Comments on: Friday Tunes: Squeeze

By: Mark S.

Mark S. — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 06:36:02 +0000

>Great lyrics, effing boring performance.

Well, I’m sure it’s just because they’re recording there. I’ve seen Glenn Tilbrook solo a few times, and if you ever get the chance, GO. One time he led everyone out of the venue where he was playing, down the street to a fan’s house, and gave us all a concert in the man’s living room. And though he’s just strumming in this video, he does a version of Voodoo Chile on acoustic that’s incredible, if you can believe it. (Here’s a taste: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx6LBDAKfMc&feature=related)

By: optimistic

optimistic — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:46:04 +0000

I really enjoyed that clip. It’s one of my favourite songs. I like the contrast between the sometimes childish lyrics and the weighty subjects he’s singing about. Quality!

By: chemicalscum

chemicalscum — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:14:48 +0000

Great lyrics, effing boring performance. They used to be ultimate cool, now they are ultimately boring … boredom boredom.

This doesn’t happen to all the bands of that era, many reformed or never gave up and still kick ass. The Gang of Four, Buzzcocks, The Wire and The Damned for example.

Speaking of the Damned, I am a member of Captain Sensible’s Blah! Party and I say Blah!

By: Athena

Athena — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:08:46 +0000

Lucky you, Sean. “If I didn’t love you” is my favorite Squeeze song, in part because of the dangling modifier:

“If I didn’t love you, I’d hate you.
Cocoa mugs sit side by side.
It’s time to poke at the fire,
But it’s “Not tonight” looks I find.
Taking a bite on a biscuit,
The record jumps on a scratch.
Tonight, it’s love by the fire.
The door of your love’s on the latch.”

By: Overstroming

Overstroming — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:13:29 +0000

Thanks Sean, it was a real treat to see that clip. Difford and Tillbrook don’t get anything close to the recognition they deserve as songwriters.