Jamel, if/when you get your Midnight Special Soul CDs, they come from me, wanting to give back something to someone who brings so much joy to people!! If you have them already, pass 'em on to someone who'd love them!! Take care!!
Hello Jemal and greetings from Germany Would you please request this Song from SEEED ruclips.net/video/jmK7LTcXaeM/видео.html I would be happy to see your reaction
"Tempted" is one of the greatest pop songs ever recorded. And Paul Carrack is one of the best pop vocalists of all time. Just the total package. In "The Living Years" he wrote it and sings lead with Mike and the Mechanics.
I had a dorm neighbor that killed me on that song and it was almost 30 years ago. She was tempted and played the darn song a few times a day for most of a semester. Too much! I like this song better anyway.
Trust me, Squeeze have made some brilliant records. 'Up The Junction', 'Cool For Cats', 'Another Nail In My heart', 'This Summer', Pulling Mussels', 'Take Me Im Yours', there are just so many !!!!
Check out Squeeze's "Tempted" featuring the great Paul Carrack. Many will remember him from his time with the band Ace ("How Long" - great bassline) and with Mike and the Mechanics ("The Living Years" and "Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)"). His biggest solo hit was "Don't Shed a Tear". The man has a golden voice.
Won't admit that it's part of the scene, but I can't help but have my suspicions, cuz I ain't quite as dumb as I seem,, Thank you for the great backstory! Very cool!
Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford are lyrical magicians! They remind me a little of Crowded House, with their story telling songs. Love your work Jamel.
So true. I've long had the wish they'd do something together. The thought of Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford and Neil Finn writing songs together is mind-blowing.
I agree, Squeeze's style of music wasn't really my thing (or so I thought) but their lyrics won me over & I was a convert. I still play them today, probably more than some of the other music I was listening to back then. When Crwoded House came along I was won over straight away. I was lucky enough to see them live in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England in a fairly small venue & the banter between the band and the audience won me over all over again.
You know I was just thinking as I watched this clip that Glenn Tilbrook looks a lot like Neil Finn here! (In case you don't know who Neil is, he was the singer in Crowded House...and if you did know that I apologize).
Love that you’re hitting squeeze! They are phenomenal! “Tempted” is the big one to hit that everyone knows, but “Another nail in my heart” and “pulling mussels” are two of my favorites.
YES!!! Please also react to these Squeeze songs: Tempted, Up The Junction, Cool For Cats, Pulling Mussels (From A Shell), Another Nail In My Heart, Hourglass, Some Fantastic Place, Take Me I'm Yours, Labelled With Live, Is That Love?, Annie Get Your Gun, Slap & Tickle, and Loving You Tonight.
I am a HUGE Squeeze fan. They are extremely underrated, especially for their songwriting. I've seen them perform countless times, including one incredibly memorable event. They were playing at this outdoor venue in Qunicy MA and it was rained out, the stage was not protected in any way and it was unsafe for them to perform. Not only did they come back and perform the next night but Glen Tilbrook and Chris Difford came out and set in chairs on the end of one of the bars and played almost a 2 hour acoustical set for the perhaps 50 or so of us diehard fans that had lingered in the pouring rain. It was freakin amazing.
I'd have loved to have seen that. I only saw Squeeze once, opening for Elvis Costello, but I did see Glen Tilbrook in a small theater with just an acoustic guitar and he was excellent. He's an under-rated guitarist.
God, one of my favorite groups! Such a perfectly balanced 80's band with a completely unique sound and amazing songs after songs! One of the greatest new wave bands, a classic British pop group distinguished by the clever songwriting of Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook.
the Squeeze is now open... others for your review would be.. Tempted, Cool for Cats, Labelled With Love, Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)... Great songs all
Saw Squeeze in concert last month and they are still an excellent band. Glen Tilbrook is one of my favorite vocalist. And Tilbrook and Difford are a legendary song writing duo.
Ohhh man!!! You're hitting me where I live now Jamel!! I love Squeeze!! Along with Oingo Boingo, The Cult and others, this WAS my 80's!! These guys were so great! Next, check out Tempted!!! Thank you!
