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Back On the Chain Gang - Pretenders

Song Information

Artist:

Pretenders

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Album:

Live from New York City

Chart History

5

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March 19 1983

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1. Sense of Purpose
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2. Chill Factor
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3. I Hurt You
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4. Back on the Chain Gang
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5. Thumbelina
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6. Kid
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7. Private Life
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8. Creep
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9. Criminal
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10. Brass in Pocket
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11. 2000 Miles
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12. Hymn to Her
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13. Blue Sun
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14. Lovers of Today
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15. The Phone Call
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16. I Go to Sleep
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17. Revolution
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18. Night in My Veins
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