My City Was Gone
Pretenders
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I went back to Ohio But my city was gone There was no train station There was no downtown South Howard had disappeared All my favorite places My city had been pulled down Reduced to parking spaces A, o, way to go Ohio Well I went back to Ohio But my family was gone I stood on the back porch There was nobody home I was stunned and amazed My childhood memories Slowly swirled past Like the wind through the trees A, o, oh way to go Ohio I went back to Ohio But my pretty countryside Had been paved down the middle By a government that had no pride The farms of Ohio Had been replaced by shopping malls And Muzak filled the air From Seneca to Cuyahoga falls Said, a, o, oh way to go Ohio
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Written by: CHRISTINE HYNDE, DAVE BROCK, N. TURNER
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13 facts about this song
Album Info"My City Was Gone" is a track from the album "Learning to Crawl" (1984), which is the third studio album by English-American rock band "Pretenders".
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Inspirational SourceThe song was inspired by Chrissie Hynde's return to her hometown of Akron, Ohio. She was disappointed to find that it had been almost completely overtaken by urban development.
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SongwriterThis song was written by the band's frontwoman, Chrissie Hynde.
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Lyrics ThemesThe song's lyrics depict Hynde's disillusionment with modern society and her longing for the simplicity of her childhood.
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Style and Genre"My City Was Gone" falls under Rock genre, and particularly adheres to the New Wave and Punk Rock subgenres.
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ReceptionAlthough it wasn't a huge hit on the pop charts, the song has drawn great acclaim for its catchy tune and thought-provoking lyrics.
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Environmental MessageThe song is often praised for its environmental message, highlighting the destruction caused by industrialization.
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VersatilityDespite its serious themes, "My City Was Gone" is also well known for its funky bass line, demonstrating the Pretenders' versatility.
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Used in MediaThis song became widely recognized in the US as the theme song for "The Rush Limbaugh Show", one of the most listened-to talk radio shows.
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Legal IssueHynde initially didn't like the rebroadcasting of her song on Limbaugh's show. However, she allowed it to continue in exchange for Limbaugh donating to animal rights charities, which are close to her heart.
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Live PerformancesThe Pretenders have often played "My City Was Gone" in their live sets, and it continues to be a fan favorite.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists in the years since its release, demonstrating its lasting impact on the music industry.
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Song LengthThe official album version of the song has a duration of 5 minutes and 25 seconds.
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