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Love on a Farmboy's Wages

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Wikipedia article




"'Love on a Farmboy's Wages'" is a song written by Andy Partridge of the English rock band XTC, released as the third single from their 1983 album 'Mummer'. It peaked at number 50 on the UK Singles Chart. Partridge wrote the song during the aftermath of the cancelled 'English Settlement' tour. It features a key modulation from E to F# before its bridge. Drummer Terry Chambers left the band during rehearsals for the song. The single's cover art is a photograph of Partridge's actual wallet with the title embossed.

Music



Ned Raggett called the song "a folk pop delight" which called to mind the period in which "Bert Jansch and Nick Drake had as much influence as Lennon and McCartney".

Personnel



'XTC'

*Dave Gregory

*Colin Moulding

*Andy Partridge

Charts



Cover versions



* 2007 Fairport Convention, 'Sense of Occasion'

References




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