Hadn't realized it's a Labi Siffre cover:
I have such fond memories of Our House being out as a single in the early days of MTV. Part of what made POP music so attractive to my 6-year-old self, that sense of fun and melody. Always loved the single cover too, with their painted faces in the billiards rack.
I've been listening to Absolutely a lot lately. Disappear is such a wonderful song. That lovely descending chord sequence, and the melodies too, their delivery creating that special sense of ineffable meaning found in truly great songs.
Live in Hamburg 1981:
