XTC When You're Near Me I Have Difficulty

[juliano66]

1979- these dudes we're blowing the competition out of the water! The guitar on this moves it into overdrive.

[morfester]

so great

[BillMinworth]

More influential than anything! listen to my stuff and spot the influence!! I am not worthy

[BetterKelt]

By damn, this was, and still is, utterly bloody brilliant.

[oscarpink]

its music like this that makes me not want to be born in '93

[aladdinsaneification]

@oscarpink Ohh I agree! I feel left out!

[wungta]

this is a hot song.

[rocknroll413]

Now I'm feeling like a jelly fish, just a spineless wobbly jelly fish, and it's great!

[49gdawg]

ZERO dislikes????? .....mankind may have a chance after all...

[KoenHead]

"Drums and Wires" still, STILL sounds better than most so-called Rock records these days. It slayed me in 1979 and still puts a smile on my face thirty+ years on. Oh, XTC, please do us ALL a favor and make one more record.

[JRC3034]

I am a total Shrinking Violet that's why I can relate to this song. ;-_-

[macxtc]

Oooooohhh I love this song.... one of the songs that made XTC one of my favorite groups... so many memories....

[ikeaaron]

If this tune doesn't make you feel good, you have no soul.

[asxtc]

My Favourite Album of all time...every track absolutely takes me back to Somerset in the late 70s..Great times, great memories, great tunes...

[Niymaha99]

Killer drum track..... brilliant pop tune...... brilliant band....

[dowcushmanclark]

nice, sharp guitar solo as well.

[4nom4ly]

Brilliance. The first two lines describe me around any gorgeous girl I am attracted to, still to this day after 47 years.

[martinevans123]

best ever jelly fish noise on a pop track.

(B52s Rock Lobster a close second?)

[asxtc]

I used to be an Iceman, living in an Iceman Town....reminds me of Snowman on English Settlement. Brilliant tune wrapped around fantastic lyrics.

[therealsoulproduct]

One of their best songs from their early New Wave days.

[nancyl2]

I answer Yes to all of the above. Yep, add to the list, "babbling like a nervous twit." : -)))) My brain and mouth do not function on the same wave length, BUT when you are near one that somehow makes you feel, all warm and fuzzy inside well that is when the real difficulty arises. This very truthful, little lyrical-wonder is genius. The music makes you feel what I do and it is so magical that I cannot decribe "IT" at all.: -)))) XTC, are truly amazing. Peace and Love to all. ; -)

[martinbonds]

i agree i am a 41 year old detroit techno artist been doing it a long time. XTC is the one group I have loved and followed for so long. Some of the projects I have worked on hit a barrier cause the lyrics must stand up to Andy and Colin's work. Huge benchmark!

[nancyl2]

Where can I find some of your work???? Would be fun to hear it and let you know what I think. I am very good with hearing talent. : -))))))) I can not believe the talent is out there not heard. You could be one of those. : -)))) That would be neat. So answer me, Please!!!!! Peace and love!! My special friend introduced me to XTC and I have just been a fan since then. :-)

[KookyMiss2]

Wot a quirky song! Love it.

[dubuffet69]

One of my early favorites-much thanks

[JMMCL16]

Absolute genius!!! The only reason I am proud to be a Swindonian.

[conhuirmckee]

lol I would be to!

[maxheadway]

"The only reason I am proud to be a Swindonian"

And don't forget Garrard turntables!

[martinevans123]

Gilbert O'Sullivan?

Justin Hayward??

Mark Lamarr???

mmm, maybe not

[SleepyTymeT]

@JMMCL16 You have that stellar-sweet JCSC or whatever it is. The military joint that looks like Aquaman is a regular

[chodzacescierwo]

best lyrics ever

[getorphan]

When I listen on large loud speakers I get a head rush that extends through my spine.

[pearshape333]

love this album my fave , try checking out miles away album by kry youll love it too

[RipRabbitGurl]

THanksssssssssssssssssssss!

[MehefinHeulog]

back beat syncopation kings

phasey vocals pretty hot too

an asmathic attack never sounded so cool

whenyou'renearmyihavedifficult­ytastic

[bramleybull]

"Now i'm feeling like a jellyfish" quality lyric and sound effect to go with it, a superb album too. Favourite track: Helicopter.

[asxtc]

/agrees with both the previous posts.

It's mainly this song that puts D&W at the top of my list.

[ClueSign]

Absolutely perfect.

[Tazz77]

Great song from a great album.