Towers of London
XTC
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Towers of London When they had built you Did you watch over the men who fell Towers of London When they had built you Victoria's gem found in somebody's hell Pavements of gold leading to the underground Grenadier Guardsmen walking pretty ladies around Fog is the sweat of the never never navvies who pound, pound, pound, pound, pound Spikes in the rails to their very own heaven Towers of London When they had built you Did you watch over the men who fell Towers of London When they had built you Victoria's gem found in somebody's hell Bridges of muscles spanning so long and high Merchants from Stepney walking pretty ladies by Rain is the tears of the never never navvies who cry For the bridge that doesn't go In the direction of Dublin Towers of London When they had built you Did you watch over the men who fell Towers of London When they had built you Victoria's gem found in somebody's hell And I've seen it in a painting And I've seen it in engraving And I've seen it in their faces Clear as children's chalk lines on the paving Towers of London When they had built you Did you watch over the men who fell Towers of London When they had built you Victoria's gem found in somebody's hell Towers of London Towers of London Towers of London Towers of London La la Londinium La la Londinium La la Londinium La la Londinium La la Londinium La la Londinium La la Londinium La la Londinium La la Londinium La la Londinium La la Londinium La la la la la Londinium
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12 facts about this song
Composition"Towers of London" is a song by British band XTC, from their fourth studio album "Black Sea," released in 1980.
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GenreThis song belongs to the Post-Punk and New Wave genres, both of which characterized the band's music.
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InspirationThe song, written by band leader and guitarist Andy Partridge, is a reflection on the city of London and its rich history.
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Musical InfluenceSome critics have identified a Beatles influence in the song's structure and melody.
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Record Label"Towers of London" was released under the Virgin Records label, which represented XTC for majority of their career.
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Chart RankingsIt reached #31 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing its moderate commercial success.
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Music VideoJust like most of XTC's songs, "Towers of London" also had a music video, part of which was shot on the roof of Virgin Records.
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Live PerformancesDespite struggling with live performances due to Andy Partridge's stage fright, XTC performed "Towers of London" several times on TV shows.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including Robbie Williams, who included his version on his album "Under the Radar Volume 1".
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Album SuccessThe album "Black Sea" that contains this song is often seen as one of XTC's best works, reaching #16 in the UK album chart and gaining Gold certification in Canada.
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Lyrical ThemesThe lyrics of "Towers of London" combine historical references with a more personal reflection, exploring themes of memory, identity, and the passage of time.
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Band MembersWhen the song was recorded, XTC's lineup consisted of Andy Partridge (vocals, guitar), Colin Moulding (bass), Dave Gregory (guitar), and Terry Chambers (drums).
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