Hangin' Out In 100b

This song – the Pretenders’ third single from their debut album (pictured) – doesn’t really need any justification for being called a Classic. It’s simply lovely. It’s a little bit sexy, but in an incredibly sweet way. It proves that love songs don’t have to be slow and gooey and full of pain to be effective.

Also, did you know that, even though it wasn’t especially new at the time (released in 1979), it was the 7th video to be played on MTV’s first night in 1981? ‘Cause they used to have good taste back then.

   Pretenders – Brass In Pocket