And if young nigel says hes happy he must be happy he must be happy he must be happy in his work solo 2x verse outro. Making plans for nigel is a song by the english rock band xtc that was released as the opening track and lead single from their 1979 album drums and wires. The distinctive drum pattern of its lead single, mouldings making plans for nigel, was an attempt to invert drum tones and accents in the style of devos cover of the rolling stones satisfaction. Were only making plans for nigel nigel just needs this helping hand and if young nigel says hes happy he must be happy he must be happy in his work were only making plans for nigel he has his future in a british steel were only making plans for nigel nigels whole future is as good as sealed and if young nigel says hes happy he must be happy. The first of what we hope will be an ongoing series of interviews by todd bernhardt with colin moulding about the songs we feature on myspace. Crackerjack team take on xtcs making plans for nigel youtube. Were only making plans for nigel we only want whats best for him were only making plans for nigel nigel just needs that helping hand and if young nigel says hes happy he must be happy he must be happy he must be happy in his work were only making plans for nigel he has his future in a british steel were only making plans for nigel nigels whole future is as good as sealed, yeah and if. The components of rhythm caught my ear in the music i listened to and seeing.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. And if young nigel says hes happy he must be happy he must be happy he must be happy in his work. Aug 30, 2012 mix xtc making plans for nigel youtube. Xtc making plans for nigel crackerjack 1979 youtube xtc making plans for nigel duration. Were only making plans for nigel we only want whats best for him were only making plans for nigel nigel just needs that helping hand chorus. Xtc were a rock band from swindon, england led by andy partridge guitars, vocals and colin moulding bass, vocals. Cult childrens tv series crackerjack is back, its recently been.
British viewers of a certain age will know this show very well, it was called crackerjack, and it was a childrens show that ran for a whopping 30 years, from 1955 to 1984. Were only making plans for nigel nigel just needs this helping hand and if young nigel says hes happy he must be happy he must be happy in his work were only making plans for nigel he has his future in a british steel were only making plans for nigel nigel s whole future is as good as sealed and if young nigel says hes happy he must be happy. Longsuffering uk viewers need a break from the ukip politician but tv producers keep inviting him back. Making plans for nigel, a song by xtc on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. A future in british steel 1979 was a good year for xtc. Talking heads once in a lifetime official video duration. Cracker jack is an american brand of snack food consisting of molassesflavored, caramelcoated popcorn and peanuts, well known for being packaged with a prize of trivial value inside. From 10cc to xtc, from london to lagos, from 7 singles to sidelong epics, and from punk to prog to ambient to disco, our list of the greatest songs from one of musics greatest decades. Soundcloud making plans for nigel xtc cover by denmate published on 20. See more xtc and related bands their members played in on their original home station. Crackerjack definition is a person or thing of marked excellence. It was written by colin moulding, the bands bassist. Making plans for nigel xtc cover by denmate published on 201002t20. Were only making plans for nigel he has his future in a british steel were only making plans for nigel nigel s whole future is as good as sealed and if young nigel says hes happy he must be happy he must be happy in his work nigel is not outspoken but he likes to speak and loves to be spoken to nigel is happy in his work were only making.
Crackerjack definition of crackerjack by the free dictionary. Making plans for nigel bushman president pulsing pulsing. Xtc were an english rock band formed in swindon in 1972. Of course, big thanks go to colin for graciously agreeing to provide.
We will be making our plans for nigel those of you with a fondness for late 70s music will forgive the pun. Were only making plans for nigel he has his future in a british steel were only making plans for nigel nigels whole future is as good as sealed and if young nigel says hes happy he must be happy he must be happy in his work nigel is not outspoken but he likes to speak and loves to be spoken to nigel is happy in his work were only making. Francis was the host then and depeche mode were on performing monument apparently, id forgotten. Making plans for nigel by the rembrandts was written by colin moulding and was first released by xtc in 1979. Were only making plans for nigel we only want whats best for him were only making plans for nigel nigel just needs a helping hand and if young nigel says hes happy he must be happy, he must be happy, he must be happy in his world were only making plans for nigel he has his future in a fist of steel were only making plans for nigel nigels whole future is as good as sealed and if young. Stewart, peter glaze and bernie clifton cover xtcs making plans for nigel. Making plans for nigel chords by nouvelle vague songsterr. Oct 27, 2010 you would need to play with proportions, but the molasses should supplant the corn syrup if you want the genuine flavor of the original snack. He has his future in british steel g em bm7 g em bm7 we. It plays when the dad is driving stefan back to the therapist.
A friend of a friend of mine worked on crackerjack in the early 1980s and got a group of us tickets to see a show. They also drew heavily from vintage pop rock and psychedelia from the 1960s, genres which they began to explore more deeply after creating the. Shop original cracker jack, 3 pack and other snack foods at. Nov, 2016 making plans for less nigel this article is more than 3 years old. Were only making plans for nigel we only want whats best for him were only making plans for nigel nigel just needs this. This is perfect for packing up and taking with you to the ballpark, stuffing in your purse and sneaking into the movie theater shh. Were only making plans for nigel we only want whats best for him were only making plans for nigel nigel just needs that helping hand and if young nigel.
