XTC - Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead - 2001 Remaster Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote 'Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead'?

   'Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead' was written by Andy Partridge, a member of the English rock band XTC.

2. What album features 'Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead'?

   'Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead' is featured on XTC's 1992 album Nonsuch.

3. Did 'Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead' achieve any chart success?

   Yes, it was XTC's second number-one hit on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and reached number 71 on the UK Singles Chart.

4. What inspired Andy Partridge to write 'Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead'?

   Andy Partridge was inspired by a jack o'lantern he had carved for Halloween. Observing its decay daily, he began to feel sorry for it and thought about what would happen if there was someone on Earth who was perfect and made many enemies.

5. Are there different versions of the music video for 'Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead'?

   Yes, there are two versions of the music video. One version is heavily edited for US television broadcast to remove controversial material, while the uncensored version includes explicit references to historical events and religious imagery.

6. Who covered 'Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead' for the Dumb and Dumber soundtrack?

   'Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead' was covered by Canadian band Crash Test Dummies in 1994 for the soundtrack of the film Dumb and Dumber. It featured Ellen Reid on lead vocals.