I chose 1981 music as my theme this year. My newest novel The Summer of Princess Diana is set in the summer of 1981, and oh! the music! Let’s take a look back at a pivotal time in the music industry.
Written by the most fabulous Chrissie Hynde, “Message of Love” was originally released as a single in early 1981, then included on The Pretenders’ album Pretenders II in late 1981. It reached #20 in the UK and got as high as #5 in the US on the Mainstream Rock chart and #44 on the Dance Club chart.
It might not be as well known as some of The Pretenders’ other hits (“Brass in Pocket,” “Back on the Chain Gang”), but it’s really a great song. Everybody stand up!
Martha Reynolds Writes 
I thought I knew all the songs from this period but I don’t recall this one. But, as you said, it’s not as well known as some of their other songs. Weekends In Maine
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“N” was a tough letter this year!
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I love the Pretenders. They had such a distinct sound. Great song. Thanks for sharing!
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I saw them play at the Providence Civic Center. 30 years before I met John M, he told me he was at the same concert and got a guitar pick from Chrissie. Brass in Pocket was my girlfriends favorite song. ZD
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No one like Christie Hynde.
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A newbie for me!
Beth
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I listened to the Pretenders but never knew this song.
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Isn’t it great though?
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I am a HUGE fan of the great Chrissie Hynde! Great choice.
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Thanks, Connie. I’m a huge fan, too.
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Now that was a trip down memory lane.
The Pretenders were so good and Chrissie Hynde’s voice!
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Right??!! Love her!
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Hari OM
I liked the Pretenders and Ms Hynde’s voice – but I don’t recall this song at all!
Blessed weekend to you, Martha. YAM xx
M=Messiah
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And to you, too, Yamini! 💕
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