Pretenders - Middle Of The Road (Live Aid 1985)

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5 жыл бұрын

Pretenders performing at Live Aid in front of 100,000 people in the John F. Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia USA on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population.
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@LoneWolf-McWeed 3 жыл бұрын

Quite possibly the best frontwoman of all time

@southloopsoxfan 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think there is any doubt about it. I don’t even know who would be close

@eldergeektromeo9868 3 жыл бұрын

I'll definitely drink to THAT!!

@originaljoeymac 2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@pslpom 2 жыл бұрын

Hard call but Debbie Harry is definitely up there with the best

@josephb.6158 2 жыл бұрын

@@southloopsoxfan Ann Wilson would be up there in my opinion

@yulianbuzo3016 5 жыл бұрын

Days when popular music was real music played by real people.

@SpeccyHorace 5 жыл бұрын

Predictable comment.

@desperatemohammedantheworl5833 4 жыл бұрын

@ Yulián Buzo - Because there were no successful manufactured pop stars in 1985. What a dumb comment.

@cameroncooper4175 4 жыл бұрын

@@SpeccyHorace Is that an "okay boomer" remark?

@mikestevenson576 3 жыл бұрын

@@cameroncooper4175 I take it more as a "this tiresome comment is under every old music clip on KZfaq regardless of era" remark.

@rjjcms1 3 жыл бұрын

But in a few years there could be pop stars that are actually computer creations. Max Headroom could be working on it right now.

@johnfeatherman4942 Жыл бұрын

I was there! It's worth being old now to have been young back then.

@letitiarydjeski2320 8 күн бұрын

I watched it live from NYC in my living room. I still remember the Pretenders' and David Bowie's sessions like they were yesterday. My luck and enrichment.

@ElusvOptmst1 5 жыл бұрын

Are you kidding me? This was more than fantastic! Chrissie Hynde's voice is crystal clear, simply beautiful. The Prentenders are a phenomenal band! Their musicianship is masterful. Wow Wow Wow! :)

@ronreinhold2100 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Totally awesome!

@paleshelter4002 4 жыл бұрын

I think the crowd was stunned by how cool they were!

@ebisu2001 2 жыл бұрын

I saw them live in Munich in 1985, phantastic concert :-)

@nicidevine6670 Жыл бұрын

Great song 🎶

@graceearl4448 Жыл бұрын

The day before this performance the Pretender’s played at a small Phillie club, The Chestnut Cabaret in University City. My friend knew a local musician, Chris Arms, who knew the band was looking to play for a live audience before they played on the Live Aid stage. I was there at the Cabaret and it was an incredible hour performance. I was sitting 20 feet from the stage. Chrissy was strutting and singing her Rocker Best. It was a wall of sound, a wall of Martin Chambers drums. One of the most memorable fun times for me.

@ronreinhold2100 4 жыл бұрын

Christine Hynde is one of the all timer greats of female performers. Absolutely Awesome

@VimyScout Ай бұрын

So tight.. What a band and Chrissie had all the magic in that voice.

@21mbw 3 жыл бұрын

Pretenders kicked ass! Back then the Band played Real instruments and actually sang the lyrics right in front of you!! No Auto Tune, It was called Talent and Artistry!! 80s will always be the Best Decade, best music, best movies, and Best Parties!!!

@Rambunctious Жыл бұрын

The 70's were pretty damn good, too!🎸

@nicidevine6670 Жыл бұрын

They sure do

@user-hk6kq7mp1n 3 ай бұрын

💯 YUP, WE HAD BEST EVERYTHING BACK THEN!!!😝 🎶🎵 🎸 🥁 🎹 🎺🎙🎤

@chlexiel.1022 3 жыл бұрын

This woman has talent - she’s incredible. Her voice is effortless. 👍

@letitiarydjeski2320 3 жыл бұрын

I saw this live on July 13, 1985, and I am watching it over and over again 36 years later. This was a great group, and they played great songs.

