Still amazing. The first line of the song is a gut punch.

[@Sunnygirl01]

So sad that we lost such a great talent. Chrissy could rock with the best of them, and she gave the men a run for their money.

[@psychedelicprawncrumpets9479]

The makeup was in reference to aboriginal dance depicting an emu bird. She was the best. A female bon Scott of Aussie rock

[@kerrygrigo2266]

An emu? I don’t think so

[@warrenbridges1891]

psychedelic prawn crumpets From a PPC fan and Divinyls nut, I can assure you that the makeup represents self mutilation. Elsie was a suicidal, pill popping alcoholic

[@jeffreyes6236]

Chrissy was the real deal brah! No posing or trying to look pretty. She embodied the emotions of her songs. Never been anyone like her before or since!

[@dollynicks]

Should listen to PLEASURE AND PAIN by them. Was and still is very big in Australia

[@maidofmilo]

Chrissy Amphlett 🤘

[@-sandman4605]

Real deal rock chic RIP CHRISSIE AMPHLETT

[@tonymilosevski]

Hi mate you should check out a young lady called Fatai. Song is called Your Grace Still Amazes Me. She has lots more. She is so talented I think you will love it.

[@marko66au]

when He finds Darryl Braithwaite or Sherbet he will find a voice with range as well- Chrissy is awsome too

[@VonDutch68]

Chrissy could rock it out with the best if them. RIP Chrissy.

[@sharlenegentle2607]

💕

[@christophernicola9293]

Have never heard that before.. it was certainly different. The vomit sound haha..

[@Pro-bx4jt]

Pleasure and pain or I touch myself are the 2 I thought would be requested well before this.

[@kerrygrigo2266]

I touch myself is the worst song they ever released. It’s terrible. And if it wasn’t for the lyrics the song wouldn’t of gone anywhere.

[@Pro-bx4jt]

@@kerrygrigo2266 lyrics are generally somewhat important when it comes to a great song.

[@warrenbridges1891]

@@Pro-bx4jt Chrissy and Mark's best lyrics were written without outside help. That rules out both of those songs. Repetitive lyrics in "Pleasure and Pain", "I Touch Myself"?....... all I can say is, sex certainly does sell.

[@lbd-po7cl]

This is Chrissie at her early badass best! I think some of her phrasing and “vocal technique” you’re picking up on is her strong Australian accent, which she really owned and used in her performance. Often singers will try to lose their accent when singing, or put on a fake American accent, but not Chrissie Amphlett! You can also really hear it in songs like Pleasure and Pain, or I’m Jealous. By the way, the story about “Elsie” in this song was inspired by a sad elderly neighbor of Chrissie’s when she was living in some run down flat at some stage.

[@56Jagman]

"Elsie" She never had an education She uses life as her vocation Standing on ledges clinging to the edges The world's a hard place to land on She has this one way conversation Trying to avoid a confrontation Memories of the kind she'd rather leave behind The worlds' a hard place to land on Life can be lonely can be very sad Can be something you wish you never had She never had any affection So she relates well to rejection No stories wait discovery Dreams have passed recovery The worlds a hard place to land on She just sleeps all day In her squalid little slum And takes little white pills To make her body feel numb And it's dark and dirty And there's nothing left to eat And in her heart there's a feeling of defeat Smells of bugs and fornication And a bottle of cheap scent Should she stick around If this is all that life meant Life can be lonely can be very sad Can be something you wish you never had Open the door wally, open the door This is a very dark song but Chrissie's performance is stellar.

[@anthonyulibarri3690]

Your lyrics are close . . . but no cigar!