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.
"Sense of Purpose" – 3:50 "Chill Factor" – 4:01 "Private Life" – 4:42 "Back on the Chain Gang" – 4:17 "Kid" – 3:56 "I Hurt You" – 4:29 "Criminal" – 4:18 "Brass in Pocket" (James Honeyman-Scott, Hynde) – 3:23 "2000 Miles" – 3:40 "Hymn to Her" (Meg Keene) – 3:52 "Lovers of Today" – 5:19 "The Phone Call" – 2:55 "I Go to Sleep" (Ray Davies) – 2:57 "Revolution" – 6:28 "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 performance for The Isle of View Chart (1995) Peakposition Australian Albums (ARIA) 98
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