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"Life Begins at the Hop" is a single by XTC released in 1979 and their fifth single. Keyboardist Barry Andrews was replaced by second guitarist Dave Gregory prior to its recording. The song title references the 1950s' rock 'n' roll classic "At the Hop".

"Life Begins at the Hop"
Single by XTC
Released	April 1979
Recorded	December 1978
Genre	Pop rock, new wave
Length	3:46
Label	Virgin Records
Songwriter(s)	Colin Moulding
Producer(s)	Steve Lillywhite
XTC singles chronology
"Are You Receiving Me?" (1978) "Life Begins at the Hop" (1979) "Making Plans for Nigel" (1979)
Music video
"Life Begins at the Hop" on YouTube

The song was bassist Colin Moulding's first A-side composition for the group, and the band's first UK chart single, reaching #54.

"Homo Safari", the B-side, was the first in Andy Partridge's "Homo Safari Series", a six-part series of ambient, impressionistic instrumentals, initially released on the b-sides of various XTC 7" and 12" singles.

Track listing

1. "Life Begins at the Hop" (Colin Moulding) – 3:46
2. "Homo Safari" (Andy Partridge) – 2:14

Charts

Chart (1979)	Peak position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[1]	94
UK Singles (OCC)[2]	54

References

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