@CybershamanX 2 жыл бұрын

Who caught the harmonica at the end? 😉

@letitiarydjeski2320 Жыл бұрын

@@CybershamanX I wish I knew. They must still have them now.

@russspaur9937 2 жыл бұрын

I saw The Pretenders in Denver at Red Rocks in 84. Simple Minds was with them. One of many so thankful for .

@Italy55 10 ай бұрын

Good one!

@UKBIGBLUENATION1 Жыл бұрын

This timeframe was the peak of music. Just so many really good bands and solo artists from the 80's.

@freedom4mealways 7 ай бұрын

Pretenders always had cutting edge music. This forty year old classic was never the "Middle Of The Road". It exceeded boundaries!

@Williamsongs 4 жыл бұрын

I was at this show and seeing Chrissie's jacket brought it all back! Always loved this band. One of the (many) highlights for me.

@MegaSickcat 2 жыл бұрын

Chrissie has the most fantastic voice! She's a MAD ROCKER!!!!

@alc.7348 Жыл бұрын

finest female voice in rock period!

@nicidevine6670 Жыл бұрын

For sure

@bradforddillman7671 4 жыл бұрын

I was in the crowd, not too far from the stage somehow, at age 17. The Pretenders were definitely one of the highlights in a day full of highlights. Best concert of my life.

@mikestevenson576 3 жыл бұрын

The crowd beyond the front rows left a lot to be desired. Shirtless and lifeless, while the Wembley crowd was united and on-beat clapping along with every act.

@bradforddillman7671 3 жыл бұрын

Mike Stevenson, it was insanely hot in Philadelphia that day. So hot, they had to turn fire hoses on the crowd later in the afternoon. I’ll never forget, it was as The Who was playing ‘Love Reign O’er Me’ on the London concert feed. The water felt incredible. But if you want the biggest crowd response, go to the Led Zeppelin videos. We all went nuts

@mikestevenson576 3 жыл бұрын

@@bradforddillman7671 Thanks, Brad. Strikes me it was also an incredibly long day in Philly since the show started at what, 9 a.m.? Londoners didn't have to show up until noon. Were you guys exhausted by the time Hall and Oates came on?

@bradforddillman7671 3 жыл бұрын

Mike Stevenson, more or less. But truth is, the show lost steam at the end. The last really great thing was Mick and Tina. It ended with a snoozefest with Dylan and Keith and Ronnie. The show peaked with Zeppelin as far as we were concerned.

@mikestevenson576 3 жыл бұрын

@@bradforddillman7671 One last question about the JFK experience. When you saw the London show on the screens, did it seem like they were getting a much stronger show than Philadelphia?

@darinjames3313 3 жыл бұрын

She got the SOUL....Chrissy got the SOUL.......and the Pretenders kicked some ass!....WE ll be listenin to these Magic makers for many many years to come.....great video thanx

@KARENK72886 4 жыл бұрын

amazing voice and presence: she needs no autotune, she can sing!!!!!!!!!! Love it.

@thebrazilianatlantis165 3 жыл бұрын

Her live singing sounds like studio singing, which is almost unheard of.

@nicidevine6670 Жыл бұрын

Great voice

@mamothcar1 5 жыл бұрын

I remember I recorded this off the TV on VHS ..I was 25 years old...loved the 80's MTV ......Thanks for post!

@Motown-1966 5 жыл бұрын

mamothcar1 I recorded this onto cassette tapes! The show was great!

@ronaldrojas5442 2 жыл бұрын

Crisstine, k mujer,una símbolo de una voz especial grandiosa,bella,esto esel verdadero rock

@FernandoRiley 4 жыл бұрын

Only a handful of bands can sound the same live or in the studio.Theyre one of the best ever

@steves2609 3 жыл бұрын

Yes kiddies, this is how it was done, real artists playing real instruments with no auto tune..it was called talent, something severely lacking in today's so called music

@gagefraw3182 3 жыл бұрын

There’s good music being made today, you just have to look for it.

