"The Messenger" is a song by Canadian songwriter Daniel Lanois. It is the first track of his album For the Beauty of Wynona. The song was covered by Canadian rock band The Tea Party and was released as a promotional single in Canada. triptych era blank">The Tea Party a visual discography Accessed 19 April 2007 The music video was shot in Toronto, under the direction of George Vale. _Illuminations The Tea Party Collection 2001, DVD, EMI Music Canada, Mississauga.