Why on earth didn’t more people get XTC? Fantastic songs
@Mark95876
4 жыл бұрын
Because you need a higher musical intelligence than the average Radiohead fan to appreciate all of the clever stuff in their music. This is why XTC is a musician's band.
@101Volts
4 жыл бұрын
Didn't Andy once say that he thought they could have been as big as R.E.M. if they kept touring?
@garden2571
4 жыл бұрын
@@Mark95876 "musical intelligence" ... People just like different music no need to be so up yourself about it man
@bsboneless1
4 жыл бұрын
In my top 5 Best bands ever ! .
@MaxandFredsmum
4 жыл бұрын
Back in the day I bought all their albums and played them non stop. Still rate 'Making Plans For Nigel' as a top 10 all time song for me. Problem is we never got to see them live. Still listen to them.
@stevechabalik6985
Жыл бұрын
If this song and video don't remind you of why it's good to be alive, you're dead.
@davidbidgood3987
10 ай бұрын
Yes mate this song and video should be sent on space probes as a message to ETs. It would indicate humans can be extremely creative and have great fun.
@greta3315
Жыл бұрын
I’m from USA and include XTC in my short list of favorite bands
@davidjones8902
4 ай бұрын
Clearly a person of taste, Greta.
@greta3315
4 ай бұрын
@@davidjones8902 Thank you very kindly good sir! Right back at you🤩
@davidbowman4259
Ай бұрын
@@greta3315 This David agrees with that David!
@greta3315
Ай бұрын
@@davidbowman4259 🔆💯
@fossilmatic
5 жыл бұрын
XTC and girls... it almost seems inconceivable.
@nechesh
3 жыл бұрын
Isn't the blonde in the video his ex-wife Marianne?
@chuckabbate5924
3 жыл бұрын
@@nechesh I think you are correct, damn i luv that redhead!
@rogerpatton2242
2 жыл бұрын
@@nechesh no.
@edlawn5481
5 ай бұрын
The girls are even better than the ones in Squeeze's "Cool For Cats".
@Tony-yd1vx
3 ай бұрын
It seems many girls no likey.
@seabertotter4325
Жыл бұрын
All bands should take notice. Be like XTC and practice together a lot!
@nixie66
2 жыл бұрын
One of the best bands ever.
@Themanwhocameback2
Жыл бұрын
First song I ever heard by XTC. I am an American and bought the 45, which came in a blank white paper sleeve in NYC. I loved the sound, and bought all their subsequent 45s at a Manhattan record store. i never saw this video until now in October 2023. A fact which may explain why I always deplored Billy Joel's self righteous screed against New Wave music, "It's Still Rock N Roll to Me" - it wasn't all about image- it was about the sound.
@jeffthompson6431
4 жыл бұрын
I love this song and video. It brings back great memories. I saw XTC and The Police play at a show together about 40 years ago and it was amazing.
@cerseimack4854
4 жыл бұрын
Jeff Thompson lucky duck!
@treatmentbound
4 жыл бұрын
I also saw that tour in Mpls., and remember NONE OF IT!
@FoulMouthFishing666
2 жыл бұрын
What a combo I bet that was
@ncyankschpielmansuxxazz8165
Жыл бұрын
I saw XTC opening for the Cars in NYC in ‘80 or ‘81. Amazing. The Cars all came in stage to join in Living Through Another Cuba….it was epic!
@MrTimeXTime
Жыл бұрын
So Did I along with Oingo Boingo
@Miauwen_
Жыл бұрын
colin molding😍
@nancyg158
Жыл бұрын
I love his bushy eyebrows.
@foto21
5 жыл бұрын
THeir production was always top notch. The most underrated band in music history, along with Killing Joke. The fact that 100x more Americans know about Oasis and a million times more know Ed Sheeran is a travesty.
@jeffreyshuster4482
4 жыл бұрын
They were arty and not exactly road warriors. I’m sure they are well fixed.
@MaxandFredsmum
4 жыл бұрын
Killing Joke.....yeah saw them live, they were good. I would also add Split Enz into the mix of underrated bands.
