# [HIGHLIGHT] Why XTC Needed Todd Rundgren to Make 'Skylarking' - From EP 389

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Podcast: [Booked On Rock with Eric Senich](https://stenobird.com/podcast/booked-on-rock-3881248)
Published: 2026-07-05T15:41:15+00:00
Episode link: https://www.bookedonrock.com/post/xtc-skylarking-the-story-behind-xtc-s-masterpiece-with-alfredo-marziano
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## Resource

Was Todd Rundgren exactly what XTC needed to create 'Skylarking'? In this highlight from my conversation with Alfredo Marziano, author of XTC's Skylarking: A Life in a Day , we explore the legendary creative clash between Andy Partridge and Todd Rundgren. Their personalities couldn't have been more different, yet that tension helped shape one of the most acclaimed albums of the 1980s. Was the friction the secret ingredient behind XTC's masterpiece? Listen for the story behind one of rock's most fascinating producer-artist relationships—and discover why sometimes the greatest art comes from the greatest conflict. 🎧 Watch & listen to the full episode ---------- Booked On Rock is part of The Boneless Podcasting Network BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

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