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Statue of Liberty

1978 · via Joe Jackson

XTC’s 1978 recording of “Statue of Liberty” is the earliest release on file. Andy Partridge of XTC is credited as its writer. Also recorded by TC&I (released 2019), EXTC: XTC’s Terry Chambers & Friends (released 2022) and Joe Jackson (released 1995), among 15 recordings of this work on MusicBrainz.

XTC – Statue of Liberty
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Andy Partridge wrote this one and XTC had it on tape back in 1978, long before Joe got his hands on it. Play the original first, then hear what Joe kept and what he couldn't leave alone.

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Credited writer: Andy Partridge.

Earliest release on file: this one, 1978.

Other recordings on file · first release year

15 recordings of this work on MusicBrainz.

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Joe Jackson put his own spin on "Statue of Liberty" in 1995. Which band, fronted by its writer Andy Partridge, recorded the song first?XTC
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