EPISODE · Sep 16, 2023 · 19 MIN
I'm In Love With That Song: XTC - "Making Plans For Nigel"
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Keyboardist Barry Andrews was out and new guitarist Dave Gregory came onboard for XTC's 3rd album, Drums And Wires, as the band's sound palette expanded. Written & sung by bassist Colin Moulding, "Making Plans For Nigel" became XTC's first big hit. This episode, we explore the production, performance and the origin of this XTC classic. "Making Plans For Nigel" (Colin Moulding) Copyright 1979 EMI Virgin Records Ltd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Keyboardist Barry Andrews was out and new guitarist Dave Gregory came onboard for XTC's 3rd album, Drums And Wires, as the band's sound palette expanded. Written & sung by bassist Colin Moulding, "Making Plans For Nigel" became XTC's first big hit. This episode, we explore the production, performance and the origin of this XTC classic. "Making Plans For Nigel" (Colin Moulding) Copyright 1979 EMI Virgin Records Ltd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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