Dear God (XTC song)
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"Dear God" is a song by the English rock band XTC that was first released as a non-album single with the A-side "Grass". Written by Andy Partridge, the song lyrics grapple with the existence of God an
1987 A-sided reissue cover
Partridge claimed that, as a child, he once received a vision of a "classic Renaissance picture of God", but his reaction was only to become less religious.
Skylarking
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Skylarking is the eighth studio album by the English rock band XTC, released 27 October 1986 on Virgin Records. Produced by American musician Todd Rundgren, it is a loose concept album about a nonspec
Dear God (XTC song)
…inspired by a series of books with the same title, which Partridge viewed as exploitative of children. The song was originally intended for the album Skylarking, but left off due to concerns from Partridge and Virgin Records. After college radio DJs across America picked up the song, US distributor Geffen Records…
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Andy Partridge (pictured 1988) wrote and sang most of Skylarking
Skylarking producer Todd Rundgren, pictured in 1978
Prairie Prince of the Tubes was recruited as session drummer