Pretenders - 2000 Miles (Official Music Video) [HD Remaster]

You're watching the HD remastered official music video for '2000 Miles' by Pretenders first released as a single in November 1983 and later on the 1984 Platitnum-selling album 'Learning To Crawl'.
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Lyrics:
He's gone
2000 miles
Is very far
The snows falling down
It's colder day by day
I miss you
The children were singing
He'll be back at Christmas time
And these frozen and silent nights
Sometimes in a dream
You appear
Outside under the purple sky
Diamonds in the snow
Sparkle
Our hearts was singing
It felt like Christmas time
2000 miles
Is very far through the snow
I'll think of you
Wherever you go
He's gone
2000 miles
Is very far
The snows falling down
It's colder day by day
I miss you
I can hear people singing
It must be Christmas time
I hear people singing
It must be Christmas time
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[@MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte]

my favourite Christmas song...

[@marilyn1379]

I lost a Daughter and a Son. Christmas is always hard.

[@glynismcdonnell7639]

I lost my best friend in April. Murdered by her boyfriend, and left a son and daughter. Miss her so very much.

[@markweeks2439]

Phy

[@BCAD01]

@@marilyn1379 so sorry

[@cosmicstargazer10]

Just, YES. Merry Christmas Everyone. To all the people 2000 miles away from each other.

[@quentinhaigy2668]

Is this what angels sound like ? Incredibly moving voice

[@vitoanstadt1118]

and so simple and so beautiful face

[@ste9281]

This is probably one of the most underrated Christmas songs around. It doesn’t seem to get the massive airplay it deserves.

[@Mattgotsdagreenlight]

It should... All the cover artist like train kt tustall and some others should get radio airplay

[@girlmidgard9571]

It's on the Walmart store xmas loop...have heard it more this year than the year it came out...

[@Mattgotsdagreenlight]

I heard the train version at a goodwill last year and I was hooked!

[@garypatishnock9673]

Underrated only because of the title. If it was called "2000 Miles (at Christmastime)" it would have gotten the recognition.

[@SalemGhassanHanna]

I always recommend it to people. It's not famous but I doubt it'll ever be forgotten either.

[@mutebe100]

This is not a song. It is soul

[@FurtherReview]

I get emotional every time I hear this song. It so perfectly captures the feeling of loss during a normally joyous holiday. The real magic is in the verses that subtly change: "He'll be back at Christmastime" ... "It felt like Christmastime" ... and finally, "It must be Christmastime" -- which to me indicates that in the depths of her sadness, she almost forgot the holiday but is now beckoned by the hopeful sounds of the season. (Just one question: Why is the video so goofy?)

[@KeithLennox-o5u]

Word !

[@vitoanstadt1118]

The whole human life and sense of it in a few so simple words

[@Thomasuki267]

Lost my wife last month. This song captures the grief amidst the regular themes of the season, and how alone it makes you feel, and how you dream, then wake up.

[@liesbethwilmots7831]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@jobijobajobijobo4914]

So sorry for you loss

[@jeffkwak2190]

I've lost many friends and family, music like this helps 💞

[@ArcanePath360]

Jesus Dude. That's rough. I thought I was going though a rough time with my family. Hang in there bro. I hope things get better for you. Just stay away from alcohol. It only makes it worse, believe me.

[@kristak4421]

I’m sorry 😢

[@samlewis7878]

This song is breath takingly beautiful....It never gets old.

[@hammbone6073]

She's so beautiful inside

[@johnbruno3285]

December 22nd. First day of winter. My father has been gone over 4 years. Just had a woman I love leave me behind. But I'm still here. I'm gonna live my life. I'm gonna enjoy every sandwich. Every beer. Every spring until it's my time. God bless us all.

[@stabilis8895]

Merry Christmas mate 🍻🎄

[@johnbruno3285]

@@stabilis8895 Merry Christmas buddy. 😊🍻

[@mikejones-fv2ki]

'enjoy every sandwich,' RIP Warren Zevon

[@DavidSugarman-f9p]

God bless you mate

[@jamesbowen8960]

That's the spirit,slugger!😂

[@Lalop11]

My mother passed away 3 years ago. Her birthday was on December 29th, this song still bring tears to my eyes as the “Christmas time” also reminded me her birth day was coming. I still sometimes see her in dreams.

