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     • " Brass in Pocket ", also known as " Brass in Pocket (I'm Special) ", is a song by English–American rock band the Pretenders, released in 1979 as the third single from their self-titled debut album.
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   When did brass in pocket become a hit?

   • Brass In Pocket was released in November 1979 as the third single from their first album, and became the breakout hit. It hit the top of the UK charts in January 1980, where it stayed at #1 for two weeks, ringing in the 1980s. It bridged the decades – relased in the 1970s, a hit in the 1980s.

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   Who wrote brass in pocket?

   • " Brass in Pocket ", also known as " Brass in Pocket (I'm Special) ", is a song by English–American rock band the Pretenders, released in 1979 as the third single from their self-titled debut album. It was written by Chrissie Hynde and James Honeyman-Scott, and produced by Chris Thomas.

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   How long did brass in pocket last?

   • If it was really, really good stuff they called it ‘reet petite’.” Barry from Sauquoit, Ny On February 10th 1980, "Brass In Pocket (I'm Special)" by the Pretenders entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart at position #92; thirteen weeks later on May 25th it would peak at #14 {for 2 weeks} and it stayed on the chart for 22 weeks...

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   How did brass in pocket get its name?

   • Originating as a guitar lick written by Honeyman-Scott, the song's lyrics were explained by Hynde to be about the cockiness that one needs to effectively perform. The song's title derives from a phrase she overheard after a show. "Brass in Pocket" became the band's biggest hit to that point, reaching number one in the UK and number 14 in the US.

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   Why was brass in pocket so popular?

   • It rewarded the group with their first major success when it soared to No.1 in the UK in January 1980 – becoming the first new UK No.1 of the decade – and it arguably remains her signature song. Yet, while she’s made her peace with it now, she didn’t initially understand why Brass In Pocket had such mass appeal.

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   Is brass in pocket a traditional song?

   • For me, Brass In Pocket was supposed to be real traditional, because tradition in rock is what turns me on. We want our rock singers to be confident and cocky, and Brass In Pocket was an act, my attempt to write a song that sounded like that. It’s actually very tongue-in- cheek – that’s why I have that line where I sing: ‘I’m winking at you.’

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   " Brass in Pocket ", also known as " Brass in Pocket (I'm Special) ", is a song by English–American rock band the Pretenders, released in 1979 as the third single from their self-titled debut album. It was written by Chrissie Hynde and James Honeyman-Scott, and produced by Chris Thomas.

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   Sep 1, 2021 · Brass in Pocket was the first UK No.1 of the 80s, The Pretenders' biggest hit, and the first flowering of 'girl power'.

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   In November, "Brass In Pocket" was released; it rose to the top in January 1980, and stayed at #1 for two weeks. The album was also released in January 1980, and went to #1 in the UK. In America, it took a while for the group to get noticed.

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   Apr 20, 2024 · Brass In Pocket was released in November 1979 as the third single from their first album, and became the breakout hit. It hit the top of the UK charts in January 1980, where it stayed at #1 for two weeks, ringing in the 1980s.

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   Jan 1, 2022 · Released as a single in November 1979, Brass In Pocket’s commercial performance soon bore this out. Not only did the song become the first new UK No.1 of the 80s, it went to No.2 in Australia and also cracked the US Top 20.

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    Sep 21, 2020 · Release: November of 1979. Charts. This was the first song to occupy the number 1 spot on the UK Singles Chart in 1980. Simply put, it was the UK’s first number 1 hit of the 1980s. In addition tot the UK, it was also a number 1 in South Africa and Sweden. Furthermore, it was a top-ten chart hit in these countries: Australia. Ireland. Canada.