Posted on 12/24/2024 8:18:42 AM PST by MtnClimber
Original song written and composed by Chrissie Hynde; recorded in 1983 by The Pretenders "2000 Miles" is a song by British-American rock band Pretenders. Written by lead vocalist Chrissie Hynde and produced by Chris Thomas, it was released on 18 November 1983 as the second single from their third studio album, Learning to Crawl. It was most popular in the UK, where it peaked at No. 15 on the UK Singles Chart in December 1983. Wikipedia
The lyrics were written after the band’s original guitarist James Honeyman-Scott passed away in 1982, at the age of 25.
Chrissie Hynde’s lyrics --‘He’s gone, it’s very far…’ ‘I’ll think of you, wherever you go…’
LOVE the song, but I doubt that’s the case for the Neocons, since it’s talking about a Christian holiday.
I fondly remember those years, and this song/album. It was the first CD I ever bought. Setting aside her politics, Hynde always struck me as at least being genuine, and very talented. Saw the Pretenders twice, once in a very, very small venue tucked away in semi-remote resort. Those were indeed the days!
One of the saddest Christmas songs ever, but hauntingly beautiful.
The album (cassette!) that it is on is probably one of the first couple cassettes I ever bought. The video is a bit more fun. Not crazy fun, but a bit more light-hearted.
Story was that she was asked how she can allow Rush Limbaugh to use her song ("My City Was Gone") as his show's theme song - she said her dad was a US Marine and loved Rush Limbaugh. Way cool.
Love this song.
That is the story that Rush told on his radio show too.
My absolute favorite tune to hear this time of year, although it is not a Christmas song. Written for the bandmate that died and how she missed him. The video with the fisherman and Santa is wild.
We should start a Favorite Christmas Song Thread, eh? :)
Merry Christmas!
May I?
Another fave
Robert Earl Keene
Merry Christmas From the Family :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P37xPiRz1sg
Thank you for this gem
Thanks, that was a funny song.
If you really want to set them off, try “2000 Mules”.
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