Precious (Pretenders song)
| "Precious" | ||||
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Cover in the Netherlands | ||||
| Single by The Pretenders | ||||
| from the album Pretenders | ||||
| B-side | "Stop Your Sobbing" | |||
| Released | July 1980 (EU) | |||
| Recorded | 1979 | |||
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| Length | 3:36 | |||
| Label | Warner Music Group | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Chrissie Hynde | |||
| Producer(s) | Chris Thomas | |||
| The Pretenders singles chronology | ||||
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"Precious" is a song written by Chrissie Hynde and performed by her band the Pretenders. First released on the band's first album Pretenders in late 1979, the song features punk-inspired music and aggressive lyrics.
The song was released as a single in some countries and reached number 28 on the US dance charts as part of a medley. The song has since seen positive critical reception and has been included on compilation albums.