I was only 1 yr old when this was played. I grew up in the wrong era! I freakin love CHRISSY and her voice. Her peformances are magically and she is my idol. I'm in AWE of her!!!!
I saw Divinyls around late '81 here in Melbourne and they kicked some serious arse. Chrissie at one point drank what seemed like a gallon of water then sprayed the sweating audience with it. Brilliant
The band to me always seemed on the periphery due to their punk related roots, when in reality they belonged on the centre stage of the Oz music industry
In every Rock historian's memory, Divinyls and Chrissy Amphlett figure much larger than other more well known, but derivative artists. And this is as it should be.
She is absolutely mesmerizing.....I can't take my eyes off of her when she's on stage.....she exudes a sensuality and sexiness that was NEVER hidden(at least to me)by that schoolgirl outfit!!
wish we had more groups that can actualy sing like this. seems in the mid 90's talint went on a mager slump. i'm not dissing or nothing but groups like the devinyls the bangles the gogos what happened to that kind of talent.now the uk has some rocken groups that have talent the dream side switchblade symphony ect. i'm in the us. sad i have to look over seas to get good music!!!!!
WOW ..what a kick ass song ,fantastic in every way. Go Chrissie. and that little bastard Mark McEntee is pretty handy with the guitar. i love it. RIPPS HARD
Girls don't make rock music like this any more and I am so proud to have grown up listening to Chrissie and and lot of 80's music . Stuff these days is just rubbish.
and they way she nailed those childish moves, stances and expressions. No one like her. A true original. And the band could hold it's own against all challengers.
Totally, and this clip is from one the best live performances of one of best songs to come out of oz. What a unique voice: from husky and gravelly to yodeling squeals. The voice is the icing on the very tasty cake.
She is indeed singing "i am only lone-ly" - Chrissy has a way of chewing words up evident here and also very much so on "Science Fiction" - I love her
She is gorgeous ! Such a true artist and an amazing female voice in Australian rock. She should be higher on the pedistal of women in rock. Divinyl's are truly one of the best rock bands to come out of Australia. She puts a lot of female rock artists to shame in todays music. You rock Chrissy !
I saw the Divinyls at the showgrounds in Sydney around this time - it was the Angels, Swannee, Jimmy and the Boys and them [!!!!] and the Divinyls were the one that blew me away - what a performer she was. Australian rock music used to be really something... grumble grumble...
There is new music out there. Of course, some will be commercial pap, but a lot of it is freash and different and every bit as original as stuff from the good old days. The commercial stations won't play it, the same way they wouldn't play the Sex Pistols, Devo or The Ramones when they first came out. Yes, it was the same story back in the late 70's and early 80's. A lot of great stuff never got on the radio, but the kids new about it. Same today. It's out there, and some of it is very good.
New Wave was more or less about disillusioned, cynical & brokenhearted romantics, crying their pain and hopeless desires -- today there is nothing but mimicry, aping previous styles without any heart -- the urge to self-express via rocknroll is mocked - the only thing that is presumed to be authentic is the heartache of teenagers, but even that is prepackaged -- yes, folks, turn to the music of your parents when they were young, it is their legacy to you, to keep your souls alive -- go Divinyls!
I only wish there were bands around as recently as yesterday who could put on performances such as this. I was three-years-old when this show took place! Hard to believe this was recorded almost a quarter-century ago.
From one Divinyls fan to another, you rock! Thanks so much for posting these clips. I was born the year of this performance, and I agree, you don't find bands like this anymore.
I also do not know how the crowd can sit there so quietly. I would be rocking out!!! Fuck YEAH!
zachmum 4 months ago
I was only 1 yr old when this was played. I grew up in the wrong era! I freakin love CHRISSY and her voice. Her peformances are magically and she is my idol. I'm in AWE of her!!!!
zachmum 4 months ago
I saw Divinyls around late '81 here in Melbourne and they kicked some serious arse. Chrissie at one point drank what seemed like a gallon of water then sprayed the sweating audience with it. Brilliant
The band to me always seemed on the periphery due to their punk related roots, when in reality they belonged on the centre stage of the Oz music industry
MrAz1963 10 months ago
The only time I can recall seeing a band on TV and running out to buy their record was after seeing this show broadcast. Make you happy? YES!
DasBlood 1 year ago
In every Rock historian's memory, Divinyls and Chrissy Amphlett figure much larger than other more well known, but derivative artists. And this is as it should be.
Keruaran 1 year ago
I love the way she pouts, sings through her hair and how she can make her words echo within the word...
melissasue358 1 year ago
Wow, what a great song, it's unique...
Prixyparis 1 year ago
Absolutely awesome. Nobody does like Chrissie, why is this woman so sexy to me? I don' t think I am alone! She rocks!!!
pitrov 1 year ago
She is absolutely mesmerizing.....I can't take my eyes off of her when she's on stage.....she exudes a sensuality and sexiness that was NEVER hidden(at least to me)by that schoolgirl outfit!!
naturaltoby 1 year ago
Man...I so wish I could have seen them during this tour.
DasBlood 1 year ago
Siouxsie, Chrissie hynde,Chrissie Amphlett . Definitely Alanis M. Tori Amos McLachlan. who are the interesting woman in Rock NOW?
lovesGenet 1 year ago
wish we had more groups that can actualy sing like this. seems in the mid 90's talint went on a mager slump. i'm not dissing or nothing but groups like the devinyls the bangles the gogos what happened to that kind of talent.now the uk has some rocken groups that have talent the dream side switchblade symphony ect. i'm in the us. sad i have to look over seas to get good music!!!!!
ozzyslasher1970 1 year ago
best band ever!!!! I can't get enough. So much love for Chrissie and the boys.
runkydonk 2 years ago
the high notes at the end give me chills everytime i hear this song. Amazing voice/amazing band
jimako123 1 year ago
saw them at the piggery, byron bay...way back in 1989! I was almost as wild as chrissy back then.
runkydonk 1 year ago
WOW ..what a kick ass song ,fantastic in every way. Go Chrissie. and that little bastard Mark McEntee is pretty handy with the guitar. i love it. RIPPS HARD
MrPabman 2 years ago
Ahh Chrissy Amphlet-Rock Goddess I bend to kiss your divine feet.
