Amphlett died in 2013 of breast cancer and complications from multiple sclerosis. Her contribution to the arts and legacy have been honoured by having a Melbourne central city laneway named "Amphlett Lane" in her honour, complete with a commemorative plaque and two artworks. Amphlett's family and friends and Cancer Council NSW launched the breast cancer awareness project "I Touch Myself" in 2014, as a tribute to Amphlett. A great, great loss.
I had heard that she passed away but didn't know the details. Thank you for the information. This is one of my favorite songs by the group and through the music she will be remembered. It is nice to read that Melbourne also appreciated her.
I Touch Myself was used to raise awareness of breast cancer and to encourage women to examine their breasts regularly. All with Chrissy's blessing. She's a legend
Back in the day she said they were writing songs in a booth in a restaurant and noticed some people nearby listening to them and so wrote these lyrics as a joke to them.
I had the same reaction, then at the end he states "All you guys touch yourselves. I do it, you do it!". Tongue tied and twisted......but he'll listen again! LOL.
Usually, at the end of each catchy songs, he's singing along the hook but he was just too embarrassed this time, You can tell he wanted to sing the hook but just stopped short at "I touch myself". Too funny. And I love how the singer insists that when she touches herself, she HONESTLY does.🤣
I love how men can listen to men sing about sex and are like *meh*. But a woman singing about it they get all awkward and flustered. Honestly it's hilarious!!!
Well, it’s because it’s been drummed into us not objectify Women, so we stare at the minefield ahead for what’s the correct reaction to have. Maybe we should just say, “You go girl, get busy with that thang!” 😉😂
It is kinda strange that it makes people flustered that its a 'naughty' song when in fact she is singing about having a monogamous relationship and also the ultimate in safe sex! Its actually quite wholesome in that sense!LOL
@@catz4m8z And that was Chrissy Amphlett (R.I.P.) for you, she was just who she was, she talked openly about most things, not getting held back by anyone. She broke down barriers without being a crusader, but by just doing it cause she could see no reason why she shouldn’t. That’s what makes this song so natural and unforced, and so good. She wasn’t trying to be salacious, she was just writing what she felt in a clever way, for an awesome rock song.
You made it through that haha. This song makes most people uncomfortable because it’s so blunt. I remember wanting to die of embarrassment every time this video came on MTV and my parents were in the room. 😂
For us Aussies whom grew up with The Divinyls, it wasn't a surprise when this song came out. A super powerful and confident woman, a role model to so many. RIP Chrissie Amphlett, gone to soon at only 53, 9 years ago 😭
The story is,they were in a restaurant and became aware a nearby table was eavesdropping. They decided to give them something to listen to. It resulted in this song.
There isn't a person in a loving relationship who wouldn't want to hear their partner admit this, haha. Imagine getting that in a text message... you'd be like, "I'll be right over!"
This song came out in 1990. It was a great time in music, artist were really experimenting with everything. Some fantastic stuff came out of that time.
RIP Chrissie Amplett. An Australian legend. So many brilliant songs. This is a rabbit hole you should follow. My favourite is Elsie from the movie soundtrack for Monkey Grip
@@shaundgb7367 My favourite Jimmy Barnes story was him and Chrissie walking into a biker bar in LA, her in her school uniform and Jimmy in bondage pants. They turned the locals from angry mob to new best friends in minutes…
The song took on a new meaning when it was used in a breast cancer campaign following Chrissy Amphlett’s death from the disease. The song was also used to great effect in the first Austin Powers movie, so clearly it can mean all things to all people 😄
This song was released while I was in my teens, and I remember vividly my best friend being so obsessed with the song, she would dance down the street listening to it on her walkman, singing along as loudly as possible! I’d be walking a couple of feet behind trying so hard to bury my face in embarrassment! 🤣🤣 She certainly got some strange looks from other people passing by… and I got glances of sympathy! 🤣🤣 She’s still my best friend, and she still sings along!
When this song came out my daughter was about 2, and would walk around singing it all the time. I can remember some very strange looks in the grocery store- for sure! Sadly the lead singer Chrissy Amphlett died of MS in 2013.
I was next in line behind a lady in Trader Joe's while this song was playing she started singing it, the cashier started singing it then had that awkward moment when they realized what they were singing and looked at each other. The lady said I guess that's not really appropriate to be singing, the cashier started laughing and I chimed in after they looked at me with a laugh and a not really.
I remember hearing about her dying of MS and I was so heartbroken for her. MS steals your body from you, step by step, until you finally succumb to what it's done.
@@missd9785 unfortunately, everyone takes the song so literally. I wish I could remember what interview Chrissy was giving when she told the story how the song came about. It was funny and if memory serves, SHE even said it wasn't literal.
@@badkitty4922 Oh, that's interesting. I really never listened it.. think I was pretty much listening to Country most of the time, but this song was in the ether so heard bits and pieces. Very addictive.
