Uploaded by gamecon on Oct 23, 2009
Brass In Pocket was the only ever UK No 1 for this rock band led by British-based American Chrissie Hynde on vocals. She later went on to have a further No 1 success with UB40 in 1985
Their "signature song". Brass was on the charts for 35 weeks and reached #1. The US release of the single was called "Brass In Pocket (I'm Special)".
The mysterious lyrics to Brass have baffled listeners for nearly two decades. What is "reet"? And what might a "new skank" be? "Got bottle - I'm gonna use it..."? It's not as mind-boggling as one might think. Skank is to move one's body rhythmically from side to side, moving the arms along with the rest of the body. "Reet" means righteous. So what's she talking about? She's got herself a new way of movin' and groovin' and it's hip. As for the not-so-listener-friendly "got bottle...", that is British slang meaning "courage or confidence".
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Chrissie Hynde is my idea of sexy.
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Great song!
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why someone come to this video only to dislike? ¬¬'
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haha some bastard had to dislike didn't they lol!
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awesome song !!!!!!!
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UGHHHH Y MUST THIS BE IN ROCKBAND?
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natalie loves this and me :)
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love it
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buttfacepoophole 1 year ago 7
What can I say, so original and perfect. I really think its sung from the heart as its always touched mine.. so special
TheX3media 1 year ago