@foto21
4 жыл бұрын
@@slaytronic That's sad because they're forgotten in the USA now.
@Malkmusianful
4 жыл бұрын
hey, I like the Oasis AND the XTC
@billmillersdick
3 жыл бұрын
@@foto21 college radio and adult alternative stations are hip to XTC
@lv2keepfit493
7 ай бұрын
Weren't those the best years ever!!! So care free, great music, just a better world and time in our lives.
@geoffreyjonathanwilson9932
Жыл бұрын
The band that time forgot! They were a great band that's a fact ☺️
@CherryBlossomOhka
Жыл бұрын
Shame they had to break up
@darrylwiggins4799
Жыл бұрын
Colin had a pop sense ability,Andy was more of a political and social commentator.And the blending of the two created some very good stuff.
@seanryan3020
3 ай бұрын
I first heard of XTC in 1986. Got into them in '89. Loved them ever since!
@robertbrodeur4326
2 ай бұрын
I listened to Oranges and Lemons so many times I think it imprinted on my DNA.
@BigDLiquor
4 жыл бұрын
I went into Men's Warehouse today and heard this and I was like, I've never heard this fantastic tune on the radio. EVER!
@paulelliott3220
5 жыл бұрын
Amazing song and love the guitar on this XTC in full effect
@e.priest8937
5 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Best lead ever
@imdjc4
Жыл бұрын
A great example of simplicity and even more so, effectiveness. Easy air guitar.
@theladdersoflife2244
3 жыл бұрын
Those guitar solos just solidify the awesomeness of this classic jam.
@nsilver61
3 жыл бұрын
Too smart. Too witty. Too idiosyncratic. Totally fabulous!
@gmar7836
3 жыл бұрын
Just heard this on a radio station that plays 80s songs and have not heard it in about 35 years. What a flashback! And one of their better songs, 1979!!
@garybridge-ku7bf
8 ай бұрын
One day they might get the credit they deserve, I love um' 😊.
@stuartwallington6107
Жыл бұрын
The greatest band that nobody's heard of...except for people who know great bands. My top three bands of all time: 1. X 2. T 3. C
@gaskellr44
6 ай бұрын
My no 1 is Elastic.
@jeffblack5024
4 жыл бұрын
The Hop was a teenage disco at a church hall in Penhill, Swindon and I got into a fight outside of there on my 16th birthday. When I saw TC&I perform this in Swindon a couple of years ago, I was a bit teary eyed at my lost youth. Plus don't fight in platform shoes.
@hedfuka8608
Жыл бұрын
I grew up with xtc playing on the radio getting ready to go to school...the music of that time was so fucking good... original.. catchy.. always exploring and poking fun.. music was the only sane thing in the world.
@wirralnomad
3 ай бұрын
Music was fun, and for that reason I agree with Frank Zappa when he said Music is the Best.
@the9-2-5outlawgamer
6 ай бұрын
This song is about four boys from Swinton who spent most of their time sheltered working on the farm going out and seeing the outside world.
@andrewrosen6508
6 жыл бұрын
BEST BAND EVER!
@nancyg158
Жыл бұрын
I love Colin's hair.😋
@anthonynicoli
3 ай бұрын
My senses are working overtime.
@erichhonecker8548
11 ай бұрын
I recall buying this precious vinyl in the very early 80's. What a treasure!
@johnfredmurray
5 жыл бұрын
I often wondered if XTC toured the states they would have been just a big as the Police. This band has always been a favorite of mine
@davidlazenby5382
4 жыл бұрын
I don't think so. I like XTC, but the police are on a different level. Every Police album was a classic. Lets be honest, XTC can be a little hit or miss. Don't get me wrong, I love great XTC songs. To me, this is not one of them.
@lush89
4 жыл бұрын
They opened for The Police on an arena tour in 1980-81
@jeffblack5024
4 жыл бұрын
They did tour the states and the mind-numbing boredom is why they gave up touring.
@edwardharley9
4 жыл бұрын
i went to a concert that was the Who ..opening for Herman's Hermits.. no lie !!!
