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Squeeze have always been one of my top combos from the 1970s
and 80s.
I
saw them many times over the years including a memorable gig at
the legendary Bottom Line in New York (where I introduced them onstage
to a rather quizzical Big Apple audience!), and also at the Albany
in their native Deptford around the release of the classic Argybargy
album.
Such
memories. Cool for some cats eh?
I got to meet up with the songwriting nucleus of the band, Chris
Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, the other week when the guys were rehearsing
at Glenn's studio in Blackheath.
insightful
look
The
occasion? A special acoustic session followed by a Q&A at Borders
in Charing Cross Road to coincide with the release of a new book
entitled Squeeze: Song By Song (Sanctuary Publishing).
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guess we forget that at one time these guys were being mentioned
in the same breath as Lennon & McCartney..." |
Written
by Chris and Glenn with author Jim Drury, it's an insightful look
at the life and times of south east London's finest with the duo
giving a fascinating account of the stories behind all the songs
they wrote together.
It
also paints a riveting picture of their many ups and downs. Of which
there were many...!
I guess we forget that at one time these guys were mentioned in
the same breath as Lennon & McCartney, Marriott & Lane and
Ray Davies.
highlight
Like
all the great London bands of the past, they simply wrote about
the world they grew up in and gave us some of the finest 'kitchen
sink' songs this side of The Kinks.
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Difford
and Tilbrook 'simply wrote about the world they grew up in..."
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The
highlight of the interview was getting to see and hear Chris and
Glenn perform an acoustic version of their very first hit 'Take
Me I'm Yours'.
Boy,
did the hairs on the back of my neck stand to attention during those
few minutes!
Here's hoping they stay close and I wouldn't be too surprised if
they end up working together in the future. And soon-ish too. Here's
hoping anyway...
useful
links
squeeze fansite
chris difford
glenn tilbrook
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