Talk of the Town (Pretenders song)
| "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) | |||
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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 | ||||
"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.
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.