XTC ~ Wrapped in Grey

[fanniterrette]

Hey, Andy, I know you peruse online stuff. I wanted to know you have meant a lot to me for some 30 years now. There've been so many heartfelt encounters with your music, I could never thank you enough. Once I rode a train through Swindon, that maligned city where you live still, and I could not contain myself for joy at that thought that I was passing near you and your home. I love you, man! Thanks for all you've created. You have been a constant force in music, damn the charts!

[karebearcolin]

I love this song... and I love that you dedicated it to a young girl who is following her dreams... Here is to following dreams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tinfoilhatter]

it's like i remember big chunks of what i am or was when i hear this and other xtc songs...the best of all time...the king of rock! them and joe jackson-haha! and bob mould and sugar...forget about it...days of the new-that kid was brilliant-where'd he go,right?

[allegracloud]

Thank you Andy. Again.

[kingofpunk1977]

This is one of best records no one's ever heard of. A shame this could be featured in any advert or movie & I am sure it would gather interest

[MrJrh58]

Fantastic and beautiful song from an incredible album!!!

[markgardneresq]

To partially quote from earlier comments - a fine video - for a truely great song. I think Andy P stated that the single not being released was like having a stillborn child, it meant that much to them.

[birdarise]

@rmk4362: YES! I've always said "Nonsuch" owes a great deal to the Beach Boys. My favorite album of all time.

[lolabeaz]

Could almost be a Burt Bacharac song, or is that just me?

[Topographer]

Will all you people in press/radio/TV please get your head of of your asses and recognize these geniuses of pop music. Second only to the Beatles.

[Conniesec]

A masterful classic from a criminally under recognized band.

[ph1lanthrope]

Superb clip editing on this XTC masterpiece!! The whole album is a work of art!!

[Magamaguitam]

Thank you for your kind sharing, dearest Phil ^-^

Would you please tell me the name of the album?

Superb indeed!!

Thank you keeblerixix.

[ph1lanthrope]

Yes Mine, it's from XTC's great 1992 album, "Nonsuch" produced by Gus Dudgeon who was also Elton John's long time producer.

[lolabeaz]

I Think it's from "nonsuch"

[Lefthandbadass]

A fine video for a beautiful song.

[rmk4362]

Wrapped In Grey-the lyric where the lyric goes "In others the canvas were dealt" has a Beach Boy esque vocal phrasing.. actually, lots of that in this song.

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[Soundgasm]

If anyone knows the chords please post them I have been trying to get someone to cough them up for years and I dont have the chops to figure them out on my own sadly

[awnplmigo]

The message in this song makes you feel so warm, especially when you're let down by "the loveless ones", when you're appalled by the pretentious pessimisism and cynicism peddled by many artists or when you've forgetten that Art is essentially life-affirming.

Even some XTC fans are underrating Andy. Particularly when the lyrics are taken into account, he may really be the greatest songwriter in the pop history.

[Tkred1]

one of the most underrated songs of all time

If The Beatles had written it, it would have been huge.

[boxferret]

A gnat's whisker away from Brian Wilson... Genius

[MadiYasha]

Andy Partridge made a fucking masterpiece.

[jigglypugz]

@MadiYasha One of many!!!

[jcoleman200743]

Such an awesome song a real shot in the arm & kick in the butt for me!

[TheBigwhitecat]

Oh Yes! This dreamer really appreciates the song and the message. Thanks for a brilliant set of pics.

[p717]

I'm so used to listening to the whole album at a time that I instinctively start "Ugly underneath" in my head when WIG ends on that high note.

[KaitainCPS]

Heh. I know exactly what you mean.

[bimhead01]

i've been struggling lately/i watch this each morning for inspiration thank you it helps me remember who i really am!

[Boysiesbargains]

Hmmm.... inspirational montage of images, truly an antidote for us woken dreamers who refuse to buy the "world wrapped in grey". More power to you.. :-))

[twostikks1]

Holy CRAP, what a really excellent video! I mean, the song is brilliant, too, but WOW, this was just beautiful! If XTC ever finally releases a DVD of video's, this would be SUCH a cool one to include (even though it's not an official XTC video). NICE JOB, and THANKS!

[xtcxtc123]

one of their best songs - don't agree with andy's dad - the ending is inevitable and well they are xtc

[bungalowbill969]

Gorgeous song! nice vid as well..

[YOUENARYEN]

Andy said that Gus Dudgeon (the producer) wanted to make them sound like Elton John ... well, he almost succeeded on this track (listen to the bridge); hoppefully, Brian Wilson influence was stronger ! lovely song, and video too.

[KallenK]

xtc loved the early beach boys. which is brian wilson. not mike love. gross. he cannot even fake it. ew ew ew

[nonsuchfabio]

Brilliant tune! These guys have been tremendous influences on me.

[p717]

Books are burning and Rook are my faves from this album, but WIG is close in comparison.

[flanissimo]

I like the next song on this album even better. But this song is so moving!

[shrew972]

a superb Nonsvch tune!

the Liarbirds

[scissorsman311]

She's not worth it. Pretty girl ftlog.

[jjwagg]

Thank you.

[xtc1959]

great idea it's my favourite song in absolute

[Soundgasm]

For piano players who want to learn the song - check fargenbastich on you tube iasked him to learn it and record it and he did.

[merkiron]

Brilliant video! You did justice to a brilliant song. Andy IS truly a genius, truly the second generation John Lennon, and this song proves it! Thanks!!!!!

[dwalkmusick]

Yeah, ever since I heard them in places

both big and small in NYC, I always thought

of them as successors to the Beatles of

invention and experimentation (Tomorrow

Never Knows, not Long and Winding Road:>)

[flanissimo]

Their later years have a "Beatlesque"ness.  But I just think their earlier stuff has manic thang that is central to appreciating what they're about.

[dwalkmusick]

Oh, yeah, exactly. I loved Andy doing his howls

and growls, always melodic but, as you say,

manic! Even early on, though, their voices sort

of paralleled the Beatles (Andy/John and Colin/Paul)

sort of blending soft with harsh voices in true

harmony. Speaking of which, a great deal of the

later stuff sounds to me a lot like Brian Wilson

& company, no?

[ogo57]

beautiful.one of the best XTC song ever.

[magneato23]

Nice video. This song still gives me goosebumps.

[Soundgasm]

Hands down my favorite XTC track - unparalled song writing brilliance. This cut though in limited release actually made the KFOG playlist. I remember the DJ saying it had the best last 10 seconds of any pop song he had heard

[julianveronica]

wait, i just made the ultimate sleepy mistake. 'tis andy, and not colin responsible for that firefly sound. peace to them both, sheer genius.

[julianveronica]

achingly overcast and lovely...colin is just one of my secret husbands. amen.

[pagekv]

OMGOODNESS I have never had anyone make me a video! THis is so cool, I laughed, I cried, I loved it! This was ammmmazing! Hip hip Horray! that was funny to see me in it 2. THANK YOU TIMES A MILLION! ~Kathleen