@daverindone655 3 жыл бұрын

@@gagefraw3182 Thank you! And you can do so without sounding like a condescending old man.

@quantanglement 3 жыл бұрын

@@gagefraw3182 REALLY look for it. And that's the problem.

@gagefraw3182 3 жыл бұрын

@@quantanglement not really. Take a minute or two on audiotree live or KEXP and you can get your mind blown by what you will find.

@GregSB1 2 жыл бұрын

@@gagefraw3182 yes, there is plenty of good music today; and yes, you have to look for it. I started HS in 1985, and the Billboard top 100 from that year is still getting airplay today. It’s hard to imagine more than 20% of today’s top 100 being remembered.

@tektoniks_architects 3 жыл бұрын

I was there that day....they were the best band of the 40 in the USA that played that day. Fantastic.

@andrewmeadows3232 8 ай бұрын

What a jewel at the end, Jack Nicholson..."The Mighty Pretenders" NIce!

@LaurieValdez-zk3dy 2 ай бұрын

ICON FOREVER Thank you so much ❤❤❤ Philadelphia USA 🇺🇸

@michaelpegoda7482 11 ай бұрын

I've been in love with this lady for so long she is awesome I agree one of the best frontwomen ever her voice is awesome I'm a drummer I wished I could have played for her

@WVUer21 7 күн бұрын

Jack Nicholson cameo at the end is the exclamation point. That performance was incredible.

@wildbill2122 2 жыл бұрын

Robbie McIntosh was/is THE MAN !!!

@disturbedcarrot Жыл бұрын

Sound missed first half of his solo here

@ernestoitz 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best CONTEMPORARY music bands, and in my opinion we have there a great live performance as well.

@Motown-1966 5 жыл бұрын

It's a kick-ass song...great rendition to get the crowd goin'🤙🏾!

@christophertaylor1404 Жыл бұрын

One of my favourite bands from the 80s and how good are they live awesome

@MrAlbatros2 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best songs from Pretenders.

@ninamc6116 3 жыл бұрын

I remember watching this live! Brings back great memories of 1985. Damn I was only 20 years old! This is a long time ago!

@ElSantoLuchador Жыл бұрын

Martin Chambers was lighting up the drums. Something the cameraman wasn't going to let go unnoticed.

@icetech6 19 күн бұрын

I drum along with this version a lot and it is a workout... he was just on it that day...

@RonWinter335 5 жыл бұрын

Dammmm....this tune and that tempo is UP!!

@marine4lyfe85 4 жыл бұрын

I was at Parris Island July 13,1985 just 6 days from graduation. Our Senior DI let us watch some of Live Aid as a reward. I remember Led Zeppelin.

@foxmulder4308 10 ай бұрын

Best song they ever did. Chrissie and crew should reup in 2024, life is short yall.

@steveunderdahl8929 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great live performance of this song....I remember watching live just rocking the hell out!!

@mkmstillstackin 2 жыл бұрын

What a great band. Chrissie, of course, is just the best, a tremendously talented singer and musician. Wished I could have been there. What an historic moment. Was in my early teens, just watched on tv.

@Lawrence_619 2 жыл бұрын

"When you own a big chunk of the bloody Third World, the babies just come with the scenery" (one of the coolest fucking lyrics, EVER!)...love me some, Pretenders, bro...omg.

@tothelighthouse9843 Ай бұрын

FANTASTIC delivery! Hard drivin excellence from Chrissie & the band!

@njdrummer7120 4 жыл бұрын

Omg do i miss this stuff. That baseline. Magical.

@rmsmith2396 3 жыл бұрын

Not many sound better live than recorded, great talent.

@EZ2XLR8 12 күн бұрын

You'd think she was in the studio! Flawless.

