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The Music of November 22: Jesus, Buddah or JFK?

The Music of November 22: Jesus, Buddah or JFK?

About XTC's 1992 modern rock hit, "The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead"

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[This is the first in an occasional series that considers songs influenced by the assassination of JFK.]

The leadoff song on the British band XTC’s 1992 “Nonsuch” album is called “The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead,” a mid-tempo rocker whose title, and harmonica, are subtle nods to Bob Dylan (who has many “ballads” in his songbook.)

The tune’s lyrics do not …

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