I was blessed to live thru the '80's as an alternative/punk in Aussie. You can't beat this kind of music. Loved and still lovin' it.
Abenankh 2 years ago
Girls don't make rock music like this any more and I am so proud to have grown up listening to Chrissie and and lot of 80's music . Stuff these days is just rubbish.
saintandrews84 2 years ago
Chrissy can hold thousands of people in her hand it`s amazing
deeperwaterz 2 years ago
1984. Australia had Chrissie and the Divinyls and we in the U.S. had Madonna. Weren't we lucky?
daven58100 2 years ago
Thanks so much for posting this!
superate 2 years ago
...an excellent tune from the early 1980's...thanks for posting this on wonderful you.tube...
...my window to the sights, sounds & memorable stimuli.....
:-)
khisham 2 years ago
Great video! Great Quality! Great Band! Thank you for uploading.
lordfluxington 2 years ago 2
this is a totally awesome band. my favorite rock and roll band ever.
codebyjoe 2 years ago
woohoo!
3 versions of Only Loney. Love it.
This is an incredible band. I'm glad I've experienced them from the 80's.
It's a blessing.
bracket215 2 years ago
Genius. Love it!
mgai89 2 years ago
I love the way her eyes glisten..
How she whinces at times.
and they way she nailed those childish moves, stances and expressions. No one like her. A true original. And the band could hold it's own against all challengers.
MediaPointEnt 2 years ago 15
lol i think someone's in love.
flamingcookbook 2 years ago 2
he's not the only one in love! It's fair to say Chrissie was a true original: singular voice, looks and stage presence.
manuellopez1956 2 years ago 3
@MediaPointEnt this gives me goose bumps....
351grr 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
I enjoy her so much!
cybervisionstar 2 years ago
There's nothing fake here: what rock should be. Maybe rock is now dead, alas, but at least we have the memories, very much alive if virtual.
manuellopez1956 2 years ago 2
One of the GREATEST front women of all time. Hand-down.
MediaPointEnt 2 years ago 3
Totally, and this clip is from one the best live performances of one of best songs to come out of oz. What a unique voice: from husky and gravelly to yodeling squeals. The voice is the icing on the very tasty cake.
manuellopez1956 2 years ago 3
LONG LIVE TO CHRISSIE
Sherkan1992 2 years ago
I need to get this concert . Please if anyone knows how I may find it , I need to make a copy for my sister. This brings me back to the 80's
melbacat 3 years ago 2
good song, but what the hell is she singing?? "i am only lone...??? " cos it doesnt sound like lone..ly :S
randomstrangerno1 3 years ago
She is indeed singing "i am only lone-ly" - Chrissy has a way of chewing words up evident here and also very much so on "Science Fiction" - I love her
BoysInTown 3 years ago
Anyone named after an AC/DC album is simply awesome in my book!
Neptuneman07 3 years ago
She is gorgeous ! Such a true artist and an amazing female voice in Australian rock. She should be higher on the pedistal of women in rock. Divinyl's are truly one of the best rock bands to come out of Australia. She puts a lot of female rock artists to shame in todays music. You rock Chrissy !
saintandrews84 3 years ago 5
I saw the Divinyls at the showgrounds in Sydney around this time - it was the Angels, Swannee, Jimmy and the Boys and them [!!!!] and the Divinyls were the one that blew me away - what a performer she was. Australian rock music used to be really something... grumble grumble...
crackprods 3 years ago 6
I saw the Divinyls, the Sunnyboys and Rose Tattoo at the Hordern Pavillion also around the same time. Wow, what a gig and i was SOBER!!!
Did you see Swanee,The Angels and ACDC at the Showground in 1981 on their Back in Black tour???
wha65 3 years ago
dasblood and supernalone,ok name some bands
skriko69 3 years ago
There is new music out there. Of course, some will be commercial pap, but a lot of it is freash and different and every bit as original as stuff from the good old days. The commercial stations won't play it, the same way they wouldn't play the Sex Pistols, Devo or The Ramones when they first came out. Yes, it was the same story back in the late 70's and early 80's. A lot of great stuff never got on the radio, but the kids new about it. Same today. It's out there, and some of it is very good.
DasBlood 3 years ago
New Wave was more or less about disillusioned, cynical & brokenhearted romantics, crying their pain and hopeless desires -- today there is nothing but mimicry, aping previous styles without any heart -- the urge to self-express via rocknroll is mocked - the only thing that is presumed to be authentic is the heartache of teenagers, but even that is prepackaged -- yes, folks, turn to the music of your parents when they were young, it is their legacy to you, to keep your souls alive -- go Divinyls!
SupernalOne 3 years ago 2
Simply Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dollarzzz 3 years ago 2
fuck this rips.i wish they made music like this now. nothing but originality
skriko69 3 years ago 8
I was only lonely, that's all! - I am blown away, this looks like it was recorded yesterday!!!
BoysInTown 3 years ago
I only wish there were bands around as recently as yesterday who could put on performances such as this. I was three-years-old when this show took place! Hard to believe this was recorded almost a quarter-century ago.
mitch547 3 years ago 3
From one Divinyls fan to another, you rock! Thanks so much for posting these clips. I was born the year of this performance, and I agree, you don't find bands like this anymore.
franko6677 3 years ago 2