@@miketscott great description of the tune yeah it has been in my head for decades since the record first came out which I guess was Babylon and On 87ish loved it from the beginning was actually in my car listening to a live version of it today before I saw that my pal Jamel had posted a reaction to Black Coffee in Bed which is certainly another winner their recent live stuff is great really haven't lost anything.👍
I was a teenager in the 80's... What an era that was. Your facial expressions and reactions to the music. Love reliving those days as you open them back up. This guy can sing!
"Tempted", "Pulling Mussels From The Shell", "Slap And Tickle", "Goodbye Girl", "Another Nail From My Heart", are amongst greats from this talented band.
The Squeeze was a fantastic band with lots of hits.. the 80s vids you never know what you're gonna get, but it was def part of the experience for those of us early MTV viewers. 80s music rules!
I love reading comments like yours. Squeeze have been in my life since i was a young lad (my dad was a big fan). Despite how amazing they are they're still kind of a cult band and that's the way I like it.. Its nice to know there are cool people like yourself listening to them from across the pond!
You need to do some, SADE. SADE, SADE,SADE! "Sweetest Taboo", "Your Love is King", "Maureen" .............. You can't go wrong with almost anything she's ever done. If you don't do reactions, at least listen for yourself, you'll be in love. More babies made with Sade playing in the background, than probably ANY other music.
Loved squeeze back in the 80s. Jules Holland that plays the piano has his own show on UK TV. He has given a lot of music artists their big break. Thanks Jamel. You have turned a crap day into a good day. 👍🎶
First comment. Thanks for the reactions. I enjoy them a lot. I am cuban and i heard some of the songs you listen to but i did not speak English at the time, so now i understand what they say, it is like rediscovering the whole thing.
My brother, you are so very right, it can take ten times longer to accept the end without that closure. And damn, doesn't it hurt ten times more? Love to anyone who has suffered through that kind of pain, I feel you ❤
I feel you on the Crowded House thing, actually. It kinda feels like "Something So Strong", and looking back, it seems likely to have inspired it. Honestly, I imagine most fans of Crowded House/Split Enz are already fans of Squeeze and it seems entirely likely the artists were fans of each others' work. They were mining similar territory for a few years there, in the late 70s and early 80s - with angular, spacey New Wave, bouncy Power Pop, and reedy Blue-Eyed Soul all tossed into the gumbo, and they both leaned into the soulful, jangling thing as the years went by .
I remember this video well! And "Tempted." Great song. It was in "Reality Bites," although a much older song. That is a great soundtrack from which to pick songs. "My Sharona," "Stay," "All I Want Is You," "Locked Out," etc. You've done some anyway though. Have a good one!
Another good song by this group that came out later was called "Hourglass". Give it a play if you get a chance. I bet a lot of people here haven't heard it in years, but I remember when it was a hit on the radio... it played every day. Wasn't as good as "Tempted"... that's still the best thing they ever did. It had a hell of a groove!
I first heard this over 30 years ago on 106.7 KROQ here in So Cal. It used to get a lot of air play. It's been lost to time for years. Thank you for keeping songs like this alive.
If you're familiar with his music, you can hear Elvis Costello's distinctive voice in the background vocals. Another vote for "Tempted", "Hourglass" or "Pulling Mussels from a Shell" next. Thanks for listening and sharing and keeping great music alive! Peace from SF
Great band, and another great reaction. These guys had so many great songs. Cool for Cats, Up The Junction, Pulling Mussels From a Shell, the list goes on and on. Thanks again.
I love Squeeze. Their last hit was a song called "Hourglass", in the late 80s. I hope you can react to that one. Meanwhile, Squeeze has a great catalog. They were more popular in the UK than in the US in their late 70s-early 80s heyday, but I heard them on the college station in my town. "Tempted", however, was a huge hit. The keyboardist is a fellow named Jools Holland, and he's had a popular live music TV show on BBC Two for almost 30 years now.
Chris Difford is a musical poet,he has the ability to write songs from the heart in language everyone can relate to,he writes as if he were talking to you.He & Glen Tilbrook were called the new Lennon & McCartney for their songwriting skills Such a great band,I’ve seen them twice & would do so again in a heartbeat. Their songbook is wonderful,delve deeper & you will find many,many gems 👌😊
I love Squeeze. One of the songs I really liked when I was a kid watching MTV back in 1980. When I was 10. The song that was on at that time was another nail in my heart.
When Squeeze first went to the US, they had to be known/billed as "UK Squeeze" because there was already an American band with the same name. The two main songwriters Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford were once dubbed "The Lennon and McCartney of The 80's". Some of their song lyrics might have difficulty in being understood on the other side of The Pond. Difford & Tilbrook use phrases and colloquialisms that are definitely "London and The South East". Even some English - speaking listeners would need a "translator" for some of their lyrics.Check out Glenn and Chris - (along with their impromptu keyboard player from the band) playing "Goodbye Girl" live and unplugged at their first gig venue in Greenwich, S.E London. I vaguely remember that they had to unveil a commemorative "Blue Plaque" on the building as they are now local celebrities. When Squeeze are resting between tours, Glenn Tilbrook does solo tours and plays with his pub band "The Fluffers" who include his son Leo on bass.
Lots of things pop into my head when songs like this play. Split Enz - "Six Months In A Leaky Boat" Madness - "For The Wings of a Dove" and because it also features an airplane, OK GO's song "Upside Down and Inside Out"
Jamel! Thanks for reacting to one of my favorite songs EVER! I bought the whole album back in the day just for this song...and I still love it. #BlueEyedSoul
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Tempted is great!
Jemal that wasn't the full version of the song. You miss a lot of harmonies. Please do more SQUEEZE.
Jamel, if/when you get your Midnight Special Soul CDs, they come from me, wanting to give back something to someone who brings so much joy to people!! If you have them already, pass 'em on to someone who'd love them!! Take care!!
thanks so much, Jamel! this was fun. hope you & the family are hanging in there.
Hello Jemal and greetings from Germany Would you please request this Song from SEEED ruclips.net/video/jmK7LTcXaeM/видео.html I would be happy to see your reaction
"Tempted" is one of the greatest pop songs ever recorded. And Paul Carrack is one of the best pop vocalists of all time. Just the total package. In "The Living Years" he wrote it and sings lead with Mike and the Mechanics.
These are both fantastic songs!
Yes! There's a nice video for Tempted. And I love it when they each sing a line in turn.
I had a dorm neighbor that killed me on that song and it was almost 30 years ago. She was tempted and played the darn song a few times a day for most of a semester. Too much! I like this song better anyway.
Yes! Love it w M n the Ms!
That one line from Paul Carrick's single: a locked door on a candy store is what you are' GENIUS!
Trust me, Squeeze have made some brilliant records. 'Up The Junction', 'Cool For Cats', 'Another Nail In My heart', 'This Summer', Pulling Mussels', 'Take Me Im Yours', there are just so many !!!!
Saw them last year at one of CT's casinos. Still fantastic band, sounded better than ever!
ALL OF THESE SONGS! I hope he listens to more.
Almost forgot Pulling Mussels From A Shell...its awesome
How about: Annie Get Your Gun?
@@jeffreymackay4343 Nice!
Check out Squeeze's "Tempted" featuring the great Paul Carrack. Many will remember him from his time with the band Ace ("How Long" - great bassline) and with Mike and the Mechanics ("The Living Years" and "Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)"). His biggest solo hit was "Don't Shed a Tear". The man has a golden voice.
Steve Cabrera One of favorites by Squeeze
Awesome
Agreed! Squeeze were around forever, but the Paul Carrack era was my favorite by far.
Love Tempted!!!
Won't admit that it's part of the scene, but I can't help but have my suspicions, cuz I ain't quite as dumb as I seem,,
Thank you for the great backstory! Very cool!
Definitely gotta check out Tempted by Squeeze. It’s an absolute classic and something everyone should hear.
Awesome music
YES
YES!
