The Pretenders "Stop Your Sobbing" Single (1979)
Details: Used 7”, some ring wear and bending of sleeve
Description: “Pretenders are an English-American rock band formed in Hereford, England, in March 1978, emerging from the British post-punk movement. The band evolved into a mainly four-piece outfit and has experienced numerous personnel changes, with Chrissie Hynde as the only consistent member. In 1979, the Pretenders released their version of "Stop Your Sobbing" on their self-titled debut album. The recording of this cover of the song led to the relationship between Ray Davies and Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders, which eventually resulted in the birth of a child. The Pretenders' version of "Stop Your Sobbing" was one of three demos given to Nick Lowe and became the A-side for the first single the band released. After this recording, Lowe abandoned the fledgling group claiming that the band was "not going anywhere". However, the single made the Top 40, reaching #34 in the UK. It didn't perform quite as well in the US, reaching #65 on the Billboard Hot 100.”
Grade: VG (card sleeve) / VG+ (record)
TRACK LISTING SIDE A:
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Stop Your Sobbing (The Kinks)
TRACK LISTING SIDE B:
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The Phone Call