Love on a Farmboy's Wages
XTC
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High climbs the summer sun High stands the corn And tonight when my work is done We will borrow your father's carriage We will drink and prepare for marriage Soon my darling, soon my darling Shilling for the fellow who brings the sheep in Shilling for the fellow who milks the herd Shilling for the fellow with a wife for keeping How can we feed love on a farmboy's wages? Deep under winter snow Deep lay the lambs And tonight by the full moon's glow Flask of wine on my feather bedding We will drink and prepare for wedding Soon my darling, soon my darling Shilling for the fellow who brings the sheep in Shilling for the fellow who milks the herd Shilling for the fellow with a wife for keeping How can we feed love on a farmboy's wages? People think that I'm no good Painting pictures, carving wood Be a rich man if I could But the only job I do well is here on the farm On the farm And it's breaking my back We will borrow your father's carriage We will drink and prepare for marriage Soon my darling, soon my darling Shilling for the fellow who brings the sheep in Shilling for the fellow who milks the herd Shilling for the fellow with a wife for keeping How can we feed Shilling for the fellow who brings the sheep in Shilling for the fellow who milks the herd Shilling for the fellow with a wife for keeping How can we feed love on a farmboy's Love on a farmboy's Love on a farmboy's wages
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13 facts about this song
Band Origin"Love on a Farmboy's Wages" is a song by XTC, a British rock band that was formed in Swindon, England, in 1972.
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Album NameThe song is featured on the band's sixth studio album, "Mummer," released in 1983.
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Single Record"Love on a Farmboy's Wages" was released as the lead single from the "Mummer" album in 1983.
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Chart InformationDespite its creative composition and uniqueness, the song initially failed to impress the mainstream crowd and achieved a modest #50 position on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song ThemeThe song is themed around the life of a farm labourer, conveying the struggles and hardships experienced by a farmer that had led them into dire financial straits.
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Music StyleXTC is known for its eclectic mix of rock, pop, psychedelia, and new wave. "Love on a Farmboy's Wages" exhibits these elements, leaning towards the folk and pop genre.
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Instruments UsedApart from standard rock instruments, this song utilizes a harpsichord, giving it a unique, baroque-pop sound.
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SongwriterThe song was written by the band's frontman, Andy Partridge, reflecting his social and economic critiques.
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Music VideoUnlike many of XTC’s songs, "Love on a Farmboy’s Wages" did receive a promotional music video, featuring the band members dressed as farmers and soldiers engaged in a game of chess.
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Later RecordsAlthough it didn't meet great commercial success initially, the song has since been included in a variety of XTC compilations, indicating its importance in the band's discography.
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Critical ReceptionOver the years, "Love on a Farmboy's Wages" has generally received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its lyrical content and unique musical arrangement.
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Live PerformancesInterestingly, this song was never performed live by the band as XTC stopped touring in 1982 due to Partridge's stage fright, a year before the song's release.
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Song Input"Love on a Farmboy's Wages" is one of the songs Partridge claims to be most proud of, due to its unique composition and personal meaning.
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