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"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 (1984). It was most popular in the UK, where it peaked at No. 15 on the UK Singles Chart in December 1983.
- Christmas Jangle Pop Soft Rock [2]
2000 Miles Lyrics: He's gone / 2,000 miles / Is very far / The snow is falling down / It's colder day by day / I miss you / The children were singing / He'll be back at Christmas time / And...
Songfacts®: "2000 Miles" is a tribute to The Pretenders' guitarist James Honeyman-Scott, who died from a drug overdose on June 16, 1982, at 25. His death was a devastating blow to the band, and they took a break from touring and recording to mourn his loss.
Dec 3, 2023 · 2000 Miles: Why Pretenders ‘ Beloved Christmas Song Still Goes The Distance - Dig! Alan York. 03 December 2023. Yearning and heartstring-tugging, Pretenders ’ 1983 single 2000 Miles is widely accepted as one of the Best Christmas songs of all time.