Mr. Shankly's stellar set as XTC on halloween reminded me of just how much I love that band and their perfectly crafted pop confections. Take "Mayor of Simpleton" from Oranges and Lemons, a clever and catchy tune that takes "If I only had a Brain" and makes a love story out of it, with a terrific bass line to boot.

Check out Mr. Shankly's version here:



Mayor of Simpleton