He just did!
"Pulling Mussells" is great. Their Argybargy record is total cool, fun.
Man, that album holds some great memories for me...top shelf tunes from front to back 👌
Another great song by Squeeze is Tempted
Jamel, you'll love their "Tempted" "Another Nail in My Heart" and "Cool For Cats". Part of the second British invasion of music.
I second this. Especially "Tempted"
Another nail in my heart is a great great tune
And for fun, Annie Get Your Gun..
Omg, one of my fave albums EVER!
Tempted is a great 80s song
Elvis Costello on backing vocals and, I think, producing. Give Elvis some love too!
Yeah, he produced this whole album and Glenn sang a duet with him as well.
Had no idea! Makes sense tho! 👍🏻
Watchin the Detectives, Allison. And Squeeze very underrated.
Elvis Costello and Paul Young backing...
I believe you guys are talking about"Tempted".
Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford are lyrical magicians! They remind me a little of Crowded House, with their story telling songs. Love your work Jamel.
So true. I've long had the wish they'd do something together. The thought of Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford and Neil Finn writing songs together is mind-blowing.
R Tee true
Difford and Tilbrook were often compared to Lennon/McCartney back in the day.
I agree, Squeeze's style of music wasn't really my thing (or so I thought) but their lyrics won me over & I was a convert. I still play them today, probably more than some of the other music I was listening to back then. When Crwoded House came along I was won over straight away. I was lucky enough to see them live in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England in a fairly small venue & the banter between the band and the audience won me over all over again.
You know I was just thinking as I watched this clip that Glenn Tilbrook looks a lot like Neil Finn here!
(In case you don't know who Neil is, he was the singer in Crowded House...and if you did know that I apologize).
Love that you’re hitting squeeze! They are phenomenal! “Tempted” is the big one to hit that everyone knows, but “Another nail in my heart” and “pulling mussels” are two of my favorites.
"Take Me I'm Yours" is another great Squeeze song.
I think that's my favourite track of theirs
Carlos Martinez real good one!
Yes! Hopefully he'll do that one, and also "Hourglass."
Squeeze. My favourite band of all time. Seen them live so many times.
You will love Up The Junction
Squeeze- Up the Junction or Tempted, if you're interested in doing anything else by them.
Jay Gilllan Good ones and more that I used to listen to!
Definitely Up the Junction. My favourite song of theirs. It always moves me.
Cool for Cats
YES!!! Please also react to these Squeeze songs: Tempted, Up The Junction, Cool For Cats, Pulling Mussels (From A Shell), Another Nail In My Heart, Hourglass, Some Fantastic Place, Take Me I'm Yours, Labelled With Live, Is That Love?, Annie Get Your Gun, Slap & Tickle, and Loving You Tonight.
All awesome!
Add “Annie Get Your Gun” to that great list!!
Seconding Annie Get Your Gun!
Labeled with love is one of the saddest songs.
Cool For Cats has the weirdest video
I am a HUGE Squeeze fan. They are extremely underrated, especially for their songwriting. I've seen them perform countless times, including one incredibly memorable event. They were playing at this outdoor venue in Qunicy MA and it was rained out, the stage was not protected in any way and it was unsafe for them to perform. Not only did they come back and perform the next night but Glen Tilbrook and Chris Difford came out and set in chairs on the end of one of the bars and played almost a 2 hour acoustical set for the perhaps 50 or so of us diehard fans that had lingered in the pouring rain. It was freakin amazing.
What a cool story! Good for you! ☮️💜☮️
Awesome memory
I'd have loved to have seen that. I only saw Squeeze once, opening for Elvis Costello, but I did see Glen Tilbrook in a small theater with just an acoustic guitar and he was excellent. He's an under-rated guitarist.
But no they are not “extremely underrated”
God, one of my favorite groups! Such a perfectly balanced 80's band with a completely unique sound and amazing songs after songs! One of the greatest new wave bands, a classic British pop group distinguished by the clever songwriting of Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook.
the Squeeze is now open... others for your review would be.. Tempted, Cool for Cats, Labelled With Love, Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)... Great songs all
Cool for Cats is where it is at
Some fantastic place
Jolly comes home
Level 42. "Something About You" "Running in the Family" you will love it.
