Message of Love
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Ohio But my pretty countryside Had been paved down the middle By a government that had no pride The farms of Ohio Had been replaced by shopping malls And muzak filled the air From Seneca to Cuyahoga falls Said, A, O, oh way to go Ohio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: Chrissie Hynde
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"Message of Love" is a song by "The Pretenders", a rock band formed in 1978. The band was originally composed of Chrissie Hynde (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Pete Farndon (bass guitar, backing vocals), James Honeyman-Scott (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Martin Chambers (drums, backing vocals).
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Album InformationThe song first featured on their second album "Pretenders II" released in 1981. This album was a follow-up to the band's highly successful debut album, "Pretenders" released in 1979.
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Single Release"Message of Love" was released as a single in the United States and peaked at #5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock tracks chart.
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Song ThemeThis song carries a strong message of unity and love. It's lyrical content speaks principally about the desire to disseminate or share love.
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Chart PerformanceIn the UK, the song reached #11 in the UK Singles Chart when released as a single in 1981.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was well received by critics with AllMusic marking it as one of the highlights of the "Pretenders II" album.
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Enigmatic LyricsThere has been much debate over the meaning of some portions of the lyrics. The line "we are all of us in the gutter / but some of us are looking at the stars" is a quote from Oscar Wilde's play "Lady Windermere’s Fan."
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Live PerformanceAlthough "Message of Love" was released in the early 80s, it remains a staple in The Pretenders' live sets to this day.
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Recording DetailsThe song was recorded at Wessex Studios in London, an iconic music recording studio where bands like Queen, The Clash, and The Sex Pistols had recorded.
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Music VideoA black and white music video was made for the song which features the band performing in a small studio space. It became a popular video on the then new MTV channel.
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