YouTube has reminded me how much I love XTC, and how few people know who they are. Here are some selections:
- Mayor of Simpleton
- King for a Day
- The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead
- The Disappointed
- The Oranges & Lemons Promotional Puppet Show
The puppet show in particular is hilarious. Apparently it was made to promote the Oranges & Lemons CD, but I can’t imagine what Geffen Records thought about it.
Like you, I always forget how much I like XTC until I cross paths with “Mayor of Simpleton” or “Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead” somewhere. Thanks for the reminder!