Why is ipod touch background always black?

I'm not sure if this is a problem with my iPod, or just the way it's supposed to work.
I've got what I think is a second generation iPod Touch (chrome back plate, and no camera).
Version: 4.2.1 (8C148)
Model: MB531LL
I set the "wallpaper" to the same default background as I have in my iPhone - the gray colored background with bubbles all over.
On the iPhone, this works fine.
On the iPad, the background remains black.
Is there a different setting I need to use?  I think I've done everything right, and even reset the iPod to "new", but the background behind all my apps is still a solid black color.

Changing the home screen background is not a feature of the second gen ipod touch.
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