The Pretenders - My City Was Gone (Live)

The Pretenders with " My City Was Gone " (live) at the US Festival 1983

[@devinligtelyn404]

I love this unusual song. I'm visiting Ohio for the 1st time next week! And enjoying 😉 the music and lyrics~

[@drjay73]

Great tone and playing from the lead guitar player. Chrissie is spectacular as always but man, what a great band they were

[@jeffreyb7057]

chrissie, one of the coolest of the cool. great job!

[@fmschiav]

One of the earliest songs to denounce suburban sprawl. I still can't visit Ohio without this track playing endlessly across the state.

[@Musique61414]

Not to mention 85% of Ohioans have experienced their own sprawl around the waist. Seems most of that state is comprised of fatties. It's round on both sides.

[@douglaswilke8582]

Another Ohio band, Heartless Bastards, did a sing called "Skin and Bone" during this century.It's luke this song..version 3.0

[@miredinthewildpast5643]

Talking Heads did a song about urban planning around the same time--The Big Country. Who writes a song about urban planning? David Byrne. Contrasted with The Big Country cowboy movie. Check it out.

[@caballopalido]

NOW LETS GET RID OF POLITICAL CORRECTNESS. WHO VISITS OHIO? CITIES ARE EXACTLY AS BAD AS SUBURBS.

[@chrismoser9676]

It's about the de-indistrialization of America and destruction of the middle class

[@Collartie]

I'm from NE Ohio and I can testify this woman is a truth-teller, but that dude's guitar solo mIght bring it back. EPIC !!

[@bradparker9664]

That's Robbie McIntosh, and I may be his biggest fan. He signed on with McCartney in 1988 and was with him until 1994, which is where I discovered his playing. He's had a huge influence on me as a guitarist, and he's a great guy to fans, or he was with me.

[@jeffkaufman9875]

I saw this iteration of PRETENDERS in Cleveland in early ‘84; though their showing was a fine one showcasing a fine album, I still had wished I’d been blessed to witness the unique, indelible magic of the original lineup: 40 years later, only more so!..

[@DrGargani]

probably the best performance of that song, at that classic US festival....

[@mickeymouse8945]

STILL sounds fresh in 2023!

[@debschannel6838]

Timeless masterpiece.

[@1televizija]

They're icredible on the whole, but what a great guitarist! That's what I call a LEAD guitarist and not just a guy who can throw down a solo when the time comes!

[@haughie61]

james Honeyman scott would be proud

[@c.sturgis6805]

Adam Seymour - truly a brilliant guitarist

[@MichaelMidgett]

@@c.sturgis6805it is Robbie McIntosh

[@MichaelMidgett]

Robbie McIntosh on lead guitar

[@franktheo2055]

Chrissie Hyde is nothing short of Precious ! 🎸👠💋👿🛕💔💘

[@larry45044]

love her voice!! and band!!!

[@Musique61414]

That whole LTC album is a rock masterpiece.

[@Blackscorpion1963]

Totally agree. Bought it on cassette tape over here in New Zealand in '84 when it was released [Jan 21]. I turned 21 in '84 and was an apprentice truck mechanic. Rode around on my 1979 Honda XR500 motorbike and also owned a 1966 Holden HR Special car. Unfortunately the car only had a radio. However the cassette tape went everywhere with me and if ever I got the chance I would play it on a cassette deck at a party or a friend's car cassette deck. My favorite song on the album was easily 'Time The Avenger' - loved the faster rhythm of it. I was in to speed. Opening track 'Middle of the Road' was a farking excellent opening track. And how this song too? 'My City Was Gone' has a wicked bassline groove to it. I thought vocalist Chrissie Hynde was so cool. Some tragic shit went down with The Pretenders though. I mean how does a group deal with 2 members OD-ing let alone 1...

[@253jacksonrhoads1]

The opening riff to Time is so goddamned good. The best song, for most folks, is My City Was Gone. And rightly so. But my favorite are It’s A Thin Line Between Love and Hate and Thumbelina.

