Brass in Pocket

Pretenders

About Brass in Pocket

"Brass in Pocket" (also known as "Brass in Pocket (I'm Special)") is a 1979 single by The Pretenders. It was written by Chrissie Hynde and James Honeyman-Scott, and produced by Chris Thomas.


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Got brass in pocket
Got bottle I'm gonna use it
Intention I feel inventive
Gonna make you, make you, make you notice

Got motion restrained emotion
Been driving detroit leaning
No reason just seems so pleasing
Gonna make you, make you, make you notice

(chorus)
Gonna use my arms
Gonna use my legs
Gonna use my style
Gonna use my sidestep
Gonna use my fingers
Gonna use my, my, my imagination

'cause I gonna make you see
There's nobody else here
No one like me
I'm special so special
I gotta have some of your attention give it to me

Got rhythm I can't miss a beat
Got new skank it's so reet
Got something I'm winking at you
Gonna make you, make you, make you notice

(chorus)
'cause I gonna make you see
There's nobody else here
No one like me
I'm special, so special
I gotta have some of your attention
Give it to me
'cause I gonna make you see
There's nobody else here
No one like me
I'm special, so special
I gotta have some of your attention

Give it to me

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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, James Honeyman-Scott

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10 facts about this song

Creation and Release
"Brass in Pocket" was released by The Pretenders in November 1979. The song is from their self-titled debut album.
Chart Performance
It is noteworthy that "Brass in Pocket" was actually the group's third single but it was their first to achieve commercial success. The song topped the UK Singles Chart in January 1980 and it also reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States later that year.
Meaning of the Title
The title “Brass in Pocket” is a typically British phrase, where “brass” refers to money (coming from the Cockney rhyming slang where 'brass plates' rhymes with 'rates' for money), and “in pocket” meaning having money in possession.
Inception of the Song
The song was the result of collaboration between James Honeyman-Scott, the group's guitarist, who came up with the guitar riff and Christine Hynde, who wrote the lyrics. Initially unsure about the song, Hynde was reportedly persuaded to release it by the band's producer, Chris Thomas.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of "Brass in Pocket" involve the singer declaring that she's going to make "you," presumably her lover, notice her, using everything that's at her disposal.
Video Recognition
The music video for "Brass in Pocket," directed by Mark Robinson, was one of the first to air on MTV upon its launch in August 1981, giving the song and the band additional exposure in the US.
Awards
In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked the song number 89 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Cover Versions
"Brass in Pocket" has been covered by numerous artists, including Suede and Kelis. The song was also famously covered by Natalie Imbruglia for the soundtrack of the 1999 film "Go".
Usage in Pop Culture
The song has appeared in various films and television series, including "Lost in Translation," "200 Cigarettes," and "Girls". It's typically used in scenes where characters are trying to summon confidence.
Mixed Feelings about the Song
Despite the song's success, Chrissie Hynde was never keen on this track. She felt that it wasn’t up to her high standards and admitted to Rolling Stone in 2004, "When we recorded the song I wasn't very happy with it and told my producer that he could release it over my dead body".

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