Life Begins at the Hop
XTC
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I have learnt there's a magical spot at the hop Come with me to the church on the corner, the hop There's nuts and crisps and there's see-see-cola on tap A good time had by those boys and those girls at the hop Tell me what do you say? (Tell me what do you say?) Tell me what do you say? I tell you, life begins at the hop, boys and girls Prepare yourself for the boys in the band at the hop The cheap guitars, they're too young for the bars at the hop We'll jive around, make fools of ourselves, well then stop We're back next week with another ridiculous tie knot Tell me what do you say? (Tell me what do you say?) Tell me what do you say? I tell you, life begins at the hop, boys and girls Tell me what do you say? (Tell me what do you say?) Tell me what do you say? (Tell me what do you say?) I tell you, life begins at the hop, boys and girls I have learnt there's a magical spot at the hop Come with me to the church on the corner the hop There's nuts and crisps and there's see-see-cola on tap A good time had by those boys and those girls at the hop Tell me what do you say? (Tell me what do you say?) Tell me what do you say? I tell you, life begins at the hop Life begins at the hop Life begins at the hop, boys and girls
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11 facts about this song
Band History"Life Begins at the Hop" was written and performed by XTC, an English rock band formed in Swindon in 1972. Known for their energetic and catchy tunes, the band combined artful pop with punk's ferocity and energy.
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Singer-SongwriterThis song was the first XTC single written by bass player Colin Moulding who also served as the lead singer for this particular track, introducing a secondary voice to the band's discography.
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ReleaseThe song was released in 1979. Even though XTC had already released two albums by this point, "Life Begins at the Hop" was not included on either of them. However, later it did appear on some versions of the band's third album "Drums and Wires".
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Song's Success"Life Begins at the Hop" was the band's first Top 40 hit in the UK, peaking at #34, paving the way for their future success.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song featured the band members in a variety of costumes at a weird and wild party - highlighting their quirky and creative image.
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Unique SoundThe song is known for its fretless bass sound, something that was a rarity in pop music at the time. The fretless bass gives the song a distinct, smooth tone that sets it apart.
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Inspirational RoleThis song played a role in the band's shift from a punk sound to a more pop-oriented sound, which would characterize their work in the mid to late 1980s.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song has been covered by several artists, indicating its enduring popularity and influence.
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Song MeaningAs per Colin Moulding, "'Life Begins at the Hop'" is about youth culture and the opportunity for people to start life over in a new situation - in this case, a dance or hop.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, the song was not performed live by the band frequently. This was possibly due to singer Andy Partridge's stage fright, which led to the band discontinuing touring in 1982.
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Record Label"Life Begins at the Hop" was released under the Virgin Records label, an internationally recognized record label with which XTC had a long association.
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