I Touch Myself Project Amphlett's family and friends and Cancer Council NSW launched the breast cancer awareness project "I Touch Myself" in 2014, as a tribute to Amphlett. Part of the project included a cover of "I Touch Myself" and features 10 female Australian artists (Olivia Newton John, Megan Washington, Sarah McLeod, Katie Noonan, Sarah Blasko, Suze DeMarchi, Deborah Conway, Kate Ceberano, Little Pattie and Connie Mitchell). The song was released in June 2014 and peaked at number 72 on the ARIA charts.[28] Cancer Council NSW summarised the message of the campaign as "However, detecting breast cancer early is the most important factor in beating this disease. Through this campaign we are encouraging women to get to know their breasts better, to know what is normal for them and to participate in breast screening if they’re in the right age range."[29]
i remember going to the Cinema's....and needed to take a leak before the movie. So went into the rest room and there was a mass of people at the urinals... the music playing in the cinema changed to this song.... alot of people sort of started to look really awkward :)
This one got big in America when I was in high school, the perfect time for us to express our socially acceptable rebellion by screaming it at the top of our lungs on the school bus. 😂😂😂
I remember the Divynls, and the story behind this song is funny. I love this song! And I LOVE how she wasn't afraid to use her figure to HER advantage. And it wasn't necessarily about touching yourself THAT WAY.
This is freaking hilarious! "I can't relate to this one"... and nor should you. This is a strong woman being honest. Some songs you just have to sit back and say, yeah, you go girl.... Love the Divinyls. Try Boys in Town or I'm Jealous. You'd absolutely love both of those.
Chrissy Amphlett was Australian rock royalty. It was sad to lose her in 2013. This was their only hit in the US and was their most 'commercialized' in terms of production and the video, but in Australia they had many from the 80's into the 90's like Boys in town, Science fiction, Siren, Pleasure and Pain
Love the Divynls, and especially Chrissy in her school girl outfit. She was a fantastic frontwoman. Should listen to Science Fiction by them too Jay. They should have been bigger in America than they were. But, their US record company told Chrissy to get her buck teeth fixed and she refused, and so they didn't get the promoting they deserved. Just another case of someone being judged for their appearance and not on their talent. Her sassiness is greatly missed.😀🎶👍❤️
Ikr?! Nobody messed with Freddie Mercury, or Elton John's gap in his front teeth. And God Rest him but, have you ever seen Tom Petty's teeth? Besides, Chrissie's teeth gave her a sexy sibilant S.
I never knew her name (until now, that is. Thank you, good OP) but I always thought she reminds me so much of Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders on account of her hairstyle.
@Brett Alt I get you, man.👍 I love how she always used her figure to HER advantage. When a lot of women were being objectified, SHE was using her body HER way. Respect.
Divinyls were huge in Australia and another example of the great bands that came through the Australian pub scene. They have a few other songs worth checking out. Songs like - Boys in Town, Back to the Wall, Hey Little Boy or Science Fiction as examples.
Our very own genre of the pub rock was & still is the greatest time for Aussie music. The bands were uniquely Aussie, our own style, our own brand & never being ashamed of being Aussie's which showed in a fuck tonne on patriotic songs like Great Southern Land & Sounds Of Then. Many of our pub bands forgo landing a lucrative international contracts & to make it big in America. The only 2 bands from the pub rock genre to really sell out was Acca Dacca & INXS, they had to turn American to become successful. Others like Chisel, Aussie Crawl, Icehouse, Mondo Rock, Rose Tattoo, Hunters etc etc etc stayed true to being Aussie's & there will never be a better genre or era again
@@Tully_23_32 bit harsh to say they sold out. We have to stop this bullshit Tall Poppy Syndrome where we tend to wanna cut people down when they become 'too' successful. It's not like they sold there soul & changed to fit a different market. They stayed true & made it big O/S. We should b proud
@@Tully_23_32 I noticed U didn't include Midnight Oil or Paul Kelly or any indigenous artists such as Yothu Yindi, Warumpi Band, Archie Roach, Coloured Stone or newer artists like Briggs, Ziggy Ramo or Mojo Juju etc etc. Literally can't get any more Aussie than them & they have so much to say.
He would be shocked if he heard. "2 live crew".. me and my girlfriend at the time almost got arrested at there show in Arizona, they sent the riot police to arrest everyone at there show, this was one of the big national News stories at the time, 2 live crew was also arrested in Florida.
An Aussie Legend, Just a correction on what is said, She does not say she wants Him/Her significant other to be the only one to touch her, she is saying that when she thinks about them she well you know... its all about being consumed with desire for someone that even the very thought of them makes you umm, yeah!!! An yes it will get stuck in your head, when it came out many kids of all ages would sing it not understanding exactly what it implied or meant. Some radio stations refused to play it even though it was in the charts.
That build of hers is OUTRAGIOUS!! And that outfit with the "bunny" white fluff on the back is GREAT!! She can definitely fill that dress. Check out out the videos "Make Out Alright" and "I'm On Your Side" please, they are GREAT.
