In my line of work I met Chrissy twice. She was briefed on who the crew was for the Divinyls gigs so knew me by name although we hadn't met yet. That alone left an impression on me but she was also charming, considerate, polite and very accommodating to my needs and others around us. The second time we met, she came bolting up to me from behind, yelled my name and hugged me! It was over 2 years between meetings and she remembered me... We chatted before and after the shows and I have never met a woman quite like her. It was like my life changed after each meeting. I bawled my eyes out when she died.
@markalan2340
Жыл бұрын
Have never heard anyone with a bad word to say about her, yes even when she was still with us, thanks for sharing the stories
@TheGrumpy01
Жыл бұрын
met her when I was a spotty teen, through my muso Uncle, and She truly was an absolute LADY.
@MrPnew1
9 ай бұрын
@jaysmith3361so ???? What's your problem Mr HardArse ???
@emmettmckenna4565
8 ай бұрын
You probably bawled your eyes out rather than balled your eyes out!
@JoalBourke
Ай бұрын
❤❤
@pawdaw
10 ай бұрын
Chrissy is a legend, trailblazer. Andrew Denton - if only we had interviewers of his calibre on tv today.
@MrPnew1
9 ай бұрын
True. Andrew is a world class interviewer, up there with the best in the world.
@surfrescue3232
5 ай бұрын
he's good, but toolish.
@stevegordon8474
2 жыл бұрын
Chrissy was always real and intense, even in interviews. It was amazing to hear her talk about alcoholism and being a million dollars in debt, both of which she turned around through her own personal strength. I love that her mother, Mary, and her cousin, Patricia Amphlett (Little Pattie) were present and are so supportive and proud of her. I saw Divinyls many times and was always blown away by the intensity of their performances. I always thought that the secret to Chrissy was that she lived every song, becoming the character that her songs were about. I don't know another rock singer who did that as well as her. She was confronting and edgy but at the heart of it all, there was an artful intelligence. And over it all was her amazing voice which she could twist and bend like no one else. Intense and powerful performer, certainly one of the best frontpersons ever.
@markalan2340
2 жыл бұрын
thanks, I agree with everything you said.
@stevegordon8474
2 жыл бұрын
@@markalan2340 cheers, Alan, thanks for posting this interview.
@bhumphries1360
Жыл бұрын
Well said, Steve!
@jesusislukeskywalker4294
Жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@nighthawkin__
Жыл бұрын
I was born in 71, so I remember their rise. Your description is spot on!!
@scottbrandts610
Жыл бұрын
A very bright woman - and so many people never gave her credit for it. Such a gentle soul, in total contrast to her musical and stage persona. But, she was also impenetrable. A relentless tornado. Chrissy OWNED the stage, and every song she ever performed. Australia's reigning female powerhouse of rock. So many of my best childhood and teen memories... She will NEVER be emulated.
@bradthurkle7217
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic interview. God we miss this true Ozzie icon. Rip you amazing woman 🙏🏻❤
@nojabjonny
Жыл бұрын
I don't know what it is about chrissy, but i get choked up everytime i watch her perform.
@germancaperarojas4023
Жыл бұрын
Chrissy, best female rock artist of all time. She'll always be my favorite with no other coming close. Thanks to every divinyl's from this corner of south america.
@kylieknight2365
Жыл бұрын
You mean Australia she is ours
@germancaperarojas4023
Жыл бұрын
@@kylieknight2365 off course, but we like the Divinyls everywhere
@poitor9217
4 ай бұрын
Aussie yes international no suzi quatro💪🏻☝🏼
@everstevens7499
Жыл бұрын
That last performance blew my mind..what an absolute goddess..
@franknsnodge
Жыл бұрын
What an awesome lady! I have admired Chrissy as a performer forever. Bought Divinyls albums, seen her perform in Melbourne pubs, she was a whirlwind. I have only now seen this interview for the first time in 2023. I love her honesty. Awesome.
@charlesmartella
Жыл бұрын
Australia's Rock Queen.
@lisakatz9437
6 ай бұрын
Chrissy is, SO REAL! I love this interview. With her Mum and Cousin. Chrissy and the Divinyls will live forever together in history.
@natalier7204
Жыл бұрын
I was terrified of her when I saw her on Countdown. I realise how brave and original she was - out there in the beer barns as one of the only female lead singers at the time beating the boys at their own game. Trail blazer
@shaunely63
Жыл бұрын
Me too. I thought she was a witch! Definately the greatest Australian female rock singer.
@keithcarter9396
Жыл бұрын
Chrissy was a wonderful performer and she was taken way too early, sorely missed I loved her work and thank the interwebs for making it possible to view her work, making her immemorial, rest in peace Chrissy I miss you enormously.
@wesleygalvin9983
Жыл бұрын
I had a tear in the eye watching this again, after so many years. I saw her on stage both in her Divinyls persona and as Judy Garland. One of my favourite performers of all. Love you, miss you Chrissy. xxx
@MrPnew1
9 ай бұрын
Me too. Every time I see Chrissy perform or be interviewed I get emotional. Not sure why but maybe because she juxtaposes her vulnerability with her confident, almost aggressive stage persona. She was one in a million and we miss you Chrissy
@wesleygalvin9983
9 ай бұрын
@@MrPnew1 beautifully said.
@Elephantsss
Жыл бұрын
Best Australian singer , performer , rock artist ever . the young have no idea what they have missed out on .
@BadLuckLuke
Ай бұрын
She was a volcano and a little girl at the same time, truly one in a million... Wish she was still here with us!!!
@timmorris323
11 ай бұрын
RIP Chrissy....one of the greats
@357HFC
Жыл бұрын
Absolute Legend is this Lady!
@michelleadams1210
Жыл бұрын
She was a fantastic performer and great Aussie icon. And her mum, so down to earth, like so many Aussie mums. I think she will always be remembered, if only for that special song. ❤
@angelaperou19
Жыл бұрын
Chrissy was a powerful,selfless, and intelligent Angel 🌹🕊💘 Thank you kindly for sharing this amazing interview by Andrew Denton disclosing Chrissy's honest, beautiful soul.. I remember being back stage with Chrissy at the Enmore Theatre admiring her selfless demeanour! It was there that I got to see beyond the stage presence into her casual aura. Her kind spiritual words and humour that touched myself with her beautiful soul. This very candid interview letting the world see her fragility together with her deep inner strength should be replayed on mainstream for those who judged her.. There aren't enough words in the dictionary to describe her as truly was so unique and sadly judged and misunderstood! I agreed with her and thought, Love 🥰was Science Fiction.😄 Chrissy🌹 remains 💘the most honest,selfless, gorgeous,talented, intelligent extremely sensuous girl friend forever💥 tatooed in our memory..Her blazing after glow💫 shines forever in our hearts.💘💝💖 Ange
@loretta_3843
Жыл бұрын
She really is fascinating to listen to.
@kellyelrington5663
Жыл бұрын
I miss Andrew Denton on TV, his interviewing style is so warm. Chrissy was an absolute dynamo, such a great figure for women in rock and life in general. Great smile!!
@boggy6060
6 ай бұрын
I cant believe that this interview was nearly 20 years ago.
@pixie3760
Жыл бұрын
We lost a great talent when Chrissie died. I've always been so incredibly amazed at how alike her and Patricia were.
@whitebirchtarot
Жыл бұрын
I love her singing the acoustic version of I touch myself at the end. Beautiful. Is it just me, or does she occasionally resemble Judy Garland? What a shame we lost her so early. 💕😢
@whitebirchtarot
Жыл бұрын
@@kathleencreamer6648 Oh my gosh, I didn’t know that! Thank you so much for telling me. 💕
@kathleencreamer6648
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@2bigbufords
10 ай бұрын
she does look like Judy Garland
@TheGoodDr8133
Ай бұрын
She was Judly Garland 😊
@lauriedooker1031
Жыл бұрын
Our female Bon Scott ❤️🇦🇺
@ACDZ123
Жыл бұрын
Yes and Vince love Grove their manager was Bon scotts band mate from the valentines..I think the school girl uniform idea came from you know where ..wink wink
@joejones9520
8 ай бұрын
@@ACDZ123 she's said angus's outfit was part of the inspiration
@ACDZ123
8 ай бұрын
@@joejones9520 ok cool 😄
@poitor9217
4 ай бұрын
Yer she stole his look from countdown’75😅
@denysemcalister3390
Жыл бұрын
Forever missed and respected.
@swede7160
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic performance!”i search myself,I want you to find me”-brilliant line!
@GWWTribe
Жыл бұрын
Wow, that was amazing, the depth of the interview and the performance at the end. Denton was elite at interviews with being able to extract the real person. Thank god he did with Chrissy before she was gone. Chrissy is an absolute icon of the rock world, and has paved the rock world for a whole generation of artists.
@df5295
Жыл бұрын
The performance at the end is amazing!
@pleiadian13
Жыл бұрын
Very much loved and missed the Great Chrissy Amphlett💔
@toocoolforbanshee618
Жыл бұрын
Great interview ... wow so happy for Chrissy.. I also have had similar experiences with DRUGS n alcohol but I have moved on also .. never to late
@cameronfuture7467
Жыл бұрын
Lost count of how many times I saw the Divinyls live even going back to before Monkey Grip was released. Australia had so many great bands from Chisel, AC/DC, Angels to the Easybeats but the Divinyls where imho right in the mix for being one of the best of the original rock bands in the country. At the end of every concert it took hours to come down from being pumped up by Chrissy's energetic performance, it was just full bore right up to the curtain call encores. So sad we have lost her, but she remains in spirit with the music she helped create and her demons and fobiles are what made her the character her fans loved. RIP Chrissy.
@kylie-mareebaldwin4672
Жыл бұрын
Unique, creative and a legend. Her performances were explosive and dynamic.
@Jonesyutube
Жыл бұрын
Wow! What great interview of an amazing talent , beautiful version and performance of the song also
@combivan4346
Жыл бұрын
This was a wonderful interview of Chrissie, especially with her mother their and cousin Patti. It’s even better because she isn’t with us anymore. I think this maybe the only intimate interview with her. This show with Andrew Denton was a wonderful show at the time.
@romancenturion5278
4 ай бұрын
At last I have been trying to find this interview for over a decade. I first watched it in 2009 but had disappeared from the platform since then, by the end of 2010 it was no longer any place to be found now I can delight myself with it again.
@vickiepower6201
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful Lady ❤ saw this lady mid 80s, Morley hotel great night good memories
@nessj1567
Жыл бұрын
i met chrissy in the toilet at her show in salisbury s.a in the 80s .. she was real an sexy and made her own clothes back then .. like most of us did.. r.i.p chrissy x
@RosePetal17
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful interview, both subject and interviewer. I know The Divinyls for their big hit, but didn’t know anything else about Chrissy, me being Canadian. I love learning about International artists:)
@rudirhein7828
2 ай бұрын
To this day Chrissy is the best frontwoman of a rock band. Besides the good Divynyls songs, the audience appreciated a lot of acting on stage from Chrissy. It is part to give 100% and a good show.
@trevordickson8617
Ай бұрын
So articulate but with that wild persona. What a woman she was. It's a real shame she's gone from us.
@saltylavender7096
Жыл бұрын
Wow...I had no idea of her personality and history...you never know what is behind...so sad she's gone.
@H3avyHaul3r
Жыл бұрын
wow what a vocal performance of this (her) classic piece if aussie rock ❤
@sacredclown4179
Жыл бұрын
Two misjudged souls, on the outer one a comedian, one a licentious rock star, but when these two came together, they both recognized and were touched by the latent intelligence sensitivity, and depth that each possessed. This interview represented the palpable connection between two seminal artists at a time when people were not subjected to dull scripts or a woke culture where everybody has a voice that is often muted for fear of being offensive or erased.
@janinekaretai4306
Жыл бұрын
Loved Chrissy
@hughsimpson9106
16 күн бұрын
Love Christine R.I.P you absolute star xx
@richsmith9063
Жыл бұрын
I'm really glad i watched this. It was a great interview !!!
@MagicThys
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful insights, thankyou so much for sharing this
@Luna-wv5zx
Жыл бұрын
Came across this and searched for my Divinyls album and found it. Saw them in early 80’s. She was amazing, she grabbed her red lipstick and smeared her face. Loved her performance.
@sharongoodsell9341
Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤ rock chick ! We were your fans ! Saw Chrissy at Ballina pub 99 ! Had to go and see her at least once , great night !! Saw Jesus Christ super star early 70s
@goatmasterau
Жыл бұрын
Incredible performance at the end. Wow
@lgh2052
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting these videos
@Hak-h6r
7 ай бұрын
Ive played bandsas a drummer, bass and lead/rthyem guitar, start in the late 60s, still out there in Bourke St, etc, thanks to the looper. Would love to have met that lady. Ive been to her shrine near, top end of Melbourne City. I play her music every day,thanksto You Tube. God Bless Her ❤❤❤
@nighthawkin__
Жыл бұрын
What an incredible interview. What an icon!!!! She really was the first in australia. The first female rockstar, warts & all. I think the first Divinyls song I heard as a kid was "science fiction" and I was hooked instantly.
@mrdavidurquhart
Жыл бұрын
As a young boy Chrissy scared me too but as I grew older I realised more and more and more how crazily brilliant she was.
@josephlammardo
Жыл бұрын
So genuine🙏
@chrischapman1522
Жыл бұрын
Rest in peace Christine
@UriahHeep100
Жыл бұрын
Was a huge fan for decades, then getting a taxi from Perth Airport into the City, she asked where I was going (had 3 guitars with me) and said "Let's share a Cab" - couldn't believe it, traffic along Orrong Road a nightmare, by the time we got to the Hotel (where I to was also staying) so we got our bags to our rooms and caught up for a few drinks. She was truly so amazing, understatement to say she was stunningly beautiful, like "drop dead" - many in the bar asking her for autographs and thinking I was her new guy, had to tell them we had just met, thankfully the autograph hunters soon let us alone. Stayed up until after midnight, just chatting and drinking. What a truly genuine lovely girl. Never saw her again yet kept in touch via email in later years. She was unique, guess I fell in love in her that night despite being married, she was just so charming, entertaining, hilarious and lovely! Was heartbroken when getting the news of Chrissie's passing. An Aussie Legend, but also a UK Legend!!
@claudebuysse7482
Жыл бұрын
Lucky guy !
@НатальяР-м5я
7 ай бұрын
Необыкновенная харизма и уникальный талант. Люблю тебя Крисси.
@krisbest6405
Жыл бұрын
Live she was so exciting, lt was a Grafton or Lismore club about 30yrs ago.
@SamuelMcKenzie-mh6gj
Жыл бұрын
She rocks like a Jagger 💥🎵🎶🎸
@MichaelByrt-b6c
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Andrew Denton
@Gator1699
Жыл бұрын
Tough Chick you can tell a great person. RIP.
@colinjameslichtwark513
Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic interview.
@johnmcfall9250
Жыл бұрын
At the end of this video I had to pause it and sit for a few minutes and think of what to say. Now that I've stopped crying, I think back at what my original reaction was. I was walking through our local shopping mall with my Wife and 2 young sons. As we walked passed our music shop (Sam Goody's) they were playing that song on their loud speakers. We were going to go in there, but I stopped my family and told them to keep walking. I went in and complained to them about having it up so loud, that I thought that it was not appropriate for family listening. In my mind I had heard songs that Covered every subject matter that you could imagine.....until that one. Well my wife died in 2010 and my boys are all married. I was so intent on saying that this song was so beautiful, but I wish there were different words to it. I never was that religious. But now I am ashamed after hearing her sing it at the end of this show. What a beautiful Love song. God Bless Chrissy's family.
How good is Little Pattie and the banter between her & Chrissy?
@rachaelinav
Жыл бұрын
She was the exact definition of an intense Scorpio.
@joejones9520
8 ай бұрын
amazing performance at the end, what a tripped out person, how could she sing like that? It doesnt sound like her speaking voice, such a shame she's not with us anymore.
@timothylanders3189
Жыл бұрын
How does she pull this off. Oh man ;)
@clairekorte6048
27 күн бұрын
Her mother is visibly in pain when she talks about the come in my mouth song 😂😂
@newtonmichael
5 ай бұрын
I so miss her.
@Dellasus2011
Жыл бұрын
A rare, remarkable and missed talent... I hope you found peace
@timothylanders3189
Жыл бұрын
Only 500 likes? Oh ffs! :o
@geofsharp658
Жыл бұрын
That song was a ‘performance’ on a whole different level.
@MichaelByrt-b6c
8 ай бұрын
Andrew I'd like to hear what you may have deleted from the interview!!!
@robrichardson1284
Ай бұрын
Why does the ABC show an interview with a band member.. and NOT allow comments? .. I thought ABC ..was about democracy 🤔🤔🤔
@seaoftranquility7228
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful eyes.❤
@occulathree5378
11 ай бұрын
Love and Miss You My Goddess 💕
@peregrinemccauley5010
Жыл бұрын
' I love coming to Sydney , there's no people ' . Labor and Liberal have sorted that little oversight out . Big time .
@ACDZ123
Жыл бұрын
Yer and albo wants to bring in 1.5 million over 5 yrs ..400 thousand next yr alone..Labor are fkn insane ..sorry I had to rant 😬
@bogan-slayer7469
Жыл бұрын
@@ACDZ123 Without immigration, the average age of Australia’s population is steadily rising. It would eventually reach the point where the younger taxpayers could not possibly support the ever increasing old / retired Aussies. Immigration is, therefore, critically important to the nation’s economy.
@ACDZ123
Жыл бұрын
@Bogan- Slayer nah not at the rates these idiots want to bring in ..you realise we're in the middle of a housing crisis??maybe the government should promote heterosexual couples having families and children..what a revolutionary idea that would be instead of the BS they pushing instead...Australia has never been in worse shape .it's a fkn disgrace what's being allowed to happen
@kikiLynch
4 ай бұрын
she had a certain vulnerability that you could feel even though she acted wild and crazy under neath she was a shy lady not at all like the person she portrayed onstage she reminded me of Judy Garland she was a true star and shes missed
@lyallg7925
Жыл бұрын
Could Chrissy and Little Patti be any more different 😂
@michaelmorahan57
Жыл бұрын
after a gig in sydney you usually ended up at the Manzil Room good times
@marionthompson3365
Жыл бұрын
Yes, was there one night after a gig and Chrissie was sitting next to me, absolutely off her face. No idea what she was saying, all double Dutch and gibberish. Never forgotten that lol! Rip dear Chrissie.
@bobfromsoireegames4309
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know John Deacon interviewed people on TV!
@freddysnewchannel8885
Жыл бұрын
Denton is one strange bloke. I had him in my cab a couple of times many years ago. Picked him up from Ch 7 one time and I was in my usually friendly mood but he acted like a weird little guy. He wanted the radio up full tilt so he didn't have to talk. I didn't recognize him initially but I later realised what was wrong with him, he thought I expected him to be on and funny but I didn't expect anything because I didn't know who the f@#ck he was, next time was from Crows Nest to his home but he was the same. Bloody huge ego I put it to I guess.
@thedolphin5428
10 ай бұрын
A precocious smarty-pants. Too self-referential for my liking.
@MrMasterman6969
Жыл бұрын
she is a hot amber no doubt from the heavens....
@lukedominicodonnell2347
Жыл бұрын
No mention of her other husband
@dolphinberserk
9 ай бұрын
13:58 that makes sense too
@dolphinberserk
9 ай бұрын
12:30 holy shit, that makes sense
@CristinaEvans-w2m
Жыл бұрын
Brfore she became a junkie❤sooooo sad rest in peace Chrissy
@MagicThys
Жыл бұрын
somehow teachable
@charliepearce8767
3 ай бұрын
0:07 Andrew Denton should be no where near Chrissy. What a grub !!
@VideoAssociates
Жыл бұрын
Abc was way better in those days
@billymack333
Жыл бұрын
You can take the girl out of Geelong. You can’t take the Geelong out of the girl.
@windigo44
7 ай бұрын
She was one year ahead of me at Belmont High. She was a blonde then and wore her hair in a pair of pigtails over her ears. Her classmate at BHS was Denis Walter who got to be quite famous in Oz.
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