Claim: In 1979, the Pretenders released their version of "Stop Your Sobbing", one of three demos given to Nick Lowe, on their self-titled debut album
Evidence: In 1979, the Pretenders released their version of "Stop Your Sobbing" on their self-titled debut album. The Pretenders' version of "Stop Your Sobbing" was one of three demos given to Nick Lowe and became the A-side for the first single the band released.