I was in 10th grade when this song came out. I remember being in Art class with this girl, Amy, who was absolutely hilarious. I remember her working on her art, singing to herself... I don't want anybody else/when I think about you, I pick my nose To this day, that's the lyric I sing when I hear this song.
Champion you stumbled across a true Aussie iconic band. Chrissy Amphlett the lead singer passed away in 2012 from breast cancer, in 2014 they used this song to raise awareness for breast cancer. Such a great legacy.
I'm laughing already since you said you'd wait & not judge. Back then I wasn't shocked (older adults were) but no more than about Prince (my fave), Madonna, Frankie Goes to Hollywood w/Relax. Prince song Darling Nikki from Purple Rain is the reason warning labels started on albums. I went to many of his concerts over his whole career & when I was underage saw him humping on a bed, wearing lace pants (before the yellow outfit at the awards show) & the neck of his guitar squirting water, but that was then & not later. Shock value then, different shock value now w/artists like Meagan the Stallion & Nikki Minaj. Great Reaction!🤣🤣🤣
all I can say is thank goodness people do touch themselves, I manage adult stores and people entertaining themselves keeps me in a job lol...btw, LOVE this song, its one of their best
It’s so funny that for some reason I was singing this song today and then this popped up. I loved this song growing up and I’m glad you reacted. I have to say that you are hilarious. Thanks
Hubby and I are dying of laughter watching your reaction to this video! It has been so many years since we heard this one, we were still dating when this song came out! Enjoyed this reaction Jay! Peace! ✌☮
The Australian rock scene is amazing and very unexposed on the world scene. Ratcat Radio Birdman Hoodoo Gurus, Screaming Jets, Men at work and of course the divinals plus many more.....
"...in the hallway..." oh Jay, you're a gem! This is a jam, with a great groove. I think a lot of us reacted like you are right now, at first! I didn't even hear this entire song for years. But that GUITAR; ohh, it's awesome. Her voice is fantastic, too.
This song is a crack up when it was first released walking out in public with my headphones on singing this song getting weird looks then boom, it became number 1. 😄 🤣
As always love your reactions! This song is so catchy that it gets stuck in my head. You should check out Cyndi Lauper "She Bop".... BOP means "get down with yourself". Also Sophie B Hawkins "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover"...not about getting down with yourself but was a cool song!
Anyone else remember Johnny Carson’s reaction to this title when he was introducing her on his show? 😁He may have been the older generation with traditional manners but he had a great sense of humour about it- when things were not as talked about as today. (Although we were pushing boundaries!).
This is my first time hearing this song. After reading the back story of breast cancer, I agree this is a great song to promote breast cancer awareness. If i hadn’t practiced searching for lumps, i would not have found it. I am 5 yrs cancer free!
I was blessed to have been under her same spell . Everytime i was blessed to see the Divinyls live in the 80s. She was a black leathered Rock phenomenon. RIP Chrissie . None like you before or since
I've loved the Divinyls all my life. Her voice is pure gold. It's sensual, unique....and you get her Australian accent coming through, which makes it utterly perfect! She did so much to help contribute to breast cancer research as well. One brave woman. Forever missed....❤️
I remember this came out around the same era as Natalie Imbruglia’s Torn. It made a stir, to say the least. Little kids were dancing to it a lot - I was one of them. LOL.
I just loved this when it came out, I know it could mean a lot of different things, but for me and my friends we thought of it is really naughty, and a perfect excuse for you to humm it or turn thr radio up when you were around your crush without being over the top😍 Of course, times have changed....
I get the joke but also see no problem with anyone getting to know their own bodies. Would b a good opportunity to teach kids that ONLY THEY CAN & NO ONE ELSE!!! can touch them! That's a msg that yr never too young to learn. Sad but true.
This video was shot in a catholic nuns convent. They rented out a section for a weekend to film this and the nuns had no idea about the song they were shooting a video for. When they found out they were in disbelief but it was too late for them to try and get the video pulled from MTV.
Chrissy Amphlette was always the Queen of Rock here in Australia. I was lucky enough to see her live on a couple of ocassions. She was an absolute goddess.
