It IS a dang perfect song. I could listen to it over and over.Not a giant fan of XTC but this song is absolutely perfect Beatle Pop and I love the homage to The Avengers.
I see your English Beat, and I raise you a General Public.An old song but a recently discovered original video because it got pushed to me on my YouTube algorithm.
Pete Townsend has covered it with renown. That connection is probably why Pearl Jam/Eddie Vedder often tag it with Better Man in live shows. Sometimes it's just a verse or two, but it can also be the whole thing. I used to think it was their own stylized version of it, but after seeing this, I realize it's a pretty straight forward cover (without the horns).
The English Beat / Save It for Later
Night Tracks!Lots of Friday Night Videos staples have been thrown into the mix recently.
If you haven’t, check out all their videos. This is one of many amazing ones. Awesome band.The visuals of this video are so intoxicating that it took me a while to realize that the song is an absolute banger.
Never liked Jack White, I think he’s an overly arrogant, pompous asshat, and I think his sister Meg got way too much credit for being a good drummer, when she’s average, at best.