Making plans for less nigel this article is more than 3 years old. Making plans for nigel tab by xtc songsterr tabs with rhythm. Making plans for nigel bushman president pulsing pulsing, a single by xtc. Listen to making plans for nigel 2001 remaster from xtcs alle 40 goed absolute 70s for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. If you dont have the original albums this is an excellent place to discover. Watch the video for making plans for nigel from xtcs drums and wires for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Or perhaps your band used to cover making plans for nigel before primus. A group dedicated to exposing the complete uselessness of the vainglorious ribble valley mp, the right honorable. Sharing new plans is a great form of contributing but if you don. The crackerjack team tackle xtcs making plans for nigel archive. It wont be the same without stu francis and jan michelle. Check out making plans for nigel by xtc on amazon music. Were only making plans for nigel we only want whats best for him were only making plans for nigel nigel just needs this helping hand. Were only making plans for nigel we only want whats best for him were only making plans for nigel nigel just needs that helping hand and if young nigel says hes happy he must be happy he must be happy he must be happy in his work were only making plans for nigel he has his future in a british steel were only making plans for nigel nigel s whole future is as good as sealed, yeah and if.
Swindons best known band show their latest video on their local station. He is not one of those licensing officers who takes a pragmatic, broad brush approach he is a stickler for detail, applying each paragraph, subparagraph and footnote of the regulations to. Here are the most popular versions guitar tabs, chords, bass, ukulele chords, guitar pro. Active between the late 1970s and the mid 2000s, xtcs music ranged from jerky new wavepunk riffs to lushlyarranged progressive pop. The song became a number 17 hit and helped propel the album to number 37 in the uk. Fronted by songwriters andy partridge guitars, vocals and colin moulding bass, vocals, the band gained popularity during the rise of punk and new wave in the 1970s, later playing in a variety of styles that ranged from angular guitar riffs to elaborately arranged pop. Nouvelle vague making plans for nigel lyrics metrolyrics. Im no cartoonist but if i wanted to create a likeness of. This weeks song, making plans for nigel, is from 1979s drums and wires. The cracker jack name and slogan, the more you eat the more you want, were registered in 1896. Partly because the group did not fit into contemporary trends, they. The new album, drums and wires, was also a success, but a followup single, wait till your boat goes down, was too far removed from.
Sara gets huge props for correctly guessing that the surprise mentioned two weeks ago was a colinview. Cracker jack is an american brand of snack food consisting of molasses flavored, caramelcoated popcorn and peanuts, well known for being packaged with a prize of trivial value inside. Colin moulding bass, vocals, andy partridge guitar, synthesizer, vocals, dave gregory guitar, backing vocals, terry chambers drums, steve lillywhite producer, hugh padgham. Original versions of making plans for nigel by the rembrandts. Am g and if young nigel says hes happy gf he must be happy em7 he must be happy d he must be happy in his work solo.
We had a bloody marvelous time, stu ooh, i could crush a grape. Stream making plans for nigel xtc cover by denmate from desktop or your mobile device. Some food historians consider it the first junk food cracker jack is famous for its connection to baseball lore. Making plans for nigel guitar tab by xtc with free online tab player. Colin moulding bass, vocals, andy partridge guitar, synthesizer, vocals, dave gregory guitar, backing vocals, terry chambers drums, steve lillywhite producer, hugh padgham engineer. Puchasers of go 2 in its original pressing also received a curious ep with a. Match these taylor swift songs to her exboyfriends. Some food historians consider it the first junk food.
Norris karloff has posted what must be one of the best videos ever on youtube, which sees the crackerjack gang ed stewart, peter glaze and. Making plans for crackerjack crying all the way to the. Making plans for nigel is a music singlesepsfan clubpromo recording by primus prog relatedprogressive rock released in 1992 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. British viewers of a certain age will know this show very well, it was called crackerjack, and it was a. Making plans for nigel explaining the success of the united kingdom independence party in the 20 local council elections, with a focus on boston, lincolnshire. Homemade caramel peanut popcorn has been on my list for some time, and i am chastising myself for not making it much, much sooner. Alan stafford plays tribute to crackerjack comedian peter glaze, who died 35 years ago. Making plans for nigel was written by colin moulding and looked set to provide the group with a top ten hit, but it peaked at number 17. It has been announced that kids tv show crackerjack is coming back to tv. Dave gregory replaced andrews, the splendid drums and wires was released and mouldings wonderful making plans for nigel gave the band their biggest hit to date. As you can see, this video depicts a bunch of sophomoric comedians.
Gadd2g emadd4em bm7bm6 bm7bm6 were only making plans for nigel we only want whats best for him were only making plans for nigel nigel just needs that helping hand chorus. The hosts in this era were peter glaze and bernie clifton. Crackerjack definition of crackerjack by merriamwebster. Gadd2g emadd4em bm7bm6 bm7bm6 were only making plans for nigel we only want whats best for him were only making plans for. Some credit glaze with inventing the phrase dont get your knickers in a twist.