I adored Chrissie Amphlett and the Divinyls. I have MS (as did she) and at the beginning of my MS journey my sister emailed her (via her website/management/contact) and she responded addressing her email to me. He email was so supportive and something I treasure to this day. RIP Chrissie ❤
Can you imagine the shitstorm it caused when it came out in 1990?? OMG, it was INSANE. Not so much here in Australia, the Divinyls home country... because we all knew it was just Chrissy. Plus the fact too, we Aussies aren't backwards in coming forward. We're a very brash, matter-of-fact ppl, we say it like it is, so yeah... we all pretty much loved it. Other awesome Divinyls songs are Make Out Alright, I'm On Your Side, Love School, Bless My Soul (It's Rock n Roll) just to name a few, anything at all off their self-titled album and the album Underworld. Please do some more of their songs!!!! xoo
Such a great tune!!! Iconic Aussie band - The Divinyls RIP Chrissie Such a legendary voice & performer, gone way, way, way too soon! She'd be so proud that years later this song was part of a brest cancer campaign in Australia You should react to their other hits - Boys In Town, Science Fiction, Good Die Young, Pleasure & Pain & Back To The Wall Love your reaction too 👍
Love this song! It was the high school dance song you wanted, you prayed, your dance partner sang and acted out to you on the dance floor. Then you knew, you were gettin some after the dance. Thanks, Divinyls for the great memories in my old age, and thanks for the honest reaction❤
This song was released in 1993 and was number one in the charts in both Australia and America. Chrissie was the lead singer of the Divinals. She sadly passed away awhile back, awesome singer unique voice
They were HUGE in Australia. Christina Amphlett and blond guitar dude carried them through a couple decades, she a provocative and appealing front person, some very catchy tunes, this a breakthrough hit. 😘🎶🎸🔥💞
I loved this song so much when I was a little kid. I would sing “I touch myself!” pretty loudly alone in my bedroom. And mind you, I’m a little kid living at home with parents in the other room lmao. Then I grew up and was shocked to learn it’s true meaning.. lol
Good song other good one you gotta listen to tired of toein the line by rocky burnette and white lines by grandmaster flash i bet you gonna like those 2 songs
Amphlett died in 2013 of breast cancer and complications from multiple sclerosis. Her contribution to the arts and legacy have been honoured by having a Melbourne central city laneway named "Amphlett Lane" in her honour, complete with a commemorative plaque and two artworks. Amphlett's family and friends and Cancer Council NSW launched the breast cancer awareness project "I Touch Myself" in 2014, as a tribute to Amphlett. A great, great loss.
So sad to here that
Oh my god I actually teared up reading this. What an awesome tribute.
I had heard that she passed away but didn't know the details. Thank you for the information.
This is one of my favorite songs by the group and through the music she will be remembered.
It is nice to read that Melbourne also appreciated her.
Rest in peace Chrissie Amphlett, you were great! Very courageous and fantastic!😃❤️🇦🇺😔🌏🪐🍀🌕🙏💞🦘😎🏠❤️
I read somewhere that her will stated that the future proceedings from this song will go to breast cancer research. ❤️
When you think a song title is a metaphor, and 4 lines in you realise nope, it is what it says.
"Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar" - Sigmund Freud
@@shaundgb7367 they were together for many yrs, it's quite possible they did
I Touch Myself was used to raise awareness of breast cancer and to encourage women to examine their breasts regularly. All with Chrissy's blessing. She's a legend
I did know that. I loved hearing this on triple m when I was young. She is a huge loss. Especially to Australian music culture.
Back in the day she said they were writing songs in a booth in a restaurant and noticed some people nearby listening to them and so wrote these lyrics as a joke to them.
Jay says "I love myself too" pause, I almost died of laughter 🤣 I can't...I love this reaction. But the tune is catchy so lol.
I had the same reaction, then at the end he states "All you guys touch yourselves. I do it, you do it!". Tongue tied and twisted......but he'll listen again! LOL.
Oh Jay!
I'm laughing and still laughing at this reaction. Totally awesome reaction.
@@firestrike9917 me too!! 😆 This is my go-to want to laugh video reaction!! Jay's reactions are the best!!!
He kept it real admitting to touching himself ....lol he is a young man after all!!!
Hahaha, your face when you realized what the song is about! Great reaction!
I can't stop laughing. Your reaction is priceless. 'All you older people touch yourselves" lol 😆. Too funny
I know...
Dude your face is so funny!! I love it. You’re blushing and your eyes almost popped out of your head at one point!! Awesome.
We are having a lot of fun at his expense! Lol🤭😊
Usually, at the end of each catchy songs, he's singing along the hook but he was just too embarrassed this time, You can tell he wanted to sing the hook but just stopped short at "I touch myself". Too funny. And I love how the singer insists that when she touches herself, she HONESTLY does.🤣
I love how men can listen to men sing about sex and are like *meh*. But a woman singing about it they get all awkward and flustered. Honestly it's hilarious!!!
That is very true😂
THIS. They can't handle the thought of us being sexual when it's not for them. Or when it's without them.
Well, it’s because it’s been drummed into us not objectify Women, so we stare at the minefield ahead for what’s the correct reaction to have. Maybe we should just say, “You go girl, get busy with that thang!” 😉😂
It is kinda strange that it makes people flustered that its a 'naughty' song when in fact she is singing about having a monogamous relationship and also the ultimate in safe sex! Its actually quite wholesome in that sense!LOL
@@catz4m8z And that was Chrissy Amphlett (R.I.P.) for you, she was just who she was, she talked openly about most things, not getting held back by anyone. She broke down barriers without being a crusader, but by just doing it cause she could see no reason why she shouldn’t. That’s what makes this song so natural and unforced, and so good. She wasn’t trying to be salacious, she was just writing what she felt in a clever way, for an awesome rock song.
"I knew what I saw, but I just had to make sure...", yeah sure.