[@danielesteve8359]

Mine too. Died in Christmas 2017. They're not dreams, they just visit us.

[@rahimlungrongmei1442]

😢😢😢😢 may God bless you

[@heidiort2438]

Underrated group 😢

[@elasticsynapsis9330]

How are they “underrated”?

[@iamshadowbanned699]

My grandmother passed away just 4 days before Christmas this year. I dedicate this song to her and my late father. I will see you in another life. I love you both.

[@CaesarInVa]

Your grandmother and your father will be with you always.

[@christinefrancis8445]

❤

[@andro99991]

Last Christmas I was with the best person in the world. This Christmas-she is literally 6000 miles away. And I can hear people singing Christmas songs and I miss her so much. Merry Christmas everyone! Have a good blessed one.

[@MartinBluck]

Merry Christmas, I hope you're doing ok

[@jez6208]

I adore this song. Isn't Christmas without it. As for Chrissy, God! How gorgeous! When I hear this, I'm young again. Mum and Dad are still alive, and the future is unknown and full of hope, potential, and mystery. That's all mostly gone now. But, for a brief few weeks a year, I hear this song, and the past comes winging back. Merry Christmas. Everyone. 🎅

[@cynthiaschram8021]

Merry Christmas to you!!

[@jez6208]

@@cynthiaschram8021 thanks. I'll save it until December. I hope you have a smashing criggy too!

[@Ken_Casanova]

I am with you!

[@avalondreaming1433]

I agree. It makes you long for all the loved ones who have gone. ❤

[@sandrawatson-hr1cy]

Great comment,could not of descibed it better P.D.W

[@angelatulloch-of4ql]

just lisening to this now what a beaut of a song wish i was back at 1983 no cares or worries just a great life

[@kev36630]

Merry Christmas 2023

[@fearsomebeard4290]

And 2024!🌲

[@mrmojorisin8752]

Learning to Crawl--there is no better 1980s record. And it has aged perfectly.

[@deniscruz6112]

I love this song, it gives me a feeling I cannot explain, it's like happiness and sadness at the same time.

[@hassmahmoud]

Same here 🌹

[@slawson184]

Exactly spot on

[@turbotim129]

Underated comment, so true, i love this song but it also makes me feel like my old man just abandoned me :)

[@AimeeDugger-tw5tb]

Yesssss! Totally agree. Reminds me of a love from the past yet makes me happy at the same time

[@ofuel8037]

Touche man, I love this song, beautiful stuff.

[@dannyrigg9455]

Nearly 40 years later.. Still the best Christmas song.

[@kerrieflindall4437]

I wouldn't go that far!

[@bapete5159]

One of the very many .......👍🇬🇧🤓

[@andrewgahan3568]

Tuesday December 13th 2022

[@puposbela]

Is not a Christmas song. Never was.

[@lil._.dragons]

...it's 4 years old....

[@sophiesinister8516]

This is my absolute favorite Christmas song that isn’t a traditional Christmas song. It’s so beautiful and unique.

[@chrissiepoppyspotssiwel]

Mine too! I love it! I’m listening to it now for the final time until Xmas 2025! It’s Christmas when I hear this song…

[@Parasmunt]

She has such a unique voice, always elevates me. This is one of my favourite Christmas songs.

[@jeffross8400]

The Pretenders could NOT have done this one any better...its perfect..

[@zimbag]

Im flying home on Christmas eve to see my wife and kids. Cyprus to Scotland just happens to be 2000 miles. Ive been listening to this and choking back sweet tears all day long.

[@catherinesumner9708]

I used to feel exactly the same when my kids were still in Africa and am abroad. Every Christmas that song was always my song,still is though it's so sad for us foreigners. It's my favourite song ever..

[@stephenlisson1994]

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!! mate....to you and your loving family.

[@catherinesumner9708]

@@stephenlisson1994 Merry Christmas to you dear.

[@paddypup1836]

Goodluck and happy Christmas

[@marionrobson9384]

How gorgeous!🥰

[@HomeAtLast501]

I heard this on the radio yesterday, and it struck me as such a unique, original, beautiful Christmas song What a talent. No cliches in this song. And the music is fantastic.

[@karlschiffer7442]

Happy Christmas to anyone listening to this in 2023. Timeless!!

[@burkhardraum1956]

Thx, happy Xmas 😊😀🎉🎶🇩🇪🎄🎄

[@drawarat]

merry christmas!