@delby66
3 жыл бұрын
@@jeffblack5024 I'm afraid that wasn't the reason Jeff. Andy Partridge had a fear of flying so this was the main reason they stopped touring over here in the US and Canada. I was lucky enough to see them when they did come here. I saw them in Hamilton Ontario Canada. They were great. It's a shame they couldn't come back.
@krey9879
Жыл бұрын
That was an incredible time for music (for me). I danced to that song so many times. I love a lot of XTC's songs, and it's hard to choose a favorite, but this Life Begins At The Hop right near the top.
@rippi37
5 жыл бұрын
I love XTC. Saw them several times in Sydney and they were unreal. One of the times the bass player 's fingers were bleeding from really playing his butt off. Poor guy. Really really really great band to see live , everyone was getting down (and up again, lol)....love 'em !!
@julosx
5 жыл бұрын
When on Earth was it ? They stopped touring in 1980 (they didn't even finished the tour that year).
@rippi37
5 жыл бұрын
@@julosx late 1979-early80 .....Sydney.....Stagedoor Tavern. 3 gigs....went to all 3
@gamalon
4 жыл бұрын
@@julosx They Stopped touring in March / early April 1982.
@101Volts
4 жыл бұрын
@@rippi37 The Stage Door Tavern Gig was July 22, 1979. They had 4 shows in Sydney around that time. I checked this gig list: www.optimismsflames.com/Gigs%20Text%20Only.htm
@101Volts
4 жыл бұрын
@@rippi37 Also, the Marconi Club Concert (July 20) was recorded. I downloaded it, and if you download it in FLAC, it's in great quality. theultimatebootlegexperience7.blogspot.com/2020/03/fm-broadcast-flac-xtc-marconi-club.html
@therightrabbit
3 ай бұрын
Best band ever... What can you do?
@mightyV444
Жыл бұрын
I still have sooo much of their music to discover, after having done a first proper deep-dive into their catalogue a couple of years ago, and *this* song I'd heard for the first time only a few days ago, too! And it's been my earworm ever since 😁 I wonder if the 4 ladies in the clip had been the guys' partners at that time!? 🙂
@Madkid73
2 жыл бұрын
Pure brilliance. Love how it quickly cuts when Andy takes the car away and you see Colin gesture "Wanker"
@wm5311
Жыл бұрын
Well spotted.
@wkseamans
4 жыл бұрын
My college dormmates didn't get it; but XTC 'Singles and B-sides' was one of my favorite albums during my college years.
@chuckabbate5924
3 жыл бұрын
I deep dived them in the 80s in college....so so good
@s.e.wagger3888
5 жыл бұрын
brilliant band!!!!
@scottleipski1015
Жыл бұрын
Need, a time machine, and a ticket to England please!
@andrewSUN17
11 ай бұрын
Sick song always memorable...another winning track by Colin!
@iconicshrubbery
5 жыл бұрын
Infectious joy-been hopping for 40 years now
@troygaspard6732
3 жыл бұрын
XTC having two great songwriters. Colin did win at writing most of their hits.
@wirralnomad
3 ай бұрын
That in part has everything to do with the fact that Andy's song for the most part were too risqué for radio, and when they were fit for traditional they were just too long for commercial airplay. Colin's sings were great basic songs with a basic song structure usually in 4/4, Andy's were mostly very well structured complex songs with odd signatures and sometimes even more bizarre lyrics and subject matters like singing about a penis in Pink Thing. Two absolutely brilliant song writers indeed, but one of them was a genius, the other was successful with pop songs.
@davidjones8902
26 күн бұрын
They should be spoken of with the same reverence as Lennon/McCartney or Difford and Tilbrook.
@wirralnomad
26 күн бұрын
@@davidjones8902 They should be spoken of with more enthusiasm and recognition that that pair of idiots from Manchester, I can't believe how much the Cuntry has gone ape over them reuniting, and yeah, I did spell Cuntry like that on purpose.
@tabeccaletford408
4 ай бұрын
A friend of mine got me into xtc in 1989,and I'm so glad he did. One of the best bands ever
@sidevans1
Жыл бұрын
Love XTC as a whole. and obviously Partridge is a genius, but let's face it, Moulding probably edged him on pop sensibility. This is such a good song.
