I think of a lot of people when I hear this song. My favorite line in the song is "I found a picture of you; those were the happiest days of my life." Mostly I think of my mom who died at an early age from cancer and my brother who died in Vietnam. Hope this song gives people inspiration to move forward, but to never forget the special ones in their lives that gave them so many great memories. Maybe after we have passed on our friends and family will cherish us as we do our special people. So, look at your pictures and relive the wonderful moments. God Bless
@RebeccaLynnMusic
Жыл бұрын
Empathy, friend.
@julianaferrone8734
Жыл бұрын
That's so tender thank you for sharing. I think of my mother's world ,my dad's world- how unfair it was then. What does it matter if you have spectacles on your eyes but autumn in your heart. Isaac Babel
@funoutdoortimes7498
Жыл бұрын
this comment hit me like a train.
@happyd1479
Жыл бұрын
I love that line too ,I always think of my son that I lost
@funoutdoortimes7498
Жыл бұрын
@@happyd1479 I always think of my mother
@grady9752
3 жыл бұрын
Over 30 years ago, I fell hopelessly in love with this woman. Nothing's changed!
@jake105
2 жыл бұрын
It's been 40yrs for me!
@BigDumApe
2 жыл бұрын
Join the club! It's a pretty big club, in fact.
@antonboludo8886
2 жыл бұрын
Don't get her wrong! ;-)
@chuckkirkpatrick6712
2 жыл бұрын
Me too. So tough yet so vulnerable. Just imagine for a moment....if she had joined Fleetwood Mac....
@andrewstubbs822
2 жыл бұрын
Not even after hearing her opinion that women in stilettos etc are to blame if they're raped?
@glamdolly30
4 жыл бұрын
Chrissie Hynde dedicated this song to Pretenders guitarist James Honeyman-Scott who was her dear friend and died aged 25 of an accidental drug overdose in June 1982. It was recorded a few weeks after his death, in July of that year. On the record you can really hear the emotion in her voice, the record's producer said she struggled to keep it together. She was also 3 months pregnant when she recorded it. The lyrics were written about her partner Ray Davies, and the breakdown of their relationship. But when Honeyman-Scott died, the meaning changed. The words have a real sense of tragedy and nostalgia. They make me think of people parted forever in wartime. The line that get me every time is: '...Like a break in the battle, was your part, In the wretched life of a lonely heart'.
war is the worst...peace on earth folks and enjoy this classic song!
@mctavish23
10 ай бұрын
Beautifully stated.
@dalemartin7886
7 жыл бұрын
This is such a beautiful rendition of this song. This song has always been emotionally charged for me. I know it's about the death of James Honeyman Scott, who I greatly admired and it just happened to come out at a time when a very close friend of mine died in a car accident at the age of 18. I always associate this song with my friend Kevin. The lyrics "I found a picture of you. Those were the happiest days of my life" almost always brings me to tears every time.
@dvdly
2 жыл бұрын
Here's to Kevin.
@stevenhanson6057
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your story. Very beautiful.
@stacey_d
9 жыл бұрын
Growing up in the 80s I must have heard this song a million times. I always liked it, but never really listened to the lyrics. Until now. What a beautiful, poignant song.
@cherrylyockey-binion6397
7 жыл бұрын
funny vine videos
@michaelheery7427
5 жыл бұрын
ART.
@mikedesilets2892
Жыл бұрын
She sings such a perfect song. Brings the emotion, hits every note, every trill, with a vibrato to write home about! What a talent.
@michele21auntiem
Жыл бұрын
While playing a 12 string guitar. She is my hero.
@gpeddino
10 жыл бұрын
There's something very emotional about this song. Specially this rendition.
@brucemartinlager6553
8 жыл бұрын
I love unplugged versions of classics. This was absolutely magnificent!
@BB2009LZ
6 жыл бұрын
It shows what truly great songs they are!
@bennguyen3593
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, better than the original, love it!
@larrytrejo1882
2 жыл бұрын
Love the violin sounds great
@RobertJamesChinneryH
Жыл бұрын
violins and the origional drummer kick it
@carolahiggins9290
4 жыл бұрын
she totally opened her heart and soul in this song, connecting personally with everyone who listens, she is amazing.
@robertm6188
2 жыл бұрын
It's beautiful
@btheaztec
4 жыл бұрын
"I found a picture of you, those were the happiest days of my life!" Gets me every time. Thanks Chrissie
@mikeaudette2823
4 жыл бұрын
Me too. It reminds me of my children.
@antunskrut2004
2 жыл бұрын
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@sallybrokaw6124
Жыл бұрын
One of my fav Pretenders ballads. Musically very crisp and melodic.
@punho107
Жыл бұрын
I will never grow tired of this song. And she will always be my ultimate rock lady
@adrianwlodarz9764
7 жыл бұрын
As a teen suffering quietly in my bedroom one night (adolescence and its oft ugly metamorphosis), listening to a Westwood One broadcast highlighting the Pretenders, I had a strong emotional connection with this song. It happened right after hearing the heartbreaking lead-in of the reason behind it. What followed, a haunting live version that brought me to tears. This is maybe the most wonderfully beautiful and sad song about incredible loss, of its time...
@sanfranciscobay
7 жыл бұрын
Lyrics I found a picture of you, oh oh oh oh What hijacked my world that night To a place in the past We've been cast out of? Oh oh oh oh Now we're back in the fight We're back on the train Oh, back on the chain gang A circumstance beyond our control, oh oh oh oh The phone, the TV and the news of the world Got in the house like a pigeon from hell, oh oh oh oh Threw sand in our eyes and descended like flies Put us back on the train Oh, back on the chain gang The powers that be That force us to live like we do Bring me to my knees When I see what they've done to you But I'll die as I stand here today Knowing that deep in my heart They'll fall to ruin one day For making us part I found a picture of you, oh oh oh oh Those were the happiest days of my life Like a break in the battle was your part, oh oh oh oh In the wretched life of a lonely heart Now we're back on the train Oh, back on the chain gang
@chrisl9620
3 жыл бұрын
Bout time Hall of Fame came a knocking?
@wotizit2937
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot: much appreciated.
@danielfarias.4858
2 жыл бұрын
Sensacional esta música ❤️👏👏👏
@johnforeman634
2 жыл бұрын
God that’s a beautiful song. There’s many notes in this song that have to be hit to really pull it off, and she can still do it man!
@traceyhowardbullock562
7 жыл бұрын
My favorite Pretenders Song......and love it more unplugged!
@fostersnyder237
4 жыл бұрын
I love unplugged versions of classics. This was absolutely magnificent! My favorite Pretenders Song......and love it more unplugged! Chrissie, Brazil loves you!!!! My favorite Pretenders Song......and love it more unplugged!
@slickflyguy
9 жыл бұрын
Sounds great played acoustically also. Great song overall. I so miss great music like this from the 80's. I also miss my sweetie from the 80's even more.
@MrSteviedan
5 жыл бұрын
Best middle 8 ever. And that modulation for the last verse... Brilliant.
@bobemrc
10 жыл бұрын
Out of all the live performances of this song on youtube, the slower pace and the blend of strings and acoustical guitars make this the most beautiful. The band was very tight that night, Thank you Chrissie and Adam and all for making this version such a valuable collector's gem.
@cristinebealle5929
4 жыл бұрын
What a voice !!!❤️ My favorite Pretenders Song......and love it more unplugged!
@cristianemacieiradesouza745
8 жыл бұрын
What a voice !!!❤️
@anthonybarbee3001
Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest female artists of all time. A legend
@Mike-nt9sx
Жыл бұрын
You said it sister!
@allenhess6583
Жыл бұрын
I disagree, not one of the greatest but the greatest female voice ever. Greetings from Maine
@RobertJamesChinneryH
Жыл бұрын
yes sir-and she could party and do drugs with the best of men...she still looks and sounds fabulous!
@daveg5857
6 ай бұрын
Why qualify?
@BleedingOath
9 жыл бұрын
this song gives me shivers, damn it's good
@felixmadison5736
2 жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC!!!! One of the great voices of our time! DAMN!, that's nice! The acoustic version sounds as good if not better than the original.
@mariosilva5693
8 жыл бұрын
Chrissie, Brazil loves you!!!!
@MsLAYSE
7 жыл бұрын
verdade.linda
@transhuman9153
4 жыл бұрын
You know what I love about you? There's no reinventing, your voice is so profound...It's speaks for itself.
@measson123
7 жыл бұрын
An amazing feat--maintaining the vocal integrity of such a voice. Hynde's voice remains one the all-time best & rumor has it that a new Pretender's album is set for release in October. Rock on, Chrissie---one of a kind and built to last.
@sinaargandona8195
4 жыл бұрын
I love unplugged versions of classics. This was absolutely magnificent! My favorite Pretenders Song......and love it more unplugged! Chrissie's voice is so amazing.
@lendonchip3948
4 жыл бұрын
I love unplugged versions of classics. This was absolutely magnificent! My favorite Pretenders Song......and love it more unplugged!
@chriswalford9228
2 жыл бұрын
Thing that set her apart vocally heart felt fragility
@brentmoyer6618
3 жыл бұрын
This song never fails to astonish me..
@douglasjones9035
5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! This is one of my favorite songs. I don't know how she can keep from crying. I can't. I love unplugged versions of classics. This was absolutely magnificent!
@mauijaystar
10 ай бұрын
"And Iʻll die as I stand here today, knowing that deep in my heart, theyʻll fall to ruin someday for making us part." Chills, every time, for decades now.
@nycjohnb
2 жыл бұрын
"I found a picture of you.. Those were the happiest days of my life." Gets me every time.
@Thetonetemple.
10 жыл бұрын
I saw a picture of you...those were the happiest days of my life.. Thank you Chrissy for carrying so many of us thru our own pain with this song. I was playing "The singles" today and thought about the title.. my god they were/are ALL hit singles.! The reason we're here is to love each other...we fall but we keep gettin up over and over and over"!!!! Thanx love
@joq702
9 ай бұрын
All the greatness of Chrissy’s voice, the amazing words that bring one back in time, her real emotion, never gets old, just so sentimental though. I also love Martin’s percussion skills as it matches Chrissy’s vibrato like the beat and her voice are one instrument. Love it to the day I die. Thanks KZitem for allowing all of us to watch these videos instead of the cheesy, pricey, Time Life records.
@alissoncristovaodacruz653
9 жыл бұрын
Meu Deus essa música é linda, é definitiva e essa versão acústica com orquestra ficou linda e maravilhosa, não me canso de ouvir..... é pra sempre.....
@tracyclark6491
2 жыл бұрын
Agree!
@lovethatagave
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful version of this tune - one of my favorites and this version and sound is perfect.
@michaelemory552
Жыл бұрын
So good to hear this fine arrangement of this song. Acoustic with viola and Chryssie’s vocal inflection just perfect and lending deep feeling. She is simply so damn good. It now sounds like a George Harrison piece - another great.
@bryancarter5161
3 жыл бұрын
Voice like an angel, and talent on loan from God. She is a singular talent.
@fernandoluevano5494
2 жыл бұрын
I've always been in love with her voice which makes her more loveable.❤
@pattywoods1726
5 жыл бұрын
Chrissie's voice is so amazing. Chrissie, Brazil loves you!!!!
@timbell2895
2 жыл бұрын
I love this unvarnished version because it showcases their individual talents as if in your living room. Uplifting.
@lonsmithicus
6 жыл бұрын
I was on a quest for all the versions of this song and after about 11 times through today I think I finally found the one. I could more easily hear the lyrics in this one and the intensity of her singing with the violin really brought tears to my eyes. Thank You Thank You Thank You
@rogeriosimoes8178
3 жыл бұрын
Essa versão ficou maravilhosa!!👏🏻👏🏻🤘🏻
@PaulPetrulis
Жыл бұрын
Excellent version of this song - surprised that it doesn’t have more hits - great song!
@jonedenvale9878
10 жыл бұрын
Songs like Kid , Lovers of today and Back OTCG are pure pop gold of guitars and melodies.
@julies1ify
Жыл бұрын
Nice touch with the violin, who'd of thought. Great as always Chrissy !
@slickflyguy
9 жыл бұрын
Great song. Awesome lyrics. I so miss incredible music like this from the 80's. I miss my sweetie from the 80's even more. I found a picture of you that hijacks my world often to a place in the past where circumstances were beyond our control and cost me your love. I miss you terribly my dear, sweet adorable girl. I am also still in love with you and always have been.
@bikipaul
12 жыл бұрын
This rendition of " Back on the chain Gang" song almost makes me cry. ....Almost.....
@MagnumoftheMountains
5 жыл бұрын
THE definitive version of this song. I remember listening to this in my parent's Subaru in the late 90s. Great stuff.
@YourHalfSister
8 жыл бұрын
Chrissie's voice is so amazing.
@aidadepattison
9 жыл бұрын
This is a tribute to James Honeyman-Scott, the Pretenders guitarist who died of a drug overdose in 1982 at age 26. Scott's death was followed by bass player Pete Farndon's 10 months later. Farndon had been kicked out of the band because of his drug problems and died of an overdose. God I love this song from the first time I saw video in the 80s and still rocks ◕ ‿ ◕
@hkpr-ro6ui
5 жыл бұрын
It actually started out about Ray Davies. Chrissie said that she found a photo of Ray after they split up, hence the opening lyrics. It was in the mix for a while and then she finished it after JHS died and it took on a different resonance.
@evelyntrivoli5319
Жыл бұрын
that bridge... so amazing, love the harmonies. and the violins.. ... unexpected and beautiful.
@godisallaroundus
3 жыл бұрын
Huge part of my life in my 20s. Thank you San Francisco. Thank you Margo n Dave.
@smokydogjoe
3 жыл бұрын
She seems so beautifully heartbroken. Wonderful singer. ♥️
@Sphinxpy2
5 жыл бұрын
Gosh! How I love Chrissie! She's amazing!
@mickjh55
2 жыл бұрын
she was born to sing and play music
@manueltovilla
6 жыл бұрын
Amazing song!!! Greetings from Mexico Excellent Band of Rock!!!
@chevy2003ism
2 жыл бұрын
"Back On The Chain Gang" I found a picture of you, oh oh oh oh What hijacked my world that night To a place in the past We've been cast out of? oh oh oh oh Now we're back in the fight We're back on the train Oh, back on the chain gang A circumstance beyond our control, oh oh oh oh The phone, the tv and the news of the world Got in the house like a pigeon from hell, oh oh oh oh Threw sand in our eyes and descended like flies Put us back on the train Oh, back on the chain gang The powers that be That force us to live like we do Bring me to my knees When I see what they've done to you But I'll die as I stand here today Knowing that deep in my heart They'll fall to ruin one day For making us part I found a picture of you, oh oh oh oh Those were the happiest days of my life Like a break in the battle was your part, oh oh oh oh In the wretched life of a lonely heart Now we're back on the train Oh, back on the chain gang
@paulanderson6309
3 жыл бұрын
so good , timeless and always a joy to hear this bands tunes
@raymondanselmo141
2 жыл бұрын
Massive talent. Really great.
@tlares5589
3 жыл бұрын
Simply A Goddess!!!
@wsamwel
9 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@blackbird5704
2 жыл бұрын
This is amazing!
@patrickmcconville9908
4 жыл бұрын
Loved that i was able to pick out more of the acoustical sounds.
@BassPlayerSusan
12 жыл бұрын
I bought "Isle of View" back in 1995 or so. I must have been about 18 or so at the time, however I was so moved by the whole CD. I still play that CD to this day.
@guganeto2425
6 жыл бұрын
Uma das músicas e solo de guitarra mais belos do mundo
@cleidecarvalho595
5 жыл бұрын
Eu sou vidrada nesse solo de guitarra ❤
@kg5521
9 жыл бұрын
She always sounds great !!
@605783
7 жыл бұрын
Haunting. The best. Love this.
@dermot51
4 жыл бұрын
This is pop! timeless beautiful arpeggiated outro too perfect!
@joseeduardo5545
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful beautiful !!
@patrickmcconville9908
4 жыл бұрын
I just noticed that this song has had more comments lately then probably when it was released. Classics live on !!!
@caliinmn
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful. A great song made greater.
@galvinklatt5273
5 жыл бұрын
She is a goddess with superpowers! So strong and vulnerable at the same time.
@bontakum
9 жыл бұрын
I just love this song!!
@MrPtysMietowy
10 жыл бұрын
and sounds so fresh all that times....:)
@Boleskinebeatz
2 жыл бұрын
How anyone with a voice that could melt glass doesn't like the sound of their own voice is mind boggling!
@priscilalauriana5647
3 жыл бұрын
Que voz maravilhosa!!!!
@sanfranciscobay
6 жыл бұрын
3:16 In the wretched life of a lonely heart..."Oooohhh". I like the "Oooohhh" part.
@davidnelson5474
9 ай бұрын
Love your Voice Chrissie. You were Fantastic at the Wiltern a few years ago. ❤
@cheersmarissa
5 жыл бұрын
I like this slowed down version! Amazing!
@theboot801
Жыл бұрын
Great version of a great song!
@candidomoreno1903
2 жыл бұрын
Siempre enamorado de ti........de tu voz, tu música te amooooooooooooo
@franksmith1144
10 жыл бұрын
This song means so much to me,,,,,, it got me through very hard times,,,,, thank you Chrissy
@spont08
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for that, Music is funny it's just a song to make memories, it's such an emotional thing ❤
@greghemlock6679
2 жыл бұрын
Still in love with Chrissy Hines. Rindy Ross from Quarterflash, and of course Pat Benetar
@wladimirdecastrosilveira9672
2 жыл бұрын
THANKS PRETENDERS ...AWESOME
@stevefrandsen7897
8 жыл бұрын
Very touching. Thanks. Happy 2016.
@francescocittadinojunior4785
3 жыл бұрын
Essa música é um Hino!!!!😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏👏
@lovewalruss
Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous rendition.
@robertwilliamson5953
2 жыл бұрын
Terrific song and added joy violins too.
@seeingdragons4319
6 жыл бұрын
Easily one of the best voices ever.
@ginolaking1
4 жыл бұрын
Unique voice amazingly talented Lady and in a strange way probably my second favourite sexiest woman in rock after Stevie. No woman ever look better in a pair of jeans
@ald668
4 жыл бұрын
SO BEAUTIFUL!
@Danielavrasinec
Жыл бұрын
When you think you can't find another beautiful version of the song this is gift
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