It was also covered by Mark Kozelek, Nancy Wallace, Diane and Bob, Jim Hitchcock and other artists.

Over the years “2000 Miles” has become not only a holiday standard but Hynde’s most enduring song, with more than four dozen recorded covers. The Pretenders originally released 2000 Miles written by Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders released it on the single 2000 Miles in 1983. it was the B-side to “Middle of the Road.” How they got the hard-as-nails Hynde to act in this silly video is something she’s never been asked to explain. The song was released as a single in late 1983 in most of the world in the U.S. Scott’s death hit Hynde particularly hard, and he’s the missing person she’s singing this to and about.

Pretenders leader Chrissie Hynde wrote it in 1983 during the recording of the band’s third LP, “Learning to Crawl,” their first after the deaths of bassist Pete Farndon and lead guitarist James Honeyman-Scott. No, I am not extending the Christmas music season with this tune because, contrary to popular belief and usage, it isn’t a Christmas song, or wasn’t intended as one.

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