@voxac30-x5z
Ай бұрын
XTC is great band‼︎ Forever‼︎ from Japan
@hirepimike
4 жыл бұрын
That voice is like a bell, nothing quite like it.
@mrdomofan56
6 жыл бұрын
Yesssss! We need more XTCVEVO!!
@quinnharrison2007
4 жыл бұрын
good band , so underrated
@markschaumann3012
6 жыл бұрын
Pop brilliance!!
@whouster
3 жыл бұрын
First time I've seen this video, and looked like the lads had a fun time making it. Dave looks especially excited, and not surprising as he'd only just joined the band. Andy, Colin, Dave and Terry was the classic XTC line-up.
@deancarter9210
14 күн бұрын
Beyond brilliant!
@howardcohen4845
4 ай бұрын
What a great band 👏 👌 👍
@martinst8764
Жыл бұрын
THAT is perfect pop music! Everything about that track is just brilliant! Love the guitar solo and the fade out. It's awesome to think that the same guy (Colin) wrote Sacrificial Bonfire (another of my favourites). XTC were right up there on my Spotify 2022 top 100 list!
@sonicrevic4928
5 жыл бұрын
Amazing band
@STSCanada1984
10 ай бұрын
Fantastic song. But that video is such a great artifact of the New Wave and the late 70s. That was real style back then.
@Blackheathenly
8 күн бұрын
Hot Gossip!
@sprtbearjeremydb2671
4 жыл бұрын
Best Colin song ever!!!
@BACALL1965
Жыл бұрын
0:40 why was Colin calling Andy a wanker😆
@ronjohns8002
2 жыл бұрын
best post 1977 punk new wave band XTC!!
@lupodelupis3672
4 ай бұрын
The New Wave era of the XTC...always great stuff!
@aaarrrggghhhh
Жыл бұрын
Great to see a band having fun making a video, on a low budget and not being obsessed with image. The music spoke for them.
@jonathanmurphy3141
Жыл бұрын
Colin, and Lads,...our perceptions of "the Hop" are visually different,...yet, I have followed as a fan for years (even drove through Swindon in 1990, and pilgrimaged at the White Horse, chalk hill.
Brilliant laugh watching this fab ode to the 60s & Colin's first single & also Dave in the band, The video must have cost about a fiver but that's it's charm!
@theairborneeagle.
2 жыл бұрын
This is so feelgood! Love XTC!!!
@markottewell8897
4 жыл бұрын
Believe it’s a place called the hop in Swindon where they used to go. Criminally underrated band ever.
@nancyg158
2 жыл бұрын
He's enjoying his birthday at the hop. Happy birthday 🎉.
@pato8957
5 жыл бұрын
Perfect!♡
@lady.shawn1111
9 ай бұрын
this video - and xtc - always put me in a good mood. it cheers my soul to see their smiles and having fun 🥰
@davidstobie2751
4 жыл бұрын
This stuff is magical.
@robdevaney6518
Жыл бұрын
always underrated, always excellent
@watchalay74
7 ай бұрын
I was a DJ on our high school radio station and played this. My student supervisor chewed me out.
@enricomuhs7499
7 ай бұрын
Why?
@watchalay74
6 ай бұрын
@@enricomuhs7499 he wanted it to be a top 40 radio station
@henkdegroot5872
3 жыл бұрын
Aanstekelijke fun-rock van een m.i. hoog gehalte. Al jaren oud maar nog altijd de moeite waard om met plezier naar te luisteren. Blijvend leuk!!!
@pellelindbergh4455
2 жыл бұрын
just love these cheap vids ,xtc is having a ball filming it
@germpore
2 жыл бұрын
Who wouldn't have a ball with such easy-on-the-eyes company?
@DylCat
6 ай бұрын
🗣TELL ME WHAT DO YOU SAY 🗣🔥
@mauswaffles
15 күн бұрын
LIFE BEGINS AT THE HOP‼️🗣️🔥
@stu63
3 жыл бұрын
Second greatest rock group ever.