[@Zardox2]

Merry Christmas!

[@vikkideissler3648]

2024

[@nuchems]

Heard this song today in the grocery store. It’s my favourite song for Christmas and has been for many years. I will have played it 50 times by December 25. Merry Christmas everyone!

[@justcurious3119]

Merry Christmas!

[@harrybutler4459]

I've played it 25 times now at least and it's the 15th 🤣🤣

[@michaellerach3535]

I heard it in the grocery store too ! And started to remember how cool of a song this was . Merry Christmas !

[@JV-lk9my]

Merry christmas

[@OScaleMike]

After 40 years, I still miss her.

[@romanslegion7771]

One of the most amazing voices of our generation. Her perfect pitch and take no prisoners attitude is an Icon, a tough broad with a heart of gold. Oh how we love her.

[@iamshadowbanned699]

It's December again, and this song never fails to make me feel things in this part of the year.

[@RussellHardy-y6i]

chrissy sings like a angel ,and the guitar riff is brilliant

[@EnnVee959]

10000%

[@Lee71England]

OK, Christmas must truly be approaching......I've just played this for the first time in 49 weeks. (And will continue to play it for the next three.) And no Christmas for me is ever complete without this one and Greg Lake's I Believe In Father Christmas. Possibly (probably?) the two finest festive tunes of my 51 years on earth. 🎄🎅☃

[@flossycee1012]

Love them and FAIRYTALE OF NEWYORK.BRILLIANT.🥰

[@elliottengland9525]

From a fellow England. I wish you a merry Christmas. Also such a classic. Have a good one.

[@LydiaStarz]

My bestie is coming home from hosp.right now with a broken shoulder. This has been a rough year for us. So I am jamming before she gets here! Not surprised to see us still playing this truly underrated Christmas Song today. Merry Christmas

[@Lee71England]

@@elliottengland9525 Merry Christmas to you too mate. Make sure you play this one at least once on the 25th.

[@Mike-nt9sx]

Cheers!

[@PreppingWithSarge]

Still one of the most under-rated Christmas songs EVER! 🙌

[@loris9744]

My absolute favorite Christmas song of the modern era

[@timothyjoyce9554]

The mighty voice of chrissy hynde. Un believable and unique at the same time.

[@BenMcMullan13]

Can't listen to this without shedding a tear somehow makes you miss all those gone. Special mention to my mum who passed away boxing day 2013 she's always been my guardian angel

[@stevedouglas3975]

Back when Xmas songs were good. 70s and 80s the best eras.

[@mattval6293]

And when Christmas actually meant something

[@kandyhill2268]

💯%! It's Christmas Day, 2024 today. Belated Merry Christmas, Steve! 🕊

[@Wickedlover4]

This song makes my mom cry every time she hears it this was the song that was playing on the radio the day her and my dad brought me home from the hospital when I was born which will be 21 years ago on the 27th of this month

[@kurtlewis1292]

I love this song. I remember listening to it as a 20 yo in 1984 when I was sitting in a gate shack at a Hawk Missile site on a snowy mountain top in West Germany. I always volunteered to work Christmas and preferred the midnight to 6am shift - it was silent, snowing heavily, and incredibly beautiful. It's one of my deepest memories.

[@FilAmFarm]

Thank you for your service

[@FilAmFarm]

My dad was with the HERC in Greece same time

[@KL-tz3cm]

Sounds like a very cool way to celebrate, memories and good music is sometimes all you need:)

[@RitzyTrailerII]

Thank you for your service.

[@john_in_boston]

That's one heck of an EVOCATIVE scene you bring! That could be a music video, a movie moment, a short story.

[@cannibalronny7314]

most underrated vocal artist ever,her voice is beautiful

[@craigfazekas3923]

True, true. Just don't ever offer her a steak & ale dinner.... She might rip your tongue out & shove it in your eye !! Militant vegetarian is she, she is....😜

[@Nick-ne4ln]

Craig lol what

[@mc2594]

She's Beautiful period .. and full stop.

[@gr.vo.3058]

One of the most powerful female voices to ever be recorded. And she can run with the heavy hitters too. Dylan, McCartney, Sinatra, and many more collaborations.

[@comeupandseememakeme]

The problem with Chrissie/ Pretenders was they had a brilliant flash for the first 3 albums and then the music became like a lounge act. They never did it again really after Learning to Crawl.

[@temibobo6147]

This song gives me goosebumps each time I listen to it... it's so Christmas! 🥰

[@mariabean1786]

Check out Greg lake I believe in Father Christmas that’ll give you goosebumps too

[@andrewgahan3568]

November 3rd 2022 713am

[@brianallsopp69]

This and "December Will Be Magic Again " by Kate Bush,,,, you know Christmas is a Knocking

[@TheNicky9905]

Yes same!!

[@ddanson5831]

@@mariabean1786 Yes an absolute classic from 1975 I think.

[@Burty_YT]

It's December 2021, let's see how many legends are listening to this masterpiece♡

[@quincee3376]

Yes. And i just noticed i had commented on here 2 years ago. This song is timeless.

[@shaunrichardson1142]

Me! My favourite Xmas song

[@stinkobinko]

My fav!!

[@chriscalvert5887]

I am and I'm a legend

[@jimoconnell9870]

this is a timeless Christmas classic, one of my favourite Christmas songs, sounds better in these crazy times, jim O'Connell

[@markwilkinson6731]

My favourite Christmas song ever.. Its absolutely timeless

[@thepianist7084]

Yet another example of 1980's musical greatness.

[@toeey14]

While I don’t share your love of 80s music, this song is a great one.

[@jahno7154]

For me the 70s had better Christmas songs.

[@HomeAtLast501]

That's what I'm talking about.

[@JohnnyKnackertache.]

Yes And Caravan of Love By The Housemartins.

[@exactsame]

Wow! 40 Years!

[@harkyo]

It's December 28, 2023 and this song is still a tearjerkimg banger for all thise away from family and loved ones. Karaoke tinight, baby!❤🎄🙏🏽🗽🇺🇸🇵🇭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🎄🎄🎄🎵🎤

[@wazza8610]

December 2023 some things never get old! This song will be going long after me and you! Merry Christmas!!

[@rocha2333]

Most beautiful christmas song ever. Simple and emotive.

[@bobbyxdazzler]

one of the most underrated xmas songs

[@carlnuttall5951]

Definitly brill song

[@glenn9683]

My second favourite after War is over

[@ryanodonovan9497]

I certainly would've preferred it as the UK Christmas Number One rather than The Flying Pickets' cover of Yazoo's Only You.

[@rolandet]

How is it underrated? Cause it's played everywhere

[@TheLastAngryMan01]

rolandet All the Christmas songs play everywhere, but this one doesn’t tend to rank highly in the rankings of Christmas songs they have on TV every year.

[@jay_jayx]

I first heard this song in 2006 (don't mind me, I know I was late, I'm a millennial lol) and I instantly fell in love with it. My dad passed away on 12/23/19 from cancer. So close to Christmas time. The first year I couldn't process anything especially being so close to the holiday. The second year I couldn't process anything due to Covid. This year, when I listened to this song (felt like the first time I ever heard it) I could finally let it all out. Thank you Chrissie for your amazing vocals on this song. Thank you The Pretenders for creating such a masterpiece. They will never know how much this helps me grieve. Much love and Merry Christmas.

[@your_fm_dial]

2000 Miles showcases Hynde's luscious voice, technical precision and poetic gift. Great song. Great artist.

[@rexburgess1405]

I can't say great things about the video. The song is one of the most beautiful and whimsical songs I've ever heard. I love her voice.

[@bcb2555]

This girl has the raw innocence in her voice not many have it touches your soul and gives you goosebumps at the same time

[@Gordonjamesramsayofficial]

Hello Thank you so much How are you doing?

[@roisinobrien8408]

This song is about finding your way home for Christmas whatever form that takes. Plus I love all the cute stuffed animals, the Major Barbara Salvation Army reference and actually seeing Chrissie's eyes after a bang trim.

[@brinkssb2284]

Tough year. Dad died. Daughters are 2000+ miles away and won’t be back at Christmas time. COVID. But then I listen to songs such as this and marvel at its poignancy and beauty. Things always get better in time.

[@rasambuca17]

Sorry & prayers to your family. My Uncle passed to for Covid last week

[@erronblack1]

Sorry for your loss.

[@kebabremover6024]

God bless ❤

[@younglock5499]

Hold tight.I’m sure you’re Dad would have wanted that..Good times just around the corner.

[@efittheodorou2975]

💗

[@JamesfromScotland]

This puts the hair at the back of my neck on end,it is an absolutely beautiful piece of Christmas tradition

[@kandyhill2268]

Merry Christmas! 🕊

[@muratahmed9498]

I will forever love this tune and Chrissie Hyndes voice ❤️❤️

[@carolcollins4878]

I love this Christmas song, it's hot in Australia at Christmas, but reminds that the rest of the world is there, Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday Jesus

[@calvinblack2167]

One of the best Xmas songs…. Great song , great voice..

[@flossycee1012]

Agreed, 💯 Amazing 😍

[@LydiaStarz]

Merry Christmas Calvin.

[@calvinblack2167]

@@LydiaStarz aww thanks 😊 you too lol

[@quentinsavage1123]

Christmas* you fucking heretic.

[@calvinblack2167]

@@quentinsavage1123 you will be fine :)

[@FriendshipL]

Merry Christmas. This song is one of my favorite carols. it's touching

[@y_ringoffire]

The greatest christmas song. I remembered the phrase “I miss you.” by listening to this song.

[@jackschmit277]

For a tribute song to a fallen band member, this is one great Christmas song

[@muppetrowlf1473]

Absolutely. And what a guitarist he was. Such a waste. But, drugs are bad.

[@henry6354]

James Honeyman Scott Rip...😔 🇮🇹

[@vaux_wolf4281]

He was only 25 RIP James 🌹❤️

[@jackschmit277]

@@muppetrowlf1473 2000 miles through the snow, is very hard. That doesn't mean what we think it means.

[@velmadunkin18]

This song holds a special place in my heart. Long story love it.

[@petersonlafollette3521]

It sounds like some kind of psychedelic anthem to Christ- he also traveled the world.

[@secretfacekid8920]

I cry and think of my late wife when she sings “I miss you”.

[@tonyves]

God mate. She is with you now and whenever. Surely - forget those who tell you differently - you know it's true.

[@kandyhill2268]

My sincerest deepest sympathies! 🕊

[@streichegzdominquesjf4591]

Gets better and better every year, just like a fine wine one of the most underrated xmas songs

[@caseysmith544]

Yes I agree.

[@TheNicky9905]

I'm in my mid 40's, how the hell haven't I heard this before?????? WOW! What a beautiful song, I grew up with the Pretenders but today in the car I Heard it for the first time? Thank God my phone (Pixel 6 Pro) has this feature has a feature which I Never really use called Now Playing so I could look it up when I got home or I'd never have found it, just beautiful:)

[@tomsdottir]

I remember listening to this nearly 40 years ago when, newly married, I waited for my husband to come back from a 6 month deployment with the army. Oh how I cried. 😂

[@Gordonjamesramsayofficial]

Hello Thank you toms. How are you doing?

[@leerand4824]

"In these frozen and silent nights Sometimes in a dream you appear," that line always gets me 🥹

[@lanawilliams2403]

I miss my dad so much. People always tell your loved ones that you love them. Life is short

[@indiaalphanovember8217]

One thing I learned when (after losing both my parents) is start your day and end your day with "I love you". Same with phone calls.

[@paulgreenway8766]

I always do :) as your right life is to short not too, and to say you love someone is easy when you truly do :)

[@rockandperception2]

I know what u mean. I Miss my Dad, so much, too. I'm Truly Sorry about your Dad. Look after yourself. And Keep the Faith. And a Merry Christmas, to You.

[@ruthbarnes537]

Miss my dad too, especially at Christmas, he loved Christmas and always made it fun. 🤗

[@imanasshole2813]

Okay

[@RedwoodGeorge]

I had the pleasure of seeing Chrissie Hynde perform a few years back in December. She doesn't typically sing this song at her concerts but since it was the holiday season, we got to hear this song as a special treat...

[@adeboluademiloludada129]

This song sends shivers down my spine, no matter how many times I listen to it.

[@petersonlafollette3521]

It has a musical mantra/drone effect- of no beginning or end...

[@petersonlafollette3521]

It has a drone musical feel and if course Chrissie's ethereal lyrics...

[@jackp160]

Me too. Always.

[@neilwalsh4058]

Me too

[@TheEarlHaight]

Her voice is incredibly moving

[@rtcharge]

Funny how the old Christmas songs are still the best

[@Jason-ot4ds]

That's what grandma said!

[@shirleyappel9162]

First time I ever hear this song and I love the Pretenders. Prayers of comfort to you all that have lost a loved one.

[@mikestock969]

Merry Christmas, may God continue to bless you in all you do. 🤗🤗🤗

[@善逸-z7e]

for……… James Honeyman-Scott 😢😢😢 とても悲しい😢 薬物依存で亡くなって しまった 初期のギターリストの死に を忍んで作った曲です🎶 Thank you James Honeyman-Scott😢😢 fromJapan✨

[@trabiator1973]

3 days ago, I was listening to this emotional song in a market and it makes me tears in my eyes. And seeing all people quiet underneath their mask makes it not better. I hope Christmas in 2021 get better. Best wishes to all and especially to those, who lost a loved one this year ❤️

[@trabiator1973]

@Fred Virtuoso What you write is total nonsense. If I have the opportunity to be vaccinated, I will.

[@moddworker9884]

@Fred Virtuoso This is stupid!

[@善逸-z7e]

本当に素晴らしい 言葉、、そして 気づかい、、、、 ありがとうございます😢 🙇🙇🙇🙇🙇 fromJapan、、、

[@MrsGiddydiddy]

It is Christmas time again.

[@robertpaige4165]

🙏🏻💛

[@lead5s]

One of my fav christmaas songs. hope everyone has a happy christmas

[@Zephaniah3verse17]

This song was the first ever slow dance that my wife and I had, when we started going out at the office Christmas Party on 20 December 1984. We're now about to have our 40th Christmas together and the love between us has matured like a great oak tree and this song has matured like a fine wine. We have walked a lot more than 2,000 miles (very far!) through snow, rain, blow; but our hearts are still singing and it still feels like Christmas time. Diamonds in the snow sparkle!

[@maureencholewka9755]

That’s beautiful you are so lucky and blessed -hope I’m next it’s been a solitary journey!!

[@Notascousebird]

Weirdly enough, I’m so glad I worked at tescos over the holidays. They played this on loop and I had no idea who it was (I’m 22). A Christmas staple.

[@tnetroP]

I've always loved this song. Now in my mid 50's and have experienced the loss of so many people in my life including close family members I've come to realise the cleverest part of this song, given why it was written, is that slow introduction and build up. It's the way the loss of someone just creeps up on you. It builds like thet start of the song. It's very clever.

[@thoushallbefree5387]

I’m not a Christian but this song reminds me of of great times when my parents were alive and I had nothing to worry about except peer pressure. 😢I miss my parents and brother.. life is such a challenge sometimes but these memories I don’t ever want to forget! The cortisol is flowing out with these tears, I guess it’s a good thing.

[@lhart99]

Amen to that. Not a religious person either, despite my amen to your comment. I've always found everything I need in music (my religion I guess). Being homeless, countless mental health issues, ect., ect. It has help me live another day. Anyway, thanks for sharing. I hope music continues to inspire you.

[@kimthetruthofit6965]

I love your post and feel entirely the same Christmas brings back all those special memories they ate our Christmas treasure 🥰💝

[@richardtaylor8297]

Amen God bless in Jesus Christ x

[@MrCalrichy]

This is a song about a long-distance relationship coming to a heartbreaking end at Christmas time. What does you not being christian have to do with its nostalgia ? is it because your parents were christian ?

[@thoushallbefree5387]

@@MrCalrichy I used to be Christian so when I heard this song I was very young at the time, living with my parents. The nostalgia is that this song was being played during this time of year back in 1983, so it brings me back to those days having all my family around.

[@andrewlikesnachos12]

Such a great underrated Christmas song

[@violetdesmond-barrett5874]

Missed it on Christmas but it's the 7th of Jan, 2025, & it finally popped into my head that I NEEDED to hear it. Oh, the emotions that are stirred by this dreamy bittersweet song...💔🎄❄⛄😢

[@garymontes1901]

Wow, same thing happened to me also, but on January 11, 2035. Yes, the emotions! 🥲

[@lesoconnor5445]

1984 what a year for christmas songs - Band Aid, Last Christmas, 2000 miles and lots more I was 10 y.o and remember all them well

[@TampaFanatic1]

I was 19 Wes and remember it well too! Merry Christmas!

[@witekm2152]

Band Aid was annoying, this song is great.

[@gethin9896]

I was 14 years from my birth but I love them all

[@rjjcms1]

This one was actually Christmas 1983.

[@longviewfarm226]

Gethin Evans me too👍

[@Darthmgtow]

Brilliant song to listen to at Christmas time...

[@Anthonycoup]

we have all lost people and it’s been a hard year but let’s celebrate what we have, happy Christmas !

[@carolcollins4878]

I love that it's underrated, it feels like it's mine even more.

[@MartinBluck]

Hugs to anyone struggling around this time of year ❤

[@seangiere8068]

it ain't Christmas without this song

[@georgiasmith64]

And Greg Lakes' Father Christmas

[@kimwright8768]

Best Christmas Song Ever 2000 Miles From The Pretenders ❤🔥

[@genosmith8020]

Wow..I'm the only recent one here..very lonely st the top..lol..it's 2023..lol..anyhow this is a beautiful song.different...Merry Christmas to all

[@gypsyrayne890]

I Love Chrissy and The Pretenders. Just woke up singing this tune in my Head. They never air play anymore. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@Grimwriggler]

2000 miles is really 2000 years .and he'll be back at Christmas time . eyes to the skies

[@ibosquez5238]

Eyes to the skies ❤

[@Grimwriggler]

Amen!@@ibosquez5238

[@reneehaas9438]

This song reminds me of driving in a blizzard at night, feeling like you are in a little cozy capsule, while rest of world is storming. all you have is radio and headlights. Thinking of long ago holidays with long ago loves. At home later, thankful for your car getting you there. All is finally still, with layer of sparkly diamonds coating everything.

[@youraccountingprofessor5013]

That was beautiful. Yes, this song reminds me of returning home at night after a night's partying with friends during the Christmas holiday season....returning home to a warm, safe home with family as the snow fell from the purple darkness above, while all around was cloaked in hushed stillness, well before full-on adulthood with its worries and concerns over car insurance, leaking roofs, heating bills and shoveling of walkways....a time when life stretched out before us in all its infinite potential like a highway stretching out into the desert.

[@MsAppassionata]

Omg! You two are poets. I have nothing further to add.

[@alexc8209]

nice, i never took a car for granted in the 880's i was always grateful if it got me somewhere after a long trip. cars are so reliable now its almost boring. lol

[@billtomo]

That’s exactly the picture I have in my head. We must be twins....Merry Christmas.2021.

[@petersonlafollette3521]

Nice- has a Charles Dickens poential/feel to filmed sequence

[@wolfrace-oe2mg]

Still my favourite Christmas song, not played enough on radio

[@maureencholewka9755]

Totally

[@craigsteven7805]

It's June and I've heard it 3 times on Sirius radio this week. Crazy

[@rebeccabuster7861]

Nothing makes me feel more Christmassy than this song! It always gives me a warm cosy feeling! Not long now everyone 🎄🎄🎄

[@Ahldor]

This christmas I heard this song on the radio, and I instantly thought it was a new song but then I got that feeling of familiarity. I must have heard this song before, but I couldn't place it. Remembered part of the lyrics, Googled it and turned up here. Of course I have heard it, some 35 years ago... Such a timeless piece. Thanks to the Radio station for playing some 50 different christmas songs this year, instead of the seven or eight usual songs on repeat..

[@rubberbiscuit99]

Gorgeous chiming textured guitar, impressionistic lyrics, and the voluptuous vocals of the incomparable Chrissie Hynde. It's longing in a song, and it hits me hard in my throat and chest.

[@williamtoshiakisuinaga3529]

The best Christmas song in all times!Merry Christmas for everyone!🌲

[@liamhobson5407]

Never head this song before at 28y old. Head it on the radio, got home searched the song and played it on repeat for the rest of the day

[@robertlarson713]

Next Saturday is Christmas 🎄 2021 and this song is a must for me every year! I love The Pretenders!

[@billtomo]

It’s 23.18 on Christmas Eve and I’m listening to all my fave tracks til midnight with a tear in my eye. Merry Christmas to everyone of all religions, wishing you all peace and a brighter future.

[@AddyAdderson]

The last truly great christmas song ever written. Absolutely beautiful.

[@topsyturvy1982]

This is the most beautifully made programme I’ve watched in recent years. I’m totally obsessed with the characters, setting, plot, themes etc. it’s gone right into my heart ❤️

[@monikat7785]

I always think about my Parents listening to this song. I miss them.

[@jeffeverhart8464]

They're never far