Scrobble songs and get recommendations on other tracks and artists. Cult childrens tv series crackerjack is back, its recently been. New wave generation xtc making plans for nigel facebook. Were only making plans for nigel we only want whats best for him were only making plans for nigel nigel just needs that helping hand xtc making plans for nigel lyrics metrolyrics. Its another song that i first encountered through the punk britannia documentaries, where they. Xtc making plans for nigel here you find more information and download links for making plans for nigel by xtc. Making plans for nigel bushman president pulsing pulsing, a single by xtc. Stewart, peter glaze and bernie clifton cover xtcs making plans for nigel. After 1982s english settlement, the band stopped concert touring and became a studiobased project centred on partridge, moulding, and guitarist dave gregory. They had a total of 10 albums and 6 singles that reached the uk top 40. Making plans for nigel has grey labels with twins logo, cut out on rear sleeve. The components of rhythm caught my ear in the music i listened to and seeing. All lyrics, including backing vocals, have accompanying chords.
Crackerjack making plans for nigel crackerjack was a british childrens television programme in the seventies that would herald the weekend, scheduled as it was at five oclock on a friday evening. Primus making plans for nigel lyrics genius lyrics. Xtc makes unrecognizable musique concrete out of its own catalog. Making plans for nigel has greenred labels, no cut out on rear sleeve. The hosts in this era were peter glaze and bernie clifton. The crackerjack team tackle xtcs making plans for nigel. Were only making plans for nigel we only want whats best for him w. Xtc making plans for nigel 1979, grey labels, vinyl. Making plans for nigel guitar tab by xtc with free online tab player. The single making plans for nigel 1979 marked their commercial breakthrough and heralded the reverberating drum sound associated with 1980s popular music. Find xtc making plans for nigel lyrics and search for xtc. Xtc released their third album, the steadier, more poporiented drums and wires, that summer. Some credit glaze with inventing the phrase dont get your knickers in a twist. Making plans for nigel bushman president pulsing pulsing by.
Colin ivor moulding born 17 august 1955 is an english bassist, singer, and songwriter who was one of the core members of the rock band xtc. From 11 september to 5 october, xtc embarked on another underwhelming british tour. This release has a thumb notch cut out of the rear sleeve. Norris karloff has posted what must be one of the best videos ever on youtube, which sees the crackerjack gang ed stewart, peter glaze and. I had the luck to see them when they played making plans for nigel on crackerjack i. A candidate for one of the most surreal kids tv moments ever the crackerjack gang ed stewart, peter glaze and bernie clifton cover xtc s making plans for nigel. All track information and the album cover are provided by itunes. Actually my favourite surreal crackerjack moment was them singing the xtc classic making plans for nigel. Listen online and get new recommendations, only at. The crackerjack team tackle xtcs making plans for nigel archive. Making plans for nigel had an appropriately metallic tone, a dubspacious one. The crackerjack team tackle xtc s making plans for nigel november 20, 2014 november 20, 2014 archivetvmusings youtube crackerjack, youtube norris karloff has posted what must be one of the best videos ever on youtube, which sees the crackerjack gang ed stewart, peter glaze and bernie clifton cover xtc s song with hilarious consequences. It was written by bassist colin moulding, who shared vocal and songwriting duties with guitarist andy partridge. Listen to making plans for nigel 2001 remaster from xtc s alle 40 goed absolute 70s for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
Watch the video for making plans for nigel from xtc s drums and wires for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. On this date in 1979, xtc were in session on the radio one evening show hosted by david jensen. To download the track you can use our shop links to amazon and itunes. Crackerjack team take on xtcs making plans for nigel youtube. Crackerjack, crackerjack, the greatest kids show on earth is returning to the bbc. I hope you enjoy my clean content as i listen to music and bands im unfamiliar with, or digging deeper into. And if young nigel says that he happy, he must be happy in his work in this case work is world for our nigel. Drums and wires, an album by xtc on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Xtc was an english rock band, formed in swindon in 1972 and eventually disbanded in 2006. British viewers of a certain age will know this show very well, it was called crackerjack, and. Making plans for nigel tab by xtc songsterr tabs with rhythm. Making plans for nigel is a joy, one of those where when it comes on in the car theres a quiet rumble of appreciation from everybody as the drums gently kickstart into life. For their seventh bbc session, xtc recorded three tracks.
Drums and wires was released on 17 august, with lead single making plans for nigel following on 5 september. Colin moulding bass, vocals, andy partridge guitar, synthesizer, vocals, dave gregory guitar, backing vocals, terry chambers drums, steve lillywhite producer, hugh padgham. Making plans for nigel by xtc song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position. Listen online to xtc making plans for nigel and see which albums it appears on. As you can see, this video depicts a bunch of sophomoric comedians making fun of xtc s 1979 single making plans for nigel. Were only making plans for nigel we only want whats best for him were only making plans for nigel nigel just needs that helping hand and if young nigel. Stick around with me and maybe we can all discover. Forty years after its original release, making plans for nigel remains one of the truly evergreen postpunk tunes, and regardless of who wrote it. Xtc have since been recognized for their influence on britpop and later power. Vinyl 7 xtc making plans for nigel 1979, grey labels, vinyl discogs. Life begins at the hop 1979, making plans for nigel 1979 and generals and majors 1980. Punk britannia at the bbc all credits to musky03 for capturing, authouring and sharing 01. Were only making plans for nigel we only want whats best for him were only making plans for nigel nigel just needs that helping hand discovered using shazam, the music discovery app. Sadly, i can never think of this song without remembering jan hunt and peter glaze singing it at the end of crackerjack likelike.
Were only making plans for nigel, we only want whats best for him. Crackerjack team take on xtcs making plans for nigel. Were only making plans for nigel, nigel just needs a helping hand. Making plans for nigel is a limited edition with a free board game. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. General commentawsome song i was born in the 80s and just discovered this song. Though he was less prolific a songwriter than his bandmate andy partridge, moulding wrote their first three charting uk singles. Making plans for nigel bushman president pulsing pulsing, a single by. It was a transitional record, and a mark of what could be achieved with xtcs new twoguitar lineup guitarist dave gregory had recently been brought in as a replacement for keyboardist barry andrews. Making plans for nigel is a song by the english rock band xtc that was released as the opening track and lead single from their 1979 album drums and wires. They achieved only sporadic commercial success in the uk and us, but attracted a considerable cult following.
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