Private Life

Pretenders

About Private Life

"Private Life" is a 1980 song by English band the Pretenders, famously covered by Jamaican singer Grace Jones and released as a single in 1980.


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1980
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Private life, drama baby leave me out.
Private life, drama baby leave me out.
Private life, drama baby leave me out.
Private life, drama baby leave me;
Getting tired of your theatrics, your acting is a drag.
It's okay on T.V. 'cause you can turn it off,
But don't try me.
Yes your marriage is a tragedy but it's not my concern.
I'm very superficial I hate anything official.
Private life, drama baby leave me out.
Private life, drama baby leave me out.
Private life, drama baby leave me out.
Your sentimental gestures only bore me to death.
You've made a desperate appeal now save your breath.
Attachment to obligation through guilt and regret shit that's so
wet,
And your sex life complications are not my fascinations.
Private life, drama baby leave me out.
Private life, drama baby leave me.
Private life, drama baby leave me out.
Private life, drama baby leave me out.
You ask me for my advice I say, 'Use the door.'
You're still clinging to somebody you deplore.
And you want to use me for emotional blackmail.
I just feel pity when you lie and contempt when you cry.
Private life, drama baby leave me out.
Private life, drama baby leave me out.
Private life, private life, leave me out.
Private life, drama baby leave me out.

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Pretenders

The Pretenders are an English-American rock band formed in Hereford, England in March 1978. The original band comprised initiator and main songwriter Chrissie Hynde (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), James Honeyman-Scott (lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards), Pete Farndon (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Martin Chambers (drums, backing vocals, percussion). The band has experienced drug-related deaths of the members, and numerous subsequent personnel changes have taken place over the years, with Hynde and Chambers as the remaining original members. more »

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Written by: CHRISTINE HYNDE

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12 facts about this song

Artist Background
Grace Jones, the singer and songwriter of "Private Life," is a Jamaican-born model, actress, and singer. She has been a notable figure in the world of fashion, art, and music.
Song Category
This song falls under two genres - post-punk and new wave, both of which were very popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Original Artist
"Private Life" is actually a cover song. The original was written and performed by The Pretenders, an English-American rock band.
Album Details
The song is part of Grace Jones' successful album “Warm Leatherette,” released in 1980.
Producer
The legendary reggae producer, Chris Blackwell, produced "Private Life."
Chart Success
"Private Life" became one of Grace Jones' biggest hits. It peaked at number 17 in the UK charts, making it her third highest-charting single in the country.
Song Length
A noteworthy aspect of "Private Life" is its duration. The version on the album “Warm Leatherette” is over six minutes long, quite extensive compared to most modern pop songs.
Sound Elements
The song is noted for its heavy bass line and elements of reggae music, which tied into Jones’ Jamaican heritage.
Notable Performances
Grace Jones performed "Private Life" on an episode of the British music television program "Top of the Pops" in 1980. This performance helped to solidify her status as an international pop icon.
Other Covers
Besides Grace Jones, "Private Life" has been covered by several other artists, demonstrating the song's enduring popularity and influence.
Pretender's Response
Chrissie Hynde, the lead vocalist and guitarist of The Pretenders, praised Grace Jones’ cover of "Private Life" and said that Jones did a better rendition compared to their version.
Arrangement Style
The song's arrangement is particularly unique, as it blends several music styles. This offbeat mixture of post-punk rock, reggae influences, and new wave sounds became a signature style for Grace Jones.

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