(And as you likely know, the story of The Pretenders isn't really over, but it certainly has to be considered a happy ending. Hynde even re-recorded it herself in 2014.īut it's the original, with the poignant longing in Hynde's voice, that has stood the test of time. It's no wonder the song has become a holiday perennial, inspiring covers from the likes of Coldplay, KT Tunstall, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Natalie Imbruglia and Kylie Minogue, many of those for charitable causes. The beautiful guitar by Robbie McIntosh makes the perfect accompaniment to the longing in Hynde's voice.
Whether through loss or circumstance, we've all had loved ones who've been away from home at Christmas, and this song speaks to that universally. Contents 1 Albums 1.1 Studio albums 1.2 Live albums 1. Knowing that background shouldn't really change your perception of the gorgeous, wistful song. The Pretenders' hit songs include 'Brass in Pocket' (1979), 'Talk of the Town' (1980), 'Message of Love' (1981), 'Back on the Chain Gang' (1982), 'Middle of the Road' (1983), '2000 Miles' (1984), 'Don't Get Me Wrong' (1986), 'My Baby' (1986), and 'I'll Stand by You' (1994). Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light From now on, our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas Make the Yuletide gay From now on, our troubles will be miles away Here we are as in olden days Happy golden days of yore Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more Through the years we all will be together If the fates allow. The album features the singles ' Stop Your Sobbing ', ' Kid ' and ' Brass in Pocket '.
A combination of rock and roll, punk and new wave music, 1 this album made the band famous. But Hynde wrote the song with Honeyman-Scott in mind. Pretenders is the debut studio album by British-American band The Pretenders, released in 1979. Lyrically, most people assume it's about the distance between loved ones separated at the holidays.
This list includes alternative rock and metal Christmas songs, as well as Christmas music from old greats, like Chuck Berry and The Beach Boys, and popular bands today, like Weezer and Coldplay.This song, "2000 Miles," was part of how Hynde worked through it. There are great hard rock and classic rock songs from groups like AC/DC, Queen, and Alice Cooper, alongside fast-paced jingles from punk rockers such as The Ramones and Misfits. Ranging from cute love songs to hard rockingangst songs to ballads, they proved that genres were meant to be mixed. Rock legends from every major sub-genre have put forth holiday tracks that could define any rock Christmas songs playlist, and this list aims to celebrate the best rock Christmas songs. It's fitting, then, that some of the best rock stars throughout history have taken it upon themselves to record good Christmas rock songs. When your hometown is "beginning to look a lot like Christmas," the city blocks are lined with colorful Christmas lights, while many of the homes in your neighborhood might host a spectacular lightshow that would be right at home in an arena rock concert. There are few things as electrifying as the feeling of the holidays, but one of the few contenders is good, high energy rock music. Happy Christmas Baby - The Pretenders 16,310 views 154 Dislike Share Save Tom Fudge 15 subscribers The title of this hard-to-find Christmas song might be wrong but no doubt who the.
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