Talk of the Town (Pretenders song)
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"Talk of the Town" is a song written by Chrissie Hynde and performed by the Pretenders. Released first as a single and then on the Pretenders' 1981 EP Extended Play, a slightly shortened version of the song was included on the band's 1981 album Pretenders II.
Quick Facts Single by The Pretenders, from the album Pretenders II ...
"Talk of the Town" | ||||
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Single by The Pretenders | ||||
from the album Pretenders II | ||||
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Released | March 1980 | |||
Recorded | 1980 | |||
Studio | Pathe Marconi Studios (Paris, France)[1] | |||
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Length | 3:14 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Chrissie Hynde | |||
Producer(s) | Chris Thomas | |||
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"Talk of the Town" on YouTube | ||||
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Inspired by a London nightclub and a fan of the band, the song was a radio hit and reached number 8 in the United Kingdom. It has since been praised by critics as a highlight of Pretenders II.