The The Singles

by Pretenders

Overview

The Pretenders burst on the scene in the early '80s with one of the most compelling presentations of rock & roll ever seen. This collection, which highlights their A and B sides up until the mid-'80s, shows that Chrissie Hynde and co-conspirators were true masters of the rock single. Tracks such as "Brass in Pocket," "Middle of the Road," and the highly underrated "Message of Love" are spectacularly performed, written, and produced. The early band, especially with James Honeyman-Scott's hook-laden guitar playing, was capable of miracles, and you'll find examples of that on virtually every cut. ~ Matthew Greenwald

Product Details

Release Date:	08/15/2025
Label:	Rhino
UPC:	5021732635693

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Pretenders   Primary Artist
UB40   Primary Artist
Chrissie Hynde   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Harmonica,Featured Artist,Guitar (Rhythm)
Tony Butler   Guitar (Bass),Guitar (Bass)
Billy Bremner   Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Rhythm)
Chris Mercer   Sax (Tenor)
James Honeyman-Scott   Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards
Pete Farndon   Bass,Vocals
Martin Chambers   Drums,Vocals,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Paul Carrack   Piano,Vocals
Malcolm Foster   Guitar (Bass),Vocals (Background)
Geoff Bryant   French Horn
Jim Wilson   Trumpet
Robbie McIntosh   Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Henry Lowther   Trumpet
Andrew Bodnar   Vocals,Guitar (Bass)

Technical Credits

Simon Fowler   Photography
Chrissie Hynde   Composer,Lyricist
Jackie Members   Composer
James Honeyman-Scott   Composer,Lyricist
Graham Gouldman   Composer
Eric Stewart   Composer
UB40   Producer
Jon Walls   Assistant Engineer
Richard Poindexter   Composer
Ray Davies   Composer,Lyricist
Jimmy Iovine   Producer
Meg Keene   Composer
Mike Stavrou   Mixing
Andrew Douglas   Photography
Pretenders   Composer
Steve Churchyard   Recording
Nick Lowe   Producer
Ray Falconer   Producer
Bruce Lampcov   Engineer
Lynn Goldsmith   Photography
Harry Goodwin   Photography
Pennie Smith   Photography
Chris Thomas   Producer
David Redfern   Photography
Bob Matheu   Photography
Jeremy Green   Assistant Engineer
Richard Bellia   Photography
Robert Poindexter   Composer
Sheila Rock   Photography
Chalkie Davies   Photography
Chris E. Thomas   Producer
Alyssa Cooper   Photography
John Metcalfe   Arranger
Bill Price   Recording
Sonny Bono   Composer
Steve Nye   Recording
Bob Clearmountain   Mixing,Producer