[@Hammer757]

Fuck what a performance!

[@robertandyjustus]

Robbie!!... eom

[@kaychristensen4394]

GIRLS WITH GUITARS!!! ❤

[@brucesmith9144]

She’s one of the best.

[@tlava66]

Can't get enough of this version

[@georgewettig1860]

I went back to Ohio and the bridge was gone, Way to go Ohio. Where is the Brent Spence -it's in the weeds. I had to swim through the green river filled with floating car parts. All the way to Kentucky. Way to go Ohio.

[@miredinthewildpast5643]

😅

[@bobtis]

Awesome never saw this one. Seeing her in August!!!!

[@edalexander6155]

Pretenders great band of the 80s . Back in ohio there best song. Love Chrisy unique voice she had.

[@TeamFreedom1]

I was there ✅ LOVE this riff ~ always 💕

[@ericdeforest3811]

Great song, and cool to see the '83 footage! Thanks for posting.

[@scorpionsblackout8290]

You're welcome.

[@user-mj1tu2qs7q]

We’re from the Falls and met Chrissy , very cool and a long time ago at Blossom Music in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio with my cousin who got me back stage ✊

[@letsgobrandon8661]

That guitar tone is insane!

[@yvesaltana5732]

proper 50s Strat !

[@manusamyn5251]

En route pour le 'Show' 😛 A noté le Mix menant à la Scène 💥 Prétendants 🎼Ma ville était partie 🎼'Vivre' 🎥 Parc régional de Glen Helen San Bernardino 🇺🇸 Festival 1983 (Second New Line - Up) Chrissie / Martin - Avec de nouveaux membres 🫠 Malcom / Robbie - Great Performance (Devant des Milliers de Télé - Spectateurs) - Manu -

[@docnflossie7351]

True Story

[@phchoucri1]

LYRICS : I went back to Ohio But my city was gone There was no train station There was no downtown South Howard had disappeared All my favorite places My city had been pulled down Reduced to parking spaces A, o, way to go Ohio Well I went back to Ohio But my family was gone I stood on the back porch There was nobody home I was stunned and amazed My childhood memories Slowly swirled past Like the wind through the trees A, o, oh way to go Ohio I went back to Ohio But my pretty countryside Had been paved down the middle By a government that had no pride The farms of Ohio Had been replaced by shopping malls And Muzak filled the air From Seneca to Cuyahoga falls Said, a, o, oh way to go Ohio

[@m5st5gr5s]

C'est la "meilleure "periode

[@DrStrange1966]

Takin' advantage of that new wireless tech!

[@allen5163]

My fav. True about my city as well.....

[@supremeali9703]

I wish I could meet Chrissie

[@ozdeveraux2082]

She pretty cool in person too. Very “normal” we often talk about books or films we like

[@brucesmith9144]

Wonder how many comps Chrissy and The Pretenders got from Rush Limbaugh all those years his radio played this song day after day and to nearly 500 stations at his peak. Had to be a nice amount.

[@markymarco2570]

Great tone for a Strat.

[@bradparker9664]

Gotta love Robbie and his playing!

[@tompiscitelli2548]

wow

[@deborahthompson1634]

❤️

[@Thrillkisser]

🖤

[@catherinemarton8268]

🎵🎶🎵❤️

[@m5st5gr5s]

rahhhh la ligne de basee

[@MultiCgp]

(should be) by a government interested in frigging up the countryside! Great song!!

[@tylerseboe]

0:03 I think Chrissy was speechless having seen the shirtless guy. Kind of funny to see a rock star blush…reminds you they’re human.

[@markymarco2570]

I thought she was gay.

[@tylerseboe]

@@markymarco2570I’ve never heard that. She’s twice married and has two children.

[@stephenreynolds6239]

Well fuck.never heard this before.

[@chesterhardy3153]

The plaque taped near base of each mic stand, is that to remember the words of the songs?

[@scorpionsblackout8290]

Shows the set list.

[@slayer51811]

Everyone loves the lead guitarist but not much love for the bass guitarist sad

[@m5st5gr5s]

et pourtant il fait tout le boulot

[@millerezra8]

Yeah that bass line is epic, guitar is a little too loud tbh

[@edalexander6155]

1996. Well i went back to ohio but my Brownies were gone there were no games to watch and no football... i say way to go Art Modell and ohio. 1999. Well i went back to ohio.... my Brownies returned. There was a new browns stadium but no superbowls in return .. so way to go ohio..... da da dada da daaa. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.🟧🟫⬜️🟫🟧

[@heathvitamini9666]

A, o, way to go Ohio.. A, o, oh way to go Ohio

[@zcarver25]

Talent on loan

[@paulstubbings645]

Who is the woman ?

[@scorpionsblackout8290]

Chrissie Hynde.

[@paulstubbings645]

@@scorpionsblackout8290 fucken legendary. How many views ? They do not approve of her

[@mariadayritt3859]

Rest in peace Rush.

[@jamesmcfadden6781]

You spelled "burn in hell" wrong.

[@thegreenberetlife0191]

@Maria, Absolutely, miss Rush very much!

[@radioPete444]

Rush Limburger hijacked this anthem, twisting and bending the guitar notes to fit his sick agenda. The powerful lyrics fly in the face of any political blowhard who supports crap like suburban sprawl and "economic opportunities," at the expense of regular people.

[@johntoal6396]

Rest In Peace RUSH

[@radioPete444]

Rush Limburger hijacked this anthem, twisting and bending the guitar notes to fit his sick agenda. The powerful lyrics fly in the face of any political blowhard who supports crap like suburban sprawl and "economic opportunities," at the expense of regular people.

[@smittyjje]

El Rushbo😂

[@nightkatlxx2748]

Rush brought me here!..But of course

[@Musique61414]

Me too, but Geddy with Yes.

[@stephenscanlon9763]

Is dead dead dead! Oh happy day!

[@426cylinders7]

@@stephenscanlon9763 A good leader lives in the hearts of many, but a great leader lives in the enemies head forever.

[@steveryan1746]

Dead 💀 as his ties , he was selling ... and that worthless news letter , too

[@jefftappan3091]

I still think of Rush Limbaugh when I hear. This.

[@miredinthewildpast5643]

I still think of Rush the band when I hear this.

[@radioPete444]

Rush Limburger hijacked this anthem, twisting and bending the guitar notes to fit his sick agenda. The powerful lyrics fly in the face of any political blowhard who supports crap like suburban sprawl and "economic opportunities," at the expense of regular people.

[@rickhilliard2545]

Rush was right!!

[@steveryan1746]

Rush is DEAD 💀

[@rickhilliard2545]

@@steveryan1746 You are a smart boy aren't you

[@steveryan1746]

Rickie... about what ???

[@rickhilliard2545]

@@steveryan1746 Stevie...everything.... of course you knew that. got help yet?

[@jacklyn6253]

What do the letters CIA stand for? We USA peeps have all of these alphabet agencies and we know that USA stands for United states of America but who knows what CIA stands for? Who pays them and what is their function?

[@LeroyKinkade]

Cocaine and a backing band ...that's balls.

[@bradparker9664]

Wasn't that universal in the 80's?

[@jeremyholmes7995]

Is Chrissie pregnant in this clip?

[@m5st5gr5s]

too funny

[@ozdeveraux2082]

Hm…it’s possible but it would have been really early in her pregnancy. She would have a kid this year/the next year.

[@lucyfoster4082]

Somebody had a sign that said welcome back chrissie and congrats on the Davies kid. So she just had the baby?

[@steveryan1746]

Is Rush Limbaugh still Dead 💀, asking for a friend?? Lmfao 😝

[@tangobravo5752]

Steve is secretly gay for Rush