Formed in 1978 in London, the original band Hynde, lead and rhythm guitarist James Honeyman-Scott (died 1982), bassist Pete Farndon (died 1983), and drummer Martin Chambers. Save for Hynde, a native of Akron, Ohio, the original band members were all from the U.K. This band was fractured by the drug-related deaths of Honeyman-Scott and Farndon. Since then, numerous subsequent personnel changes have taken place over the years, with Hynde as the sole constant.
With Hynde at the helm, the band experienced a critical resurgence with a trio of albums released between the mid-90s and early 00s that explored a more mature side of the band’s classic sound.
In 2008, the Pretenders' album Break Up the Concrete was released through Shangri-La Music. It was the band's first Top 40 album in the US in 22 years.
In September 2012, as part of the entertainment line-up for the 2012 Singapore Grand Prix, the Pretenders re-grouped with Hynde and Chambers from the original line-up, along with Nick Wilkinson, James Walbourne and Eric Heywood.
Message of Love
The Pretenders Lyrics
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As man and woman
Is to love each other
Take care of each other
When love walks in the room
Everybody stand up
Oh it's good, good, good
Like Brigitte Bardot
Now look at the people
In the streets, in the bars
We are all of us in the gutter
But some of us are looking at the stars
Look round the room
Life is unkind
We fall but we keep gettin' up
Over and over and over and over and over and over
Me and you, every night, every day
We'll be together always this way
Your eyes are blue like the heavens above
Talk to me darlin' with a message of love
Now the reason we're here
Every man, every woman
Is to help each other
Stand by each other
When love walks in the room
Everybody stand up
Oh it's good, good good
Say I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you
Talk to me darlin'
with a message of love
Talk to me darlin' with a message of love
The Pretenders' "Message of Love" is a rallying cry for love and compassion to prevail in a world full of chaos and pain. The song opens with the declaration that the reason we are here, as humans, is to love each other and take care of each other. The chorus encourages everyone to stand up when love walks in the room, as it is a powerful force that brings people together. The lyrics reference the iconic French actress Brigitte Bardot, who represented beauty and sophistication in the 1960s.
The second verse acknowledges the struggles and hardships that people face in life. The line "we are all of us in the gutter," taken from Oscar Wilde's play Lady Windermere's Fan, suggests that everyone experiences difficulties, but some people are able to look beyond them and see the beauty in the world. The lyrics encourage people to keep getting up even when life knocks them down, implying that the power of love can help them persevere.
The final chorus emphasizes that the reason we are all here, as men and women, is to help and stand by each other. The song concludes with an affirmation of love - the repeated declaration of "I love you" is a reminder that love is the ultimate message of hope and positivity that can heal the world.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Chrissie Hynde
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@michaelzarro8871
When music was great. Please someone turn back the clock.
@fabjen1961
Her voice is everything. The control, the sneer, the delivery. Magic.
@mustangmikep51
you nailed it mate...luv her MOJO....
@rinadangelo877
Totally awesome
@NormAppleton
The loss of Honeyman- Scott and Farndon is sad
@v-town1980
The band is everything.
@Dashriprock4
it’s gratifying yet so heartbreaking to see James and Pete here smiling and reveling in the moment. certainly one of the all-time great lineups in rock history
@thoushallbefree5387
That’s exactly what I was thinking.
@route42studios
Couldn’t have said it better. Man they were meant to be there…
@TilsloertBondepike66
Out of this world - Chrissie and this band.