I wore out a few VHS tapes making sure back then.
Haha that made me laugh when he went back and paused. Excuses excuses 😂😂
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She was unbelievably beautiful and talented.
You made it through that haha. This song makes most people uncomfortable because it’s so blunt. I remember wanting to die of embarrassment every time this video came on MTV and my parents were in the room. 😂
Haha!! That’s great!! I’d melt into the floor.🤣
For us Aussies whom grew up with The Divinyls, it wasn't a surprise when this song came out. A super powerful and confident woman, a role model to so many. RIP Chrissie Amphlett, gone to soon at only 53, 9 years ago 😭
I love Chrissie
She was different off stage. Chrissie said that performing on stage allowed her to express herself. She was a lovely lady in real life.
@@cravenmoorecock5267 Chrissie is a RARE talent and BEAUTY who will NEVER be forgotten 🎶🌟🎶
The story is,they were in a restaurant and became aware a nearby table was eavesdropping. They decided to give them something to listen to. It resulted in this song.
There isn't a person in a loving relationship who wouldn't want to hear their partner admit this, haha. Imagine getting that in a text message... you'd be like, "I'll be right over!"
Absolutely!
This song came out in 1990. It was a great time in music, artist were really experimenting with everything. Some fantastic stuff came out of that time.
At the 2 min 15 sec The look on Jays face is what the blank lol
Chrissy had a wonderful voice. Pleasure and Pain is a great song.
I almost forgot about that one. It is great!
If you’ve done it once, you can do it again.
Boys in Town. Science Fiction. Lots of good songs. Pleasure and pain is my fave.
RIP Chrissie Amplett. An Australian legend. So many brilliant songs. This is a rabbit hole you should follow. My favourite is Elsie from the movie soundtrack for Monkey Grip
This song was my secret jam in high school! 😂
Isn’t she Canadian? Rip.
There is a Divinyls tribute with Sarah McLeod and the Baby Animals covering Boys In Town that is absolutely rocking!
RIP Chrissie
@@shaundgb7367 Yo, chill out man.
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My favourite Jimmy Barnes story was him and Chrissie walking into a biker bar in LA, her in her school uniform and Jimmy in bondage pants. They turned the locals from angry mob to new best friends in minutes…
The song took on a new meaning when it was used in a breast cancer campaign following Chrissy Amphlett’s death from the disease. The song was also used to great effect in the first Austin Powers movie, so clearly it can mean all things to all people 😄
This song was released while I was in my teens, and I remember vividly my best friend being so obsessed with the song, she would dance down the street listening to it on her walkman, singing along as loudly as possible! I’d be walking a couple of feet behind trying so hard to bury my face in embarrassment! 🤣🤣 She certainly got some strange looks from other people passing by… and I got glances of sympathy! 🤣🤣 She’s still my best friend, and she still sings along!
When this song came out my daughter was about 2, and would walk around singing it all the time. I can remember some very strange looks in the grocery store- for sure! Sadly the lead singer Chrissy Amphlett died of MS in 2013.
Sadly it was actually even worse than just M.S, Breast Cancer that her M.S made even harder to treat.
I was next in line behind a lady in Trader Joe's while this song was playing she started singing it, the cashier started singing it then had that awkward moment when they realized what they were singing and looked at each other. The lady said I guess that's not really appropriate to be singing, the cashier started laughing and I chimed in after they looked at me with a laugh and a not really.
I remember hearing about her dying of MS and I was so heartbroken for her. MS steals your body from you, step by step, until you finally succumb to what it's done.
@@missd9785 unfortunately, everyone takes the song so literally.
I wish I could remember what interview Chrissy was giving when she told the story how the song came about. It was funny and if memory serves, SHE even said it wasn't literal.
@@badkitty4922 Oh, that's interesting. I really never listened it.. think I was pretty much listening to Country most of the time, but this song was in the ether so heard bits and pieces. Very addictive.
I Touch Myself Project
Amphlett's family and friends and Cancer Council NSW launched the breast cancer awareness project "I Touch Myself" in 2014, as a tribute to Amphlett. Part of the project included a cover of "I Touch Myself" and features 10 female Australian artists (Olivia Newton John, Megan Washington, Sarah McLeod, Katie Noonan, Sarah Blasko, Suze DeMarchi, Deborah Conway, Kate Ceberano, Little Pattie and Connie Mitchell). The song was released in June 2014 and peaked at number 72 on the ARIA charts.[28]
Cancer Council NSW summarised the message of the campaign as "However, detecting breast cancer early is the most important factor in beating this disease. Through this campaign we are encouraging women to get to know their breasts better, to know what is normal for them and to participate in breast screening if they’re in the right age range."[29]
i remember going to the Cinema's....and needed to take a leak before the movie. So went into the rest room and there was a mass of people at the urinals... the music playing in the cinema changed to this song.... alot of people sort of started to look really awkward :)
you seriously got me laughing so hard i’m crying with your facial expressions 😂🤣😂
"Omg, this is one of those songs that gets stuck in your head"
Yes, it is
And you'll never be the same again
Like Katy Perry's "I kissed a girl" 😅
@@MiraculousAngelTarot yeah, pretty much
Divinyls - Pleasure and Pain is also a choon!!! 😻
Chrissie, the Divinyls and THIS song are a national treasure here in AUS! Thank you for this. May she RIP, gone too soon X
This one got big in America when I was in high school, the perfect time for us to express our socially acceptable rebellion by screaming it at the top of our lungs on the school bus. 😂😂😂
And this, ladies and gentlemen, is the face of a reactor who has never been more glad that humanity invented the headphones.
