@gfrancisbacon- thanks for the reply. I looked up the wiki of the album to be sure, but it really doesnt matter, does it..I had it for years before a friend told me it was a concept album- either or, the songs are marvelous, and as a born again atheist (?) the song Dear God still makes me cry to this very day.
@JavelBleach Andy Partridge nearly had the tender for the James And The Giant Peach movie but Randolph Scott ended up doing it instead. The good news though is that many of the would-be movie songs available to hear.
Ask one of the many fans on this page and I'm sure they will inundate you!
@unkleskratch I see it as more like a number of story threads woven together, for instance: I can picture the teenage couple from "Grass" as the same young adult couple from "The Meeting Place". Likewise, the character singing "1000 Umbrellas" could be the same guy from "That's really super, Supergirl" Etc.
If you appreciate this recording...check-out a 1968 release by a Band called Family. The recording in question was entitled "Music From A Doll's House."
I agree I agree I agree, but - if your (only joking - you're) reading this - and if your able to - please upload "Everything". Otherwise there's no telling what drugs I might tske to fill the void. Thanking youse in advance
My favorie song on this gem of an album. The only reason they weren't big was lack of radio/video play & the fact that partridge had chronic stagefright. Such a missed opportunity. His vocals make me think of joe jackson everytime out.
I bought this on VINYL when it first was released.This song is soooo deep. More people should try looking within themselves and sail around their soul.They might discover something.
Sine I first heard XTC, they have never ceased to amaze me. awesome. thanks for posting.
rundoetx 1 week ago
one of my favs.... r they singin' 'bout me??
trhsailor 1 month ago
the drum is crazy
DonVanVliet83 2 months ago
One of my favorite drumming songs I can think of....just too cool.
k2ombs 3 months ago
@gfrancisbacon- thanks for the reply. I looked up the wiki of the album to be sure, but it really doesnt matter, does it..I had it for years before a friend told me it was a concept album- either or, the songs are marvelous, and as a born again atheist (?) the song Dear God still makes me cry to this very day.
All the best -Unk.
unkleskratch 3 months ago
I can see this 50-60s movie happen all the way through it.
I presume they've done film music? I don't know of any.
JavelBleach 3 months ago
@JavelBleach Andy Partridge nearly had the tender for the James And The Giant Peach movie but Randolph Scott ended up doing it instead. The good news though is that many of the would-be movie songs available to hear.
Ask one of the many fans on this page and I'm sure they will inundate you!
Boylieboyle 2 months ago
somebody i know made a great observation about this album- its actually a life story!
Hear it again from that point of view, and it holds a whole new dimension.
unkleskratch 3 months ago
@unkleskratch I see it as more like a number of story threads woven together, for instance: I can picture the teenage couple from "Grass" as the same young adult couple from "The Meeting Place". Likewise, the character singing "1000 Umbrellas" could be the same guy from "That's really super, Supergirl" Etc.
gfrancisbrown 3 months ago
A direct hit! Cool sixties vibe and super-nihilistic lyrics. Love!
dvdsea 5 months ago 2
this is the best of the best I mean really listen and vibe then you will really get to know
Boylieboyle 5 months ago
gude.
khunopie 6 months ago
This is fucking brilliant. Their best in every respect.
CONSIDERABLYMORE1 6 months ago 5
If you appreciate this recording...check-out a 1968 release by a Band called Family. The recording in question was entitled "Music From A Doll's House."
You'll love it!!
Easleytee 6 months ago
I agree I agree I agree, but - if your (only joking - you're) reading this - and if your able to - please upload "Everything". Otherwise there's no telling what drugs I might tske to fill the void. Thanking youse in advance
Boylieboyle 10 months ago
I've put this song on many a mixed tape! I first heard it in High school and never quite recovered. Quite deep from a young man from Wisconsin.
handymandan100 11 months ago
0:58 - 1:04 one of the greatest moments in the history of man
wiwowa 11 months ago
Schooner jazz. And Prairie Prince on drums. smoking!
PeterMayer 11 months ago
Sad that such genius gets three thousand hits and PInk gets 45 million for one of her rancid videos. There is no justice.
probrojeffro 1 year ago
@probrojeffro agreed!
handymandan100 11 months ago
what do you want me to say
the band said it all in such a way
TheBrilliantGeniuses 1 year ago
I remember my mom coming by my room while I was listening to this song and her saying she didn't know I was into this kind of music. :-)
xnonsuchx 1 year ago
My favorie song on this gem of an album. The only reason they weren't big was lack of radio/video play & the fact that partridge had chronic stagefright. Such a missed opportunity. His vocals make me think of joe jackson everytime out.
Jboogie913 1 year ago
Todd created a very cool 60's feel on this one! Dig it man! ; )
mancmuso1 1 year ago
Song rocks. Digg the piano. What genre would one put this song, is like the beatnick sound of the sixties?
jazzhjazz 1 year ago
I bought this on VINYL when it first was released.This song is soooo deep. More people should try looking within themselves and sail around their soul.They might discover something.
generationx1966 1 year ago
Ccool Mann, Ccool !!!
enwitmol 1 year ago
Brilliant song by Andy Partridge and superb production by Todd Rundgren!! Prairie's drumming is immaculate!!
ph1lanthrope 2 years ago 2
WOW You are absolutely right, Phil!
What a band!!! They're incredible *********
Magamaguitam 2 years ago