Lessons in Love
Level 42, “Hot Water” is a great song,
"Something About You" is a great song.
Yes!!!
Saw Squeeze in concert last month and they are still an excellent band. Glen Tilbrook is one of my favorite vocalist. And Tilbrook and Difford are a legendary song writing duo.
Ahhh, Squeeze- so great. 'Tempted' is a must, and so are many other of their songs.
Ohhh man!!! You're hitting me where I live now Jamel!! I love Squeeze!! Along with Oingo Boingo, The Cult and others, this WAS my 80's!! These guys were so great! Next, check out Tempted!!! Thank you!
OMG!! Love this song so much!!!! One of my favorites from the start of MTV! Tempted is another banger!!!
Agree with the other comments, you should definitely do Squeeze's "Tempted" and "Hourglass" - those are top-notch.
Ain't it the truth? 👍👍
"Hourglass" is my choice as well. Just plain fun and will stick in your brain for decades. I know. I'm living proof.
Also "Pulling Mussels
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Give a listen to Squeeze's "Up the Junction"
@@miketscott great description of the tune yeah it has been in my head for decades since the record first came out which I guess was Babylon and On 87ish loved it from the beginning was actually in my car listening to a live version of it today before I saw that my pal Jamel had posted a reaction to Black Coffee in Bed which is certainly another winner their recent live stuff is great really haven't lost anything.👍
I know you weren't directly speaking to me but commented anyway 😃
TEMPTED BY THE FRUIT OF ANOTHER!!!!
You need to go down the Squeeze rabbit hole 🤣
You killed the, "hoo hoo's!" 😂
#Throwbackness
💜💫✌🏼🎵
I was a teenager in the 80's... What an era that was. Your facial expressions and reactions to the music. Love reliving those days as you open them back up. This guy can sing!
"Tempted", "Pulling Mussels From The Shell", "Slap And Tickle", "Goodbye Girl", "Another Nail From My Heart", are amongst greats from this talented band.
The Squeeze was a fantastic band with lots of hits.. the 80s vids you never know what you're gonna get, but it was def part of the experience for those of us early MTV viewers. 80s music rules!
Just "Squeeze".
@@teknikel you're right... but i've always called them the squeeze cuz there were so many other bands from that time called "The" something or other.
@@tallykev6608 That's cool. I have thing I do that kind of thing, too.
Squeeze's album "Singles" got me through my freshman year of college. I still love this album so much. Every track is a keeper!
I love reading comments like yours. Squeeze have been in my life since i was a young lad (my dad was a big fan). Despite how amazing they are they're still kind of a cult band and that's the way I like it.. Its nice to know there are cool people like yourself listening to them from across the pond!
You need to do some, SADE. SADE, SADE,SADE! "Sweetest Taboo", "Your Love is King", "Maureen" .............. You can't go wrong with almost anything she's ever done. If you don't do reactions, at least listen for yourself, you'll be in love. More babies made with Sade playing in the background, than probably ANY other music.
SADE IS PERFECTION
Yes. Sade is a must listen...and Seal - Crazy.
Fell in love with my wife to "Smooth Operator"
Another Nail in My heart is another great Squeeze song.
This brings me back. A friend of mines dad was huge into Squeeze. Would play them all the time in the 80's.
You cannot go wrong with Squeeze. Check out Take Me I'm Yours.
Loved squeeze back in the 80s. Jules Holland that plays the piano has his own show on UK TV. He has given a lot of music artists their big break. Thanks Jamel. You have turned a crap day into a good day. 👍🎶
I know, right? I was having a mental breakdown this morning. Jamel is a balm. 💜☮️💜
This is an underrated but great tune!
First comment. Thanks for the reactions. I enjoy them a lot. I am cuban and i heard some of the songs you listen to but i did not speak English at the time, so now i understand what they say, it is like rediscovering the whole thing.