I remember the Divynls, and the story behind this song is funny.
I love this song!
And I LOVE how she wasn't afraid to use her figure to HER advantage.
And it wasn't necessarily about touching yourself THAT WAY.
Of course it was.
This is freaking hilarious! "I can't relate to this one"... and nor should you. This is a strong woman being honest. Some songs you just have to sit back and say, yeah, you go girl.... Love the Divinyls. Try Boys in Town or I'm Jealous. You'd absolutely love both of those.
4:34 OK sure. You know there are two types of people in this world. 1) Those who "touch themselves " and 2) Those who lie about it.
Nope I didn’t mean not touching myself I meant I can’t relate meaning the relationship she had with that person
@@JayveeTV Ah, that makes sense. You should check out their other hit Pleasure and Pain.
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This song was Huge in it's time and it does get stuck in you head after listening to it! Lol
Chrissy Amphlett was Australian rock royalty. It was sad to lose her in 2013. This was their only hit in the US and was their most 'commercialized' in terms of production and the video, but in Australia they had many from the 80's into the 90's like Boys in town, Science fiction, Siren, Pleasure and Pain
Love the Divynls, and especially Chrissy in her school girl outfit. She was a fantastic frontwoman. Should listen to Science Fiction by them too Jay.
They should have been bigger in America than they were. But, their US record company told Chrissy to get her buck teeth fixed and she refused, and so they didn't get the promoting they deserved. Just another case of someone being judged for their appearance and not on their talent.
Her sassiness is greatly missed.😀🎶👍❤️
……. Who the hell was looking at her teeth?
@@kvoltti AHAHAHA!!!!
Ikr?! Nobody messed with Freddie Mercury, or Elton John's gap in his front teeth. And God Rest him but, have you ever seen Tom Petty's teeth?
Besides, Chrissie's teeth gave her a sexy sibilant S.
I never knew her name (until now, that is. Thank you, good OP) but I always thought she reminds me so much of Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders on account of her hairstyle.
@Brett Alt I get you, man.👍
I love how she always used her figure to HER advantage.
When a lot of women were being objectified, SHE was using her body HER way. Respect.
I just HAD to see your reaction to this song!
Divinyls were huge in Australia and another example of the great bands that came through the Australian pub scene. They have a few other songs worth checking out. Songs like - Boys in Town, Back to the Wall, Hey Little Boy or Science Fiction as examples.
Our very own genre of the pub rock was & still is the greatest time for Aussie music. The bands were uniquely Aussie, our own style, our own brand & never being ashamed of being Aussie's which showed in a fuck tonne on patriotic songs like Great Southern Land & Sounds Of Then. Many of our pub bands forgo landing a lucrative international contracts & to make it big in America. The only 2 bands from the pub rock genre to really sell out was Acca Dacca & INXS, they had to turn American to become successful. Others like Chisel, Aussie Crawl, Icehouse, Mondo Rock, Rose Tattoo, Hunters etc etc etc stayed true to being Aussie's & there will never be a better genre or era again
@@shaundgb7367 wow I can't believe I left that out. 🤦♀️
@@Tully_23_32 random fun fact - Mark Seymour's mum was one of my school teachers
@@Tully_23_32 bit harsh to say they sold out. We have to stop this bullshit Tall Poppy Syndrome where we tend to wanna cut people down when they become 'too' successful. It's not like they sold there soul & changed to fit a different market. They stayed true & made it big O/S. We should b proud
@@Tully_23_32 I noticed U didn't include Midnight Oil or Paul Kelly or any indigenous artists such as Yothu Yindi, Warumpi Band, Archie Roach, Coloured Stone or newer artists like Briggs, Ziggy Ramo or Mojo Juju etc etc. Literally can't get any more Aussie than them & they have so much to say.
He would be shocked if he heard. "2 live crew".. me and my girlfriend at the time almost got arrested at there show in Arizona, they sent the riot police to arrest everyone at there show, this was one of the big national News stories at the time, 2 live crew was also arrested in Florida.
An Aussie Legend, Just a correction on what is said, She does not say she wants Him/Her significant other to be the only one to touch her, she is saying that when she thinks about them she well you know... its all about being consumed with desire for someone that even the very thought of them makes you umm, yeah!!! An yes it will get stuck in your head, when it came out many kids of all ages would sing it not understanding exactly what it implied or meant. Some radio stations refused to play it even though it was in the charts.
That build of hers is OUTRAGIOUS!! And that outfit with the "bunny" white fluff on the back is GREAT!! She can definitely fill that dress. Check out out the videos "Make Out Alright" and "I'm On Your Side" please, they are GREAT.
Got stuck in my head for ages after watching Austin powers
Would love to see jay react to the Austin powers clip!😄
I was in 10th grade when this song came out. I remember being in Art class with this girl, Amy, who was absolutely hilarious. I remember her working on her art, singing to herself...
I don't want anybody else/when I think about you, I pick my nose
To this day, that's the lyric I sing when I hear this song.
Lololol
Welcome to the club, it's been stuck in my head since 1990... Not that I'm complaining, it's a great tune. 😊
Your face spoke volumes, I just laughed. It is a catchy song too. Great reaction Jay!
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8/21/2021
Champion you stumbled across a true Aussie iconic band. Chrissy Amphlett the lead singer passed away in 2012 from breast cancer, in 2014 they used this song to raise awareness for breast cancer. Such a great legacy.
Thanks for making people aware..I was looking for a comment that explained that
I'm laughing already since you said you'd wait & not judge. Back then I wasn't shocked (older adults were) but no more than about Prince (my fave), Madonna, Frankie Goes to Hollywood w/Relax. Prince song Darling Nikki from Purple Rain is the reason warning labels started on albums. I went to many of his concerts over his whole career & when I was underage saw him humping on a bed, wearing lace pants (before the yellow outfit at the awards show) & the neck of his guitar squirting water, but that was then & not later. Shock value then, different shock value now w/artists like Meagan the Stallion & Nikki Minaj. Great Reaction!🤣🤣🤣
all I can say is thank goodness people do touch themselves, I manage adult stores and people entertaining themselves keeps me in a job lol...btw, LOVE this song, its one of their best
It’s so funny that for some reason I was singing this song today and then this popped up. I loved this song growing up and I’m glad you reacted. I have to say that you are hilarious. Thanks
Haha. Everyone reacts to the bent over lady. This song as a whole is a trip. Beautifully sung too
I already liked because i know you’re going to have a great reaction 🤣😂
I enjoyed hearing Jay say the title 😛
Hubby and I are dying of laughter watching your reaction to this video! It has been so many years since we heard this one, we were still dating when this song came out! Enjoyed this reaction Jay! Peace! ✌☮
The Australian rock scene is amazing and very unexposed on the world scene. Ratcat Radio Birdman Hoodoo Gurus, Screaming Jets, Men at work and of course the divinals plus many more.....
MAW was my first concert.
"She has her reasons"! 🤣🤣
So funny, when 2 girls would go out on the dance floor! The guys where just as uncomfortable as you, Jayvee! Great song, no cheating!
This song was on the radio all the time back in 1991. This and "Unbelievable" by EMF 😀
"...in the hallway..." oh Jay, you're a gem! This is a jam, with a great groove. I think a lot of us reacted like you are right now, at first! I didn't even hear this entire song for years. But that GUITAR; ohh, it's awesome. Her voice is fantastic, too.
This song is a crack up when it was first released walking out in public with my headphones on singing this song getting weird looks then boom, it became number 1. 😄 🤣
The faces you make in this reaction are priceless, and adorable!
As always love your reactions! This song is so catchy that it gets stuck in my head. You should check out Cyndi Lauper "She Bop".... BOP means "get down with yourself". Also Sophie B Hawkins "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover"...not about getting down with yourself but was a cool song!
I had SUCH a crush on Sophie when that song came out.
He has done Sophie's. Almost as funny as this at Sophie crawling around. Check it out.
A rock god and an Australian icon . RIP Chrissie
That moment #JayveeTV at 5.55 where u found yourself singing along and stopped yourself...Priceless
Anyone else remember Johnny Carson’s reaction to this title when he was introducing her on his show? 😁He may have been the older generation with traditional manners but he had a great sense of humour about it- when things were not as talked about as today. (Although we were pushing boundaries!).
This is my first time hearing this song. After reading the back story of breast cancer, I agree this is a great song to promote breast cancer awareness. If i hadn’t practiced searching for lumps, i would not have found it. I am 5 yrs cancer free!
If you haven't reacted to it yet, check out the Cyndi Lauper song and video, "She Bop"
I loved your reaction lol. Great song.
I was blessed to have been under her same spell . Everytime i was blessed to see the Divinyls live in the 80s. She was a black leathered Rock phenomenon. RIP Chrissie . None like you before or since
I've loved the Divinyls all my life. Her voice is pure gold. It's sensual, unique....and you get her Australian accent coming through, which makes it utterly perfect! She did so much to help contribute to breast cancer research as well. One brave woman. Forever missed....❤️
RIP...she had a great voice.
I remember this came out around the same era as Natalie Imbruglia’s Torn. It made a stir, to say the least. Little kids were dancing to it a lot - I was one of them. LOL.
7 years difference isn't particularly close.
@@Almost_Famous_Ryan yeah, I was thinking the same thing ...
Torn was way after mate.
This was 90 or 91....Torn was about 97 iirc
@@Almost_Famous_Ryan 90s, man.
@@christhornycroft3686 If that's the case, I suppose The Stone Roses and Westlife came out around the same era. 90s, man.
Never thought about singing it out loud on accident 😂 You’re such a good guy and so adorable 🥰 The girl who ends up with you is a lucky girl!
I just loved this when it came out, I know it could mean a lot of different things, but for me and my friends we thought of it is really naughty, and a perfect excuse for you to humm it or turn thr radio up when you were around your crush without being over the top😍
Of course, times have changed....
Love this song so much and her voice.
This was big in the clubs... all the girls would get out on the floor and sing along, most of the guys didn't have the nerve to join us... ;)
I'm in awe that you reacted to this song lol.... Funny😂
This group was so awesome live
“Hey I love myself too” hahaha I think I woke the whole block up laughing
Love this song. I'm absolutely creased at your reaction 😂😂
This was a HUGE hit.. And you can hear why.. It’s got a catchy pop flavor, but still incredibly raw.. She’s singing her butt off..
Such a sweet song. Perfect for children's birthday parties. 😐
I get the joke but also see no problem with anyone getting to know their own bodies. Would b a good opportunity to teach kids that ONLY THEY CAN & NO ONE ELSE!!! can touch them! That's a msg that yr never too young to learn. Sad but true.
Start of the 90’s when this dropped and soooo much change in the music industry.
Incredible talent with a tremendous win!
Rest easy Chrissie
Note: When I was young I though she said "I don't wanna anybody else! When I feel alone I touch my self!" - so she didn't need the guy! lmao
This video was shot in a catholic nuns convent. They rented out a section for a weekend to film this and the nuns had no idea about the song they were shooting a video for. When they found out they were in disbelief but it was too late for them to try and get the video pulled from MTV.
Your face as soon as you realized it is exactly about ... that. LOL
Chrissy Amphlette was always the Queen of Rock here in Australia. I was lucky enough to see her live on a couple of ocassions. She was an absolute goddess.
I adored Chrissie Amphlett and the Divinyls. I have MS (as did she) and at the beginning of my MS journey my sister emailed her (via her website/management/contact) and she responded addressing her email to me. He email was so supportive and something I treasure to this day. RIP Chrissie ❤
Can you imagine the shitstorm it caused when it came out in 1990?? OMG, it was INSANE. Not so much here in Australia, the Divinyls home country... because we all knew it was just Chrissy. Plus the fact too, we Aussies aren't backwards in coming forward. We're a very brash, matter-of-fact ppl, we say it like it is, so yeah... we all pretty much loved it. Other awesome Divinyls songs are Make Out Alright, I'm On Your Side, Love School, Bless My Soul (It's Rock n Roll) just to name a few, anything at all off their self-titled album and the album Underworld. Please do some more of their songs!!!! xoo
Such a great tune!!! Iconic Aussie band - The Divinyls RIP Chrissie Such a legendary voice & performer, gone way, way, way too soon! She'd be so proud that years later this song was part of a brest cancer campaign in Australia You should react to their other hits - Boys In Town, Science Fiction, Good Die Young, Pleasure & Pain & Back To The Wall Love your reaction too 👍
Great Australian Song!! Wonderful Chrissy Amphlet. Your reaction was great, it can be a bit confronting at first glad you persevered! ☺
RIP Amphlet. Such an amazing artist. Love this song and many of their songs.
Love this song! It was the high school dance song you wanted, you prayed, your dance partner sang and acted out to you on the dance floor. Then you knew, you were gettin some after the dance.
Thanks, Divinyls for the great memories in my old age, and thanks for the honest reaction❤
This song was released in 1993 and was number one in the charts in both Australia and America. Chrissie was the lead singer of the Divinals. She sadly passed away awhile back, awesome singer unique voice
This was in the charts when i was a kid,gotta love the 80's tunes! Still like it to this day,obviously didn't know the meaning back then haha..
Lmao 😝 Jay 🤣 it’s a bit of an ear worm!
They were HUGE in Australia. Christina Amphlett and blond guitar dude carried them through a couple decades, she a provocative and appealing front person, some very catchy tunes, this a breakthrough hit. 😘🎶🎸🔥💞
She was a Legend in Australia!!
Very “tongue in cheek” she was a rebel! What a great loss to Australia’s music industry. Go Chrissie ❤️
I loved this song so much when I was a little kid. I would sing “I touch myself!” pretty loudly alone in my bedroom. And mind you, I’m a little kid living at home with parents in the other room lmao. Then I grew up and was shocked to learn it’s true meaning.. lol
Good song other good one you gotta listen to tired of toein the line by rocky burnette and white lines by grandmaster flash i bet you gonna like those 2 songs
OMG! I played this whole tape to pieces! Takin us back Jay!
At 2 min 15 sec She sees her self lololoo
They were great live , close to the stage .