🎶 Keeping the celebration rolling for the 46th anniversary of The Pretenders’ iconic debut album this week. Day three brings us Track 3: “Up The Neck”, performed live at the Hammersmith Palais in March 1980. This performance captures the raw edge, intensity, and sheer power of the band in their early days — a perfect snapshot of why this album still hits so hard. ⚡🎸 As always, you can watch the full performance on Pretenders 977 Radio — link in the comments. #ThePretenders #UpTheNeck #46Years

2K views · 96 reactions | Pretenders "Up The Neck" Live at Hammersmith Palais, London, UK 3.4.1980！ | Rock'n'Roll Relaxin | Facebook

🔥 The Pretenders – Live at Hammersmith Palais, 4th March 1980 From the raw energy of those early shows, here’s a taster of Stop Your Sobbing in all its glory. They also tore through Tattooed Love Boys and Up The Neck, too – pure fire from start to finish. Start your journey here 👉https://www.pretenders.org.uk/watch/pretenders-stop-your-sobbing/ #PRETENDERS #ChrissieHynde | Pretenders 977 Radio

79K views · 4.7K reactions | 'Up The Neck' live at Hammersmith Palais, March 1980. -PretendersHQ | Pretenders | Facebook

5.3K views · 129 reactions | Pretenders - Up The Neck, from the Debut album "Pretenders" Released 1979 (Live) Austin City Limits, 2017. #rocnroljunkie | rocnroljunkie | Facebook

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