@Acejustforalaugh Жыл бұрын

Awesome, had this song in my head all morning for my run and bike ride. Then it pops up on U Tube. 😆

@marciabeth1763 2 ай бұрын

this song is just brilliant! Even live the band and Chrissie are perfect! x

@Sephiroth5200 Жыл бұрын

Can we just appreciate Chrissie Hynde for the Queen she is? She's more talented than a LOT of her immediate peers (regardless of gender) and I can't think of one single female artist in the last 30 years that can do what she still does in her 70's.😳😬😏

@derek5168 Жыл бұрын

Chrissie hynde one of the great rhythm guitarist 🎸

@nadeydaquiroz4051 2 жыл бұрын

Wooow, what a powerful and beautiful voice, the whole group super cool!!

@PeterAlanA1234567890 5 жыл бұрын

Best concert ever ..Stray Cats, Pretenders, & ZZ Top!

@desperatemohammedantheworl5833 4 жыл бұрын

Stereolab, Add N to (X) and The Fat Truckers.

@dazcracker Жыл бұрын

They still rock it to this day. They backed up Stevie Nicks before covid and Chrissie has lost nothing. Still as good as ever!

@ebisu2001 2 жыл бұрын

Same year I saw them live in Munich. Phantastic concert. Thankyou :-)

@harrellkerkhoff8054 3 жыл бұрын

Back when rock was alive.

@jorgerodriguez85 5 жыл бұрын

"I've got a kid. I'm 33 baby." That kid is now at least 33.

@michaeldicken7977 4 жыл бұрын

I've got to get a .33 baby

@rael2099 4 жыл бұрын

The best Pretenders line up. Period.

@drummer78 4 жыл бұрын

No....the original line up was the best and will always be...at least Martin Chambers was there for this though.

@iconicyard1311 3 жыл бұрын

back then i loved my mtv.

@ninesticks 20 күн бұрын

love it in 2024

@clarkgriswold6307 Жыл бұрын

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHRISTINE!!! THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!!!

@johnmork59 5 жыл бұрын

the babies just come with the scenery!!!!!!!

@ecklestone8736 3 жыл бұрын

From the era that is was normal to make good songs and permorm them live on a wicked way 🤟🏻🤟🏻

@richardchambers3533 4 жыл бұрын

Chrissie still looks good!👍

@tommcgeethree Жыл бұрын

By the way folks. Chrissie is still awesome at 71. Oh yeah. ❤️💋

@DavidTysdal 2 ай бұрын

Sound better live than on tape!

@joaocarloscarlos7814 5 жыл бұрын

1985 meus 35 Anos demais é nois é Rock Adoro essa cantora até a eternidade.

@richardchambers3533 4 жыл бұрын

That is a badass tune!🎸🎸🎶🎵🎼👍

@jerryeyler1600 2 жыл бұрын

My Favorite 🎸🎸💥💥💥💥💥💥

@carlosfigueiredo9338 Жыл бұрын

THE PRETENDERS IS ROCK AND ROLL!

@RUSH2012 4 жыл бұрын

Wooo great show. Great performance of pretenders ....:)

@DolganoFF 3 жыл бұрын

She's so cool!

@jesusmanchego9332 2 жыл бұрын

¡¡A girl rocker of all the times!!! Great band!!

@timford3599 11 ай бұрын

I get a case of "chill bumps" every time I watch this historic video of one of, if not, THE greatest Post Punk band I've ever heard. On stage, as exhibited here "The Pretenders" actually 'Exploded' in a sonic sort of way. I loved 'em then, I love 'em now!

@jennifersmith4634 2 жыл бұрын

Harmonica! Christie Hynde is amazing!

@CybershamanX 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder who caught it after she threw it into the audience. 😀

@davidsabogal7723 Жыл бұрын

The best

@timford3599 Жыл бұрын

@@CybershamanX I'm willing to bet that whom ever was the LUCKY recipient of Chrissy's fabulous Hohner still has it. If it were mine I'd past it down through the generations as a Rock N' Roll Heirloom! It's even better than Hank Aaron's 715 Homer to break the Babe's "unbreakable record."

@willieluncheonette5843 5 жыл бұрын

so effin great! Rev it up!

@LukeKetchum7003 Жыл бұрын

Who knew the harmonica could be such a rockin' instrument.

@Nickpaflas 3 жыл бұрын

I know it's "plans behind me" on the record, but I listened to it about 5 times and I'm convinced she's saying "Pants behind me" here

@tonygabrio6123 Жыл бұрын

Who wouldn’t love this. Just energy defined.

@edwardlagrossa1246 2 жыл бұрын

The good old days. Love you sempre, Chrissy.

@MsSmitty9 3 жыл бұрын

She was hot then and still hot to this Day. A wonderful woman to boot. Love hearing her talk. Just a nice person.

@quatermass8 2 жыл бұрын

The faster tempo than it's usually played at is refreshing.

@larryhorsman338 Жыл бұрын

Great song

@haroldbroussard5085 2 жыл бұрын

Chrissie is still my crush 🥰🥰

@GaryPodolsky-ec8ew Ай бұрын

I saw them many years ago at the House of Blues in Vegas-I yelled out to Chrissie “I want to have your babies”…so did my wife. Didn’t happen 😢

@dustinwright4366 Жыл бұрын

They are awesome live

@flashflame4952 Жыл бұрын

It's 2023 and Chrissie is still one bad ass musician!!!

@DavidTysdal 2 ай бұрын

What a great concert this must have been!

@stevechuy1969 4 жыл бұрын

She's a powerhouse!

@daddymidwest4111 Жыл бұрын

Adrenaline levels at 10 fo-sho

@paleshelter4002 5 жыл бұрын

Luv her attitude

@lucesysombras3429 8 ай бұрын

LLamen a los que dicen ser cantantes hoy en dia y se den una vueltita por este concierto

@zenaidasoniacalixtovenanci3072 4 жыл бұрын

Beautifull💝

@Pete_S 3 жыл бұрын

I think if Jack Nicholson introduced you at Live Aid you were the best acts there. The Who & The Pretenders? I say yes.

@julieharrison7417 4 ай бұрын

Love the prefenders and chrissies guitar playing

@matteowatteo1296 4 жыл бұрын

Im lookin at that guitar player and I'm thinkin' Monty Python ...... "my brain hurts".

@mrabrasive51 4 жыл бұрын

Gumby!!

@rjjcms1 3 жыл бұрын

This wasn't the Pretenders' original guitarist James Honeyman-Scott from their earlier years,as both he and their bassist had died in separate incidents by then. From what I can gather at the moment it could be Billy Bremner (who's Scottish but not the one who captained Leeds United and the Scottish national football team). He had a song out I remember from the early 80s called Loud Music in Cars.

@marymckinney4043 Жыл бұрын

She so a legend still doing want she love to do hell yeah. 22:29pm 30/12/‘22, Seamus from Ireland

@brianoblivion6646 5 жыл бұрын

Great band

@Ken_Brooks 5 жыл бұрын

Tight as the skin on a shark's ass. The greatness of this makes me weep.

@cleech74 3 жыл бұрын

Such a bad ass. Forgot they played this set.

@sireliot2149 2 жыл бұрын

Its incredible how good this sounds at a faster tempo than the recording. I have never seen another band that could do that. For comparison, look no further than Metallica.

@susanmccourt7085 9 ай бұрын

Holy crap the tempo. Their 3 song set was under 10 minutes!

@jamesfinlayson1241 12 күн бұрын

I guess they didm't do brass in pocket i remeber this was the first thing i saw that day , i waa 14 queen was much later lol zeppelin sabbath with ozzy lol what a day !!!!! Juat like today !!!!