I have to say that this will always be one of my favorite songs. So frustrating that (last I checked) iTunes doesn't seem to have this song available for download. Of course, that may just mean I need to diversify my places for getting music again...
The Green Man. Mother Nature's son. The source, well hung wellspring of all prospective creatives. Bless you and by gum Mr. Partridge. I think you've caught his scent...!!!
When i think of all the corporate crap that's make the commercial airwaves and a band like this gets buried it reminds me that the music industry is a JOKE! Long live Mr Partridge and Moulding!!
Heard this song for the first time yesterday. Since then, I've played it about 12 times. I can't freaking get enough of it. The whole album (Apple Venus, Volume 1) is really amazing.
Love the genre in this piece. Such talented musicians. I am so honored to have been introduced to them through a great fan of theirs. (5:58 really a switch from original genre---what genius these musicians show in their work. ) I LOVE this one too. : -))))))) Agree grandpatazan the bafoon a great touch. Peace and Love!
Andy Partridge is an angel, or the equivalent. The green motif is nice, perhaps not truly accurate, but the point is it makes you feel like a child of the earth... this guy is like all of Woodstock rolled into a a single song!
Saw them on Michigan Ave in chicago in the late 80's, WXRT show, none cooler!
@xyaqua Thanks for your lovely reply.:-) Brought me to this beautiful groups genre. I NEEDED more then you will ever know. The Dear Friend that introduced me to XTC is on my mind right Now, a beautiful Being beyond words like this group. Thanks xyaqua for pulling me here. Love and Peace to YOU.:-)
You are paramount in graciousness, with your most kind letter. XTC seem to bring out the best in a person, no? They may not be the hard rocking type, or a smooth synth, or raw grunge, but they have a connection to the soul that regularly brings tears to my eyes.
It is so ironic that the man who wrote _dear God_, is one of the most potentates to me for the existence of a higher being..
May i offer a conundrum? look up the word "Noumena" and dare tell me it not relevant to XTC...
@xyaqua :-)))I looked up the WORD and I do agree 100 per cent with your dare. :-) I had to look up conundrum, heard this used so Had to refresh mind, due to takes a while for new words to stick to my "Music mind." ;-) Oh I love the word conumdrum, (My partner that Now has crossed/over Jan.27,2007--used riddles in his talk all the time, but DID not know this until He led me on this New Path of awakening) So I agree that the division of 'Thing-in-itself' and phenomina only exists in our Mind. :-)
I don't know- with Dave Gregory leaving during the sessions, I think XTC started to lose their edge, which I felt was even more apparent in 'Wasp Star'. Not that I don't find most of Apple Venus very enjoyable.
hey, im only 13, and i love these guys. me dad turned me on to them, and ive liked them since i was 2. great band, but i must disagree with u that apple venus was their best record....i think apple venus volume 2 was their best
There is no best XTC song. They are all brilliant in their own way. One day it's this song, the next month it's that one. Love this band's sheer unpredictability and scope. They're always a sheer delight to listen to.
I tore my place apart looking for this cd. It mysteriously disappeared along with my Best of Bing Crosby cd. Great song, I wish we could sing it in church.
I have this song, except the version I own is only 4:29, as compared to this 6:23 version: the intro is shorter and the song also fades out quite quickly. I wish I had this version!
my second favorite XTC song, and my third favorite song in the world. (doctor roberts is the first. generals in majors is the second, and greenman is third.) i also love the ugly underneath, dear madam barnum, great fire burning, you're dictionary, earn enough for us, and many others. subscribe to me!!!!!!!!!
Thanks- if this album and Wasp Star are their final 2 releases as XTC (and it seems Colin is no longer interested in XTC or in songwriting), they went out on a really high note--
This song does exist, I've finally found it Ha ha. I remember a year ago when I tried to google XTC+green man I wouldn't get anything relevant, I used to think maybe I mixed up the artist or the name of the song but now it feels good to not know I'm crazy. Fantastic song BTW
I remember whem this album was released. They had been on hiatus for quite a while. So I was super excited and when this song, the first one on the album, burst from my speakers, I was in heaven. Fabulous. I,ve been since 1980 amd they have never disappointed.
I played Apple Venus so many times in my car, my girls, who are now teenagers, know this song inside out and want to hear it every time we travel. I told them the orchestra part at the end can be heard throughout the song if they just listened hard enough...they had
never thought to listen to a piece of music so closely before...awesome!
love this song, didnt hear hear it for year, now im happy:D
stickman3thousand 1 week ago
I seem to remember Andy, in an interview, describing this as "Vaughan Williams with a hard-on". I think that's apt.
InParticularNobody 1 week ago
I have to say that this will always be one of my favorite songs. So frustrating that (last I checked) iTunes doesn't seem to have this song available for download. Of course, that may just mean I need to diversify my places for getting music again...
EvilMarmoset 1 month ago
The Green Man. Mother Nature's son. The source, well hung wellspring of all prospective creatives. Bless you and by gum Mr. Partridge. I think you've caught his scent...!!!
captainkundalini1 2 months ago
This is probably what is in Charlie's head whenever he puts on the green man gear.
DaGreatOzzie 4 months ago
this is the first i have heard of this group cause my marching band is playing a spin off of this song in our show. its kinda neet. :)
ianmoon16 7 months ago
Brings back memories of driving from Indianapolis, IN to Toganoxie, KS for the Midwest Men's Festival. Good times.
Stevemuse 7 months ago
this song is my wedding song <3 ilyaf <3
mykakma 10 months ago
This is my first time hearing of these guys. I just came across "Mermaid Smiled". So far I really like what I've heard. They're really good!
kaikauruwashii 1 year ago 2
@kaikauruwashii ;-) Actually, they're better than that even!
JavelBleach 3 months ago
"...And it harm none, do what you will."
ANWL1212 1 year ago 2
such an kickassawesomeincerdible band.
also: from 6:02 it kinda reminds me of the COD1 soundtrack. anyone?
priMMoz 1 year ago
3 people on here obviously like Bieber, Dokken and Chad Brock
DrBojayHookah 1 year ago 3
I think Mike Batt did the orchestral arrangements. That's Mike Batt of 'Bright Eyes' and 'The Wombles' fame.
TheScriabin 1 year ago
When i think of all the corporate crap that's make the commercial airwaves and a band like this gets buried it reminds me that the music industry is a JOKE! Long live Mr Partridge and Moulding!!
Rotunda252 1 year ago 4
jedna z nejlepších kapel všech dob,nikdy doceněná -XTC forever
knebltomas 1 year ago
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knebltomas 1 year ago
Hey- never heard this song before-- pretty cool-- I have both dukes of stratosphere too-- you guys ROCK!
bruce369able 1 year ago
@bruce369able Love Psonic Psunspot.....The Affiliated and Little Lighthouse are awesome...
doshus73 1 year ago
Partridge and Moulding create white magic.
slessorpr 1 year ago
Not to poo-poo this version, but I like the demo better...
artrock101 1 year ago
Heard this song for the first time yesterday. Since then, I've played it about 12 times. I can't freaking get enough of it. The whole album (Apple Venus, Volume 1) is really amazing.
CartoonMuhammed 1 year ago
@CartoonMuhammed I hope in the last year you've managed to get through the other 34 (That's THIRTY FIVE albums!!! Of sheer bliss!!!!)
JavelBleach 3 months ago
Brilliance.
boboxp 1 year ago
clean version
puntagordy 2 years ago
i love the green man!
bowka19 2 years ago
I used to listen to this song to snowboard down a 5km course in the winter. The ride becomes an adventure.
reivenlocke 2 years ago 11
@reivenlocke Well if I could I would join you on that downhill slide. Perfect music to glide over the white stuff.
chrisguygeezer 1 year ago
Love the genre in this piece. Such talented musicians. I am so honored to have been introduced to them through a great fan of theirs. (5:58 really a switch from original genre---what genius these musicians show in their work. ) I LOVE this one too. : -))))))) Agree grandpatazan the bafoon a great touch. Peace and Love!
nancyl2 2 years ago 2
Andy Partridge is an angel, or the equivalent. The green motif is nice, perhaps not truly accurate, but the point is it makes you feel like a child of the earth... this guy is like all of Woodstock rolled into a a single song!
Saw them on Michigan Ave in chicago in the late 80's, WXRT show, none cooler!
xyaqua 2 years ago
@xyaqua Thanks for your lovely reply.:-) Brought me to this beautiful groups genre. I NEEDED more then you will ever know. The Dear Friend that introduced me to XTC is on my mind right Now, a beautiful Being beyond words like this group. Thanks xyaqua for pulling me here. Love and Peace to YOU.:-)
nancyl2 2 years ago
You are paramount in graciousness, with your most kind letter. XTC seem to bring out the best in a person, no? They may not be the hard rocking type, or a smooth synth, or raw grunge, but they have a connection to the soul that regularly brings tears to my eyes.
It is so ironic that the man who wrote _dear God_, is one of the most potentates to me for the existence of a higher being..
May i offer a conundrum? look up the word "Noumena" and dare tell me it not relevant to XTC...
b/r
xyaqua 2 years ago
@xyaqua :-)))I looked up the WORD and I do agree 100 per cent with your dare. :-) I had to look up conundrum, heard this used so Had to refresh mind, due to takes a while for new words to stick to my "Music mind." ;-) Oh I love the word conumdrum, (My partner that Now has crossed/over Jan.27,2007--used riddles in his talk all the time, but DID not know this until He led me on this New Path of awakening) So I agree that the division of 'Thing-in-itself' and phenomina only exists in our Mind. :-)
nancyl2 2 years ago
Awesome. Thanks for sharing this.
debsmooth 2 years ago
my favourite one on apple 1 -- it´s so bright and cheerful, could be a traditional!!
MoveOverCasanova 2 years ago
i love the intro with the bafoon
grandpatarzan 2 years ago
i love them till 1977
ernestoche4ever 2 years ago
Really great song glad i got the album!
Normank666 2 years ago
perfect song for May Day :-)
nicolemm99 2 years ago 2
IMO Apple Venus I is XTC's best.
stereolabb 3 years ago 2
I don't know- with Dave Gregory leaving during the sessions, I think XTC started to lose their edge, which I felt was even more apparent in 'Wasp Star'. Not that I don't find most of Apple Venus very enjoyable.
Carlito1988 3 years ago
fu**ing gorgeous. thanks.
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whatabigthing 3 years ago
Greenman
Yes
Indeed
MatterofLuck 3 years ago
i've listened to a bunch of these guys songs now, and this one is by far my favorite.
josephmccolley 3 years ago
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mfactor88 3 years ago
A wonderful song...amazing melody, arrangment and lyrics. One of my all time favorite songs...Thank you for posting this!
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louvregroove 3 years ago
hey, im only 13, and i love these guys. me dad turned me on to them, and ive liked them since i was 2. great band, but i must disagree with u that apple venus was their best record....i think apple venus volume 2 was their best
niffelhem000 3 years ago
There is no best XTC song. They are all brilliant in their own way. One day it's this song, the next month it's that one. Love this band's sheer unpredictability and scope. They're always a sheer delight to listen to.
TheSecondStain 3 years ago 23
@TheSecondStain hitting nail on the head, there.
yaggy9 1 year ago
I tore my place apart looking for this cd. It mysteriously disappeared along with my Best of Bing Crosby cd. Great song, I wish we could sing it in church.
M4XIM4GE 3 years ago 2
This is the best XTC song, and Apple Venus is the best XTC album. Say what you will about Skylarking, but this song rules.
LegionnaireXim 3 years ago 2
i LOVE this song!!!!!!! XTC is amazing, why more people don't know/like them, I'll never know.
jazzyspazzy6 3 years ago 2
My favorite song from AV I.
tommyrock69 3 years ago
Some of the American released albums have shorter versions (as with most Kula Shaker singles tracks).
How much more "English" can you make a track i wonder..
asxtc 3 years ago
OH JOY!! You're my new favorite Youtuber for posting these lovely Apple Venus tracks.
*giggling like a schoolgirl to hear these!*
Qaliara 3 years ago
give it 17 seconds.
almadora 3 years ago
Great song. Only Andy Partridge can turn the word "million" into a three-syllable word. Genius at work!
crimsonkng 3 years ago
I have this song, except the version I own is only 4:29, as compared to this 6:23 version: the intro is shorter and the song also fades out quite quickly. I wish I had this version!
Watchtower7 3 years ago
I took this version from their album, greetings from Berlin
Fragensteller56 3 years ago
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roba111111 9 months ago
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@Watchtower7 I'M GREEN MAN !! Briliiant song - i wish I could write something as good as this.
roba111111 9 months ago
my second favorite XTC song, and my third favorite song in the world. (doctor roberts is the first. generals in majors is the second, and greenman is third.) i also love the ugly underneath, dear madam barnum, great fire burning, you're dictionary, earn enough for us, and many others. subscribe to me!!!!!!!!!
niffelhem000 3 years ago
Thanks- if this album and Wasp Star are their final 2 releases as XTC (and it seems Colin is no longer interested in XTC or in songwriting), they went out on a really high note--
maida1982a 3 years ago
This song does exist, I've finally found it Ha ha. I remember a year ago when I tried to google XTC+green man I wouldn't get anything relevant, I used to think maybe I mixed up the artist or the name of the song but now it feels good to not know I'm crazy. Fantastic song BTW
nige12 3 years ago
Bring XTC back together!!!
bungalowbill969 3 years ago 2
Hear, hear!
Quidditch910 3 years ago
I remember whem this album was released. They had been on hiatus for quite a while. So I was super excited and when this song, the first one on the album, burst from my speakers, I was in heaven. Fabulous. I,ve been since 1980 amd they have never disappointed.
StuderSSL 3 years ago
I played Apple Venus so many times in my car, my girls, who are now teenagers, know this song inside out and want to hear it every time we travel. I told them the orchestra part at the end can be heard throughout the song if they just listened hard enough...they had
never thought to listen to a piece of music so closely before...awesome!
greentown64 4 years ago 2
thats like me!
everytime i go on a car journey i have to listen to this!
lampshadeprincess 3 years ago
MAGNIFIQUE !
leod06 4 years ago
Hey man tanks for teh EXTEECEE. Keep dis here playse - its on my playlist and I listen all de time. Yow - beauty. Cheers from Cananananada.
cloak616 4 years ago 2
You´re welcomeI´m an absolute XTC-Fan, I´ve even got the two "The Dukes of Stratosphere" Albums. Happy new year from Berlin in Germany.
Fragensteller56 4 years ago 3
@cloak616 It makes me wanna dance- if that's any indication?
chuckhahn47 1 year ago
Thank you so much for this. The link on the band's website that allows you to hear it for free is broken.
Riggsveda 4 years ago
wow...i love all these. thank you.
almadora 4 years ago