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20 Killer B-Sides: No. 9
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--XTC (1987)
If Andy Partridge was unsure of the existence of God, he might have changed his mind after the out-of-nowhere success of this outtake from the 'Skylarking' album. The track's popularity on alternative radio persuaded Geffen Records to re-press the album with the song in place of another tune about the supernatural, 'Mermaid Smiles.'
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Kool
Never heard of these people! Oh well, I think any band is okay! I ain't no hater!
Peace out!
Melissa
I'm a huge Sarah McLachlan fan, and I love her version of this song. Until today, I had never heard the original. I have to say that I enjoy both versions equally. As someone else commented, the moods are different (Sarah's disappointed, XTC is more angry), and I think each one works well.
January 06 2008 at 8:59 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Dman
The song was written by Andy Partridge, not the little girl. It was, however, inspired by little kids' letters to God. Per an interview with Andy at the Chalkhills XTC fan site, the girl who did the child's vocal was Jasmine Veillette, who was part of a musical family in the Woodstock NY area, where XTC was recording with Todd Rundgren producing. Great song!
November 17 2007 at 3:13 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
TC
This song was written by the 12 yr old girl that opens this version by XTC. And she also ends it as well. I sorry I don't remember her name, but she should have a credit line on the Album or CD. Great tune.
October 05 2007 at 9:04 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Cory
I LOVE this song!
AMEN
lalop
Never heard this song before.
Terrific lyrics
Fan
Excellent song. I didn't know they had stage fright as I saw them as a warm-up act in a small club in Boston in the early 1980's - lucky I guess. We took one of their promo posters off the wall and hung it in our dorm room.
August 04 2007 at 9:49 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Kitty Katt
I can't make up my mind which version I like better.I think Sarah McLachlan sounds like someone who was let down too many times. XTC sounds more angry, frustrated and bitter.
July 15 2007 at 7:15 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Paul
One of the best bands ever. I own all their albums, not to mention cds too. XTC were great writer/musicians. Too bad Andy had a BAD case of stage fright to not go on tour.
June 19 2007 at 12:51 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Spirit in material world
This is a good song, I like to listen to it when I'm being accosted by Vogons. Whether you choose to believe in God or not should be left up to the individual. Hitler and Stalin were both wrong. Liberty is the only way.
"The creaking door will always creak, two up two down shall never they meet. Please leave us here, close our eyes to the Octopus Ride" Syd Barrett/ The Madcap laughs
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