we're only making plans for Nigel

[poppertop]

does anyone know where I can get the music for a song called 'we're only making plans for Nigel' I have no idea who sang it or when.?

[Reverandfunk]

XTC in 1979 i think

[squarebear]

It was by a band called XTC and was released around 1979.

[Reverandfunk]

Havent heard that for years!

generals and majors was another one i think

Limewire here I come

[Lie-in King]

"Making Plans for Nigel" by XTC in September, 1979 - released on the Virgin label, No VS282

[Gromit]

It is on iTunes for 79p

[4GS]

Did he really have 'A future in British Steel'?

[ermintrude35]

...the lyrics to this song are really sad....think it was written about a young lad with learning difficulties.....

[weeal]

here it is, god takes me back a bit lol

[weeal]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0C6bVckO_CM

[Mortartube]

Reverandfunk, don't forget "Senses working overtime" as well

[plowter]

Loved XTC.

To see how far they progressed checkout YouTube for Statue of Liberty<A/> on the Old Grey Whistle Test 1978 and Dear God (2001)

My fave are All you Pretty Girls.

How can we feed love on a farm boy's wages?