My brother, you are so very right, it can take ten times longer to accept the end without that closure. And damn, doesn't it hurt ten times more? Love to anyone who has suffered through that kind of pain, I feel you ❤
Tempted and pulling mussels. Gotta do those two
haven't heard this one myself , I get a Crowded House vibe ...
this was before crowded House this was back when Neil and the other fin brother were with split endz
You weren't in Rising Damp?
@@truckerkevthepaidtourist Enz. 😁
I feel you on the Crowded House thing, actually. It kinda feels like "Something So Strong", and looking back, it seems likely to have inspired it. Honestly, I imagine most fans of Crowded House/Split Enz are already fans of Squeeze and it seems entirely likely the artists were fans of each others' work. They were mining similar territory for a few years there, in the late 70s and early 80s - with angular, spacey New Wave, bouncy Power Pop, and reedy Blue-Eyed Soul all tossed into the gumbo, and they both leaned into the soulful, jangling thing as the years went by
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Thinking the same thing! 'Something so strong'...
I remember this video well! And "Tempted." Great song. It was in "Reality Bites," although a much older song. That is a great soundtrack from which to pick songs. "My Sharona," "Stay," "All I Want Is You," "Locked Out," etc. You've done some anyway though. Have a good one!
“Up the junction”...that’s a cool song
Another good song by this group that came out later was called "Hourglass". Give it a play if you get a chance.
I bet a lot of people here haven't heard it in years, but I remember when it was a hit on the radio... it played every day.
Wasn't as good as "Tempted"... that's still the best thing they ever did. It had a hell of a groove!
Love Squeeze!!!! I remember watching this on MTV
Their hits are "Another Nail in My Heart", "Pulling Mussels from a Shell", "Tempted" and "Cool for Cats"
Background vocals by the great Elvis Costello! More great Squeeze- “Tempted”, “Pulling Mussels From A Shell”, “ Is That Love”.
I adore Squeeze!! All their songs are classics!! High school memories!! ❤️❤️
An underrated band. I love their music, its clever and fun. Thanks for reacting to this!!
Labelled with love has always been one of my faves.
“Pulling Mussels “ and Tempted, should be next! Keep up the great work!
I remember when this came out on MTV. Such a great song. “Tempted” is my favorite, though.
Every song is great by them.. another nail in my heart, tempted, up the junction, cool for cats... LOVE THEM!!!
"Tempted" and "Pulling Mussels From a Shell"
Glenn Tilbrook rarely gets the credit he deserves as a guitarist. His solos are always melodic, well-constructed, and succinct.
Jamal, always enjoy your videos, your vibe. Huge blessing to me. I just recently discovered this song, and I love it.
I first heard this over 30 years ago on 106.7 KROQ here in So Cal. It used to get a lot of air play. It's been lost to time for years. Thank you for keeping songs like this alive.
Another great band from the UK.
YAY!!!! I love this song!!! Thank you! Now... let's hear, "Annie, get your gun!"
If you're familiar with his music, you can hear Elvis Costello's distinctive voice in the background vocals. Another vote for "Tempted", "Hourglass" or "Pulling Mussels from a Shell" next. Thanks for listening and sharing and keeping great music alive!
Peace from SF
Tempted and Another Nail In My Heart. Just love how Difford and Tilbrook through in chord changes that shouldn't have worked but did. Masters!
"Hello Again" by The Cars, is a good song from the 80's to react to.
Cool. The only song I'm familiar with by these guys is "Tempted." A very 80's song.
Great band, and another great reaction. These guys had so many great songs. Cool for Cats, Up The Junction, Pulling Mussels From a Shell, the list goes on and on. Thanks again.
I love Squeeze. Their last hit was a song called "Hourglass", in the late 80s. I hope you can react to that one. Meanwhile, Squeeze has a great catalog. They were more popular in the UK than in the US in their late 70s-early 80s heyday, but I heard them on the college station in my town. "Tempted", however, was a huge hit. The keyboardist is a fellow named Jools Holland, and he's had a popular live music TV show on BBC Two for almