Out now, celebrate 40 years since the release of The Pretenders' gold and platinum certified album 'Learning To Crawl' with a crystal clear vinyl.
#LearningToCrawl40
Today marks the 38th anniversary of the iconic Live Aid Concert which took place on July 13, 1985. The Pretenders performed at Philadelphia's John F. Kennedy Stadium in front of 100,000 people.
"I find it interesting when I hear people say, you know, why is Paul McCartney still playing? Why is Bob Dylan on the road? It’s because it was what we chose to do. We like it." - Chrissie
Photo by David Vintiner
What a weekend! The Pretenders were joined by Dave Grohl and
@Johnny_Marr
on the Park Stage at
@glastonbury
on Saturday night 🎸 Watch the full performance back on
@BBCiPlayer
.
Pre-order The Pretenders’ new album ‘Relentless’ here:
📸
@KiPricePhoto
This month marks 41 years since the release of 'Back on the Chain Gang' which was released as a single in 1982 and also included on The Pretenders' 1984 album 'Learning to Crawl'.
'Stop Your Sobbing', the A-side for The Pretenders' debut single was released in January, 45 years ago in 1979. This version of The Kinks' original track went on to spend 9 weeks in the UK
@officialcharts
.
'Message Of Love' was released on this day 43 years ago in 1981.
Originally featured on the Pretenders 1981 EP 'Extended Play', the song later went on to be re-released on 'Pretenders II.'
Pretenders are excited to announce their brand new album 'Relentless'! Out 1st Sept 2023
The first single 'Let The Sun Come In' is available to stream and download now.
Photo:
@KiPricePhoto
'Precious' live from Wembley Stadium accompanied by Dave Grohl on bass. Who's ready to see The Pretenders take the stage this July as special guests of
@foofighters
across the US?
On this day in 1986, The Pretenders released 'Don't Get Me Wrong' as the lead single from their album 'Get Close.' The song went on to be their second Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US.
Listen here:
An open Letter to
@realDonaldTrump
, President of the United States.
Dear Mr. President,
I often think of how much my father, Melville “Bud” Hynde, who proudly served his country as a Marine on Guadalcanal, would have enjoyed your Presidency. [p1.]
The studio album from The Pretenders, 'Learning To Crawl', turns 40 today!
@RollingStone
wrote, "To say that Learning to Crawl reconfirms Hynde as the most forceful female presence in rock already demeans her achievement..."
This week in 1985, The Pretenders performed in Philadelphia at the John F. Kennedy Stadium to an audience of over 80,000 people for the Live-Aid benefit concert.
In 1988, The Pretenders covered 'The Windows Of The World' by
@dionnewarwick
, for the soundtrack to the film 1969.
Can you spot
@Johnny_Marr
on guitar?
Featured on the soundtrack for the movie '1969', The Pretenders' cover of 'Windows Of The World' featuring
@Johnny_Marr
on the guitar was released this month in 1988!
To celebrate 40 years since the release of The Pretenders' third studio album 'Learning To Crawl', a special anniversary vinyl reissue is set to be released on the 7th June.
On This Day in 1986, The Pretenders released 'Get Close'. The record featured the single 'Don't Get Me Wrong', which became The Pretenders' second top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
Listen to 'Get Close' on Spotify:
Watch 'Tattooed Love Boys' featuring
@Johnny_Marr
& Dave Grohl live at
@glastonbury
now on YouTube:
You can also pre-order the upcoming Pretenders album 'Relentless' here:
#Glastonbury
"Show me the meaning of the word, 'Cause I've heard so much about it"
Track 5 - 'Show Me'
'Learning To Crawl' 40th Anniversary vinyl is released on the 7th June, pre-order your copy here:
#LearningToCrawl40
"I gotta have some of your attention, give it to me" -
@IsleOfWightFest
, 2017. The Pretenders return to the festival this summer to headline the big top stage on Friday, 21st June!
Nothing like getting back on tour to feel normal again. Bilbao and Valencia were a pure joy!
Thank you everyone who came to the shows and made it such a pleasure for us. Onwards!
XCH
📸
@BilbaoArena
, Viejoven
This month in 1971, The Persuaders released their hit single 'Thin Line Between Love and Hate' which was later covered by The Pretenders on their 1984 album 'Learning to Crawl'. The cover version also featured Paul Carrack on keyboard and backing vocals.
"I go to sleep, sleep
And imagine that you're there with me"
Originally written and recorded by The Kinks' Ray Davies, The Pretenders cover of 'I Go To Sleep' was featured on their studio album 'Pretenders II' which was released this month in 1981.
Reminder: The Pretenders are set to perform at
#Glastonbury
today at 19:45 BST on the Park Stage! Get ready for an incredible show as they are joined by some very special guests…
Watch their set live on
@BBCiPlayer
:
@glastonbury
@Johnny_Marr
Great to see Nancy and
@PaulMcCartney
enjoying The Pretenders at
@glastonbury
. You can watch the full set on
@BBCiPlayer
at
Pre-order the new Pretenders album 'Relentless' here:
"The sweetest woman in the world, Could be the meanest woman in the world, If you make her that way"
Track 8 - 'Thin Line Between Love and Hate'
#LearningToCrawl40
We're celebrating 40 years since the release of The Pretenders' third studio album, 'Learning To Crawl', with the release of a special anniversary vinyl. Pressed to clear or black vinyl, featuring the Chris Thomas remasters for the very first time!
#LearningToCrawl40
"It’s always been there for most of our lifetimes. There has never been a festival like it anywhere else." - CH.
Saturday, 19:45 BST, The Park. And they're bringing friends, too….
📸
@KiPricePhoto
The Pretenders have released a brand new single 'A Love' into the world today. Watch the video now and listen to the track on your chosen streaming service:
'A Love' is taken from the upcoming album 'Relentless', released 15th September, 2023.
The latest issue of
@rock_and_folk
magazine is now available for purchase and features Chrissie being interviewed by Jérôme Soligny. You can get your copy here:
We're pleased to reveal that The Pretenders will be performing as part of
@game_4_ukraine
's curated music show on August 5th at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea London.
“Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders deliver the perfect evening of Rock ‘n’ Roll in its proper environment.”
Read the live review from
@louderthanwar
here:
📸 Matt Cork Sugar
As part of the 40th anniversary celebrations, the official video for The Pretenders' 1983 single '2000 Miles' is now available to watch in HD!
Watch now on YouTube:
One year ago today, The Pretenders released the first single, 'Let The Sun Come In', from their studio album 'Relentless'!
Who's still listening?
Photo by Chris Dinger Photography
Thanks to everyone who came along to Bellahouston Park in Glasgow yesterday.
Next stop with
@gunsnroses
- London's Hyde Park this Friday. Will we see you there?
📸 Danny Mortimer
This week in 2020, The Pretenders released their 11th studio album, 'Hate For Sale'.
"Every song could be a single" -
@guardian
"Among the best this legendary band has ever produced" -
@AP
Listen to the album here:
There’s under two weeks to go until the 40th anniversary vinyl reissue of ‘Learning To Crawl’ is released, featuring the Chris Thomas remasters on vinyl for the very first time. Pre-order your copy now on clear or black vinyl here:
Photo by Ron Wolfson
We’re very pleased to announce Pretenders will be returning to Europe this September
“New songs and old - something for everyone!
XCH”
Tickets on sale this Friday 23rd June at 9am UK / 10am CET through
-PretendersHQ
Live from The Stone Pony in New Jersey, who was there? The Pretenders take on the capital, Washington DC tonight. Here are the set times:
Doors 8pm
Pretenders 9pm
Photo by Jeff Crespi
Only three more shows left in the US for The Pretenders, playing with
@foofighters
in Seattle tomorrow then moving onto Omaha and Chicago next week!
Remaining tickets for An Evening with... The Pretenders at the Orpheum Theatre here:
-PretendersHQ
We’re very pleased to say that the Pretenders February 2023 tour in association with
@IVW_UK
has now fully sold out
Which city will we be seeing you in?
-PretendersHQ
We are delighted to announce the Pretenders’ beautiful new track 'I Think About You Daily'.
*Due to unforeseen production delays, ‘Relentless’ will now be released on 15th September 2023 via
@parlophone
Pre-order Relentless here:
New album HATE FOR SALE has arrived. Grab your copy here:
Available to stream, on CD and black heavyweight vinyl.
Thank you for all the love and support. We can’t wait to play this for you live as soon as we get the chance... Stay safe.
#HATEFORSALE
Liverpool that was special. The Pretenders play the
@O2RitzManc
tonight, here are your set times:
19:30 – Doors
20:30 – Pretenders
Photo by obsolescencephoto
The Pretenders' studio album 'Relentless' is out everywhere today!
Featuring singles 'A Love', 'Let The Sun Come In', 'I Think About You Daily' and more.
You can listen to the new album now: