The Isle of View explained

The Isle of View is a live acoustic album by rock band The Pretenders, released in 1995. It was recorded in May during a live, televised performance at London's Jacob Street Studios. The Duke Quartet accompanied Chrissie Hynde for much of the performance. The title is a pun (same-sounding phrase or mondegreen) on the words I Love You.

Track listing

All songs written by Chrissie Hynde, except where noted.

1. "Sense of Purpose" – 3:50
2. "Chill Factor" – 4:01
3. "Private Life" – 4:42
4. "Back on the Chain Gang" – 4:17
5. "Kid" – 3:56
6. "I Hurt You" – 4:29
7. "Criminal" – 4:18
8. "Brass in Pocket" (James Honeyman-Scott, Hynde) – 3:23
9. "2000 Miles" – 3:40
10. "Hymn to Her" (Meg Keene) – 3:52
11. "Lovers of Today" – 5:19
12. "The Phone Call" – 2:55
13. "I Go to Sleep" (Ray Davies) – 2:57
14. "Revolution" – 6:28
15. "The Isle of View" – 0:42

Personnel

Pretenders

• Chrissie Hynde – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Adam Seymour – lead guitar, harmonium, backing vocals
• Andy Hobson – bass guitar
• Martin Chambers – drums, backing vocals

Additional personnel

• Damon Albarn – piano
• The Duke Quartet, whose members at the time were:
  • John Metcalfe – viola
  • Louisa Fuller – violin
  • Richard Koster – violin
  • Ivan McCready – cello
• Mark "Wiff" Smith – percussion

Charts

Chart (1995)! scope="col"

Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[2]	98

Notes and References

1. http://www.thestudiotour.com/jacobstreet/index.php theStudioTour.com – Jacob Street Studios
2. 224.