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5 unusual facts about The Dukes of Stratosphear


Fossil Fuel: The XTC Singles 1977–92

It does not include their pseudonymous singles as The Dukes of Stratosphear, The Three Wise Men or The Colonel.

The Dukes of Stratosphear

In 2008 Andy Partridge recorded a promotional single for Eurostar as The Dukes - "Tin Toy Clockwork Train" - which was given away free at railway stations.

The 2002 XTC rarities compilation Coat of Many Cupboards premiered a hitherto unheard 20-second section of narration recorded for Psonic Psunspot but not used.

The band briefly reformed in 2003, to record the track "Open a Can (Of Human Beans)" for the MS Society charity compilation album The Wish List.

"It's Snowing Angels" would be released in 1994 via John Flansburgh's Hello Recording Club (this time credited to the Dukes), and both tracks were included on the Fuzzy Warbles anthology.



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