XTC. She's so Square 1976

A very early She's so Square recording.
Performed in the Viewpoint Studio
April 22nd 1976 Swindon
Andy Partridge -- Guitar.
Colin Moulding -- Bass.
Terry Chambers -- Drums.
John Perkins - Piano/synthesiser.

[@voitmusic]

Hats off to their local TV archivist for preserving these treasures for us to see ❤

[@youandwhosearmy6339]

All the bands and fashions that they "slag off" in the lyric, they love in reality. So true of most of the bands around circa 76-78. Most loved the 60s. The Damned being another that springs to mind. The Stranglers too.

[@themeditativewalker6523]

Terry Chambers once again is the model precision drummer. A human metronome

[@mehitabelgill6711]

How times change. 45 years later, a girl who dresses like it is 1967 is the cool one and those from 1976 are the squares.

[@TonyLovell]

Not by any means their greatest work, but this sounds so amazing for 1976.

[@lovemrj4ever]

Way ahead of its time. But much love to the Yardbirds. Love ya XTC

[@juliendegand5217]

Excellent. 👍 🌞 🎵 🎶 👍

[@RupertKirkham]

Recorded in the basement of 14 Victoria Road - the studio of Britain's longest-running community tv station, Swindon Viewpoint. Director, Station Manager, Richard Dunn (subsequently head of Thames TV). I was there.

[@croiners4166]

This is so cool, thanks for sharing,jim

[@duncan-rmi]

more than a hint of bebop deluxe about this version of the band.

[@mightyV444]

I heard only yesterday that they actually were bigger than XTC! But I would still not know Bebop Deluxe even today, had they not been included in one of the DVD's from the 'Old Grey Whistle Test' TV show!

[@duncan-rmi]

could be the same band.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIPVZ5afd712g6c

[@RacerXLR8]

Wow talk about XTC roots. Like this better then the version on the EP.

[@tabitharowland8023]

Definitely agree with the comment that this is better than the EP version. I love it!

[@Ursulauu]

I love this! Great early footage too! x

[@DarrylBullock]

Pre-Barry: Jon Perkins on keyboards

[@nthwndroregano6604]

Andy is so talented

[@christopherwelch136]

Just wow.

[@BlueRidgeParkway]

Awesome! Very Joe-Jackson-ish ;-)

[@mightyV444]

YES, thank you! *That's* who I've been reminded of a lot of the time when watching/listening to their stuff but wasn't quite able to put my finger on! 😀

[@lucianisidro]

Wow. This sounds almost like a Canterbury band. It could be a Gong song!

[@youandwhosearmy6339]

You are spot on.

[@JHollowayNetwork]

John Perkins later left the group and was replaced by Barry Andrews (who played on their first 2 albums).

[@rundoetx]

Wow, Thanks Egidio

[@bonzodog6872]

cool guitar

[@holmeschapelmouse]

GREAT GREAT POST!

[@itkapatanka]

Goodness! Andy was quite a looker then.

[@mightyV444]

We *all* were, when we were young! 😄

[@andreaprodan5616]

wow guitdr solo there A.P.

[@davelafave6678]

The razors edge of hep.

[@andreaprodan5616]

love the way Andy Poos nearly fucks up the first flourish of guitar! But...so great to hear the alternative to the ep original.

[@SonicVineyard]

Not heard this version before...

[@garyhelsinger]

Before Barry!

[@JHollowayNetwork]

So they were originally a Glam rock band?

[@jeanphibonnet7669]

could have been played for this day of my 15 y/old

[@johnthominet3939]

Dig THIS...it's a twist on she's so muh-muh-muh-muh modern...

[@andreaprodan5616]

love the way Andy Poos nearly fucks up the first flourish of guitar! But...so great to hear the alternative to the ep original.

[@Pilcha.]

Ehhh Andrea capo! A Luca le gustaba bastante XTC no?