@AnAdorableWombat1
Жыл бұрын
I wasn’t even born until the 90s and I want god to take me back!!!!
@wam44
Жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorite songs and bands....
@petertrezise4545
3 жыл бұрын
Love XTC 💕
@sirramshacklemakeshift2782
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video!
@joeoconnor5400
4 жыл бұрын
They were wary of saying who they were musically influenced by. They were fans of Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin as well as The Beatles. They did not want to have their Punk/,New wave credentials called into question. GREAT BAND
@celotnin-h8u
5 жыл бұрын
40 years ago...
@davidrothman8173
5 жыл бұрын
Shit
@misternewoutlook5437
4 жыл бұрын
"40 years ago" ain't what it used to be...
@dmauk5876
7 ай бұрын
This is the song that saved a wee boy's life . . .
@martymayo6298
3 жыл бұрын
Just bought this on clear vinyl..... 2021
@Acornhouseworkshop
5 жыл бұрын
I wonder how many times the one in the black and white stripes popped out during filming.
@bsboneless1
4 жыл бұрын
Yup..the first boob comes out around the 55sec mark 😀
@waterspout8
4 жыл бұрын
We need the outtakes! :D
@stevecarter8810
3 жыл бұрын
@@waterspout8 dirty sod. Let me know if you find them.
@PlanetoftheDeaf
3 жыл бұрын
@@bsboneless1 Dave got the best view. No wonder he was having such a good time 😁
@royabelrh
2 жыл бұрын
Magic.
@pumasgoya
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I never watched this video before tonight, it adds nothing to the song- one of favorites by the way.
@pumasgoya
7 ай бұрын
Ok. Two years later I've changed my mind. I also thought Andy sang this.
@rich_t
5 жыл бұрын
All these years later I find Andy didn't sing this. 🤔
@Zizzbiz
3 жыл бұрын
I know, right? Never knew about the video either.
@Mattman0106
Жыл бұрын
This vid was the first thing of XTC I saw and it made me think Colin was singing all of the songs lol
@twiguydk
3 жыл бұрын
Older brother of a friend intro'd me to Black Sea (on the flip side of a cassette w/ Men at Work on the other)... Life never quite the same since.
@LYNCHLAWRECORDS
2 жыл бұрын
Nice song and great video !!
@Jessey630
3 жыл бұрын
This was the RnR dance clubs in NYC in the late 70's and early 80's
@johnehmer3608
Жыл бұрын
so 80's great
@allanbuttery5297
3 жыл бұрын
Are the Ladies in this XTC Video or at least two of them also star in the Thin Lizzy Video Do Anything You Want to ?
@truthtea5143
3 жыл бұрын
Colin: Manages to yell while looking as if his own song is making him dead inside None of the ladies can grab his attention (though they're obviously trying) *TEEF* He should be wearing anything other than a finely tailored black suit for a song like this, but somehow it's still right for him Andy: Dancing in a way that you have to giggle at Making sure you see his butt Being flirty and generally chaotic as is his way Really nerdy outfit choice Clearly loves miming the background ~Hã-ã-ãp~ vocal Dave: Appears to be having the time of his life Taking the song literally and hopping about which is adorable Has arguably the best outfit out of all 4 of them Terry: Beating the shite out of that poor drumset Looks like he could kill someone How the hell did he get himself turned completely upside down in the last "car" scene???
@stevendimmock4791
4 ай бұрын
OoooH. those rascally xtc boys!
@doctorpatient519
6 ай бұрын
Colin sings this? always thought it was Andy wonderful tune
@prittywynzi663
3 жыл бұрын
XTC I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO YOU
@SteveAbbott-Channel
15 күн бұрын
I have this , 7 inch clear vynil
@lucapasseroni6371
3 жыл бұрын
wonderful
@regaltip8A
Жыл бұрын
I am pretty sure the girl dancing in leopard skin is also the actress in Sparks When Im With You clip.
@alankilroy04
5 жыл бұрын
Tune.
@DA-dw5zn
2 жыл бұрын
I saw them on top of the pops doing this , I think they were first on , and it's such a catchy song I can't believe it didn't do better. Same with Respectable Street.
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