24 - The Chills - Leather Jacket

I wonder why this song isn't on iTunes?

Awesome song. Thanx

Saw them in Bris in about 1991 - I knew I could die happy after that gig. One of the best bands ever.

this is great shroom music

well wow - memories / after hearing this great song after all these years and reading the comments - I remember Martin playing at an Auckland university auditorium but didn't keep a copy of the tapes. If anyone knows the show I am talking about - Id love to know if there is a source somewhere - a 4 track recording if I remember

So so sad this vid is down! Any way to restore it? Can't be copyright issues--after 20+ years, any exposure the Chills get can only be a good thing...

That is correct.....he died of leukemia(cancer of the blood or bone marrow). The jacket was actually willed to the lead singer Martin Phillipps by Martyn Bull.

The song has a very deep and sad history, much like the band. Unfortunately, this band(and this song for that matter) never really made it big outside of New Zealand, some blamed a "curse" while others believe it was Martin Phillipps addictions.

Clearly a case of coulda, woulda, shoulda, but never did band.

I agree with all of the positive comments here - this is a magnificent song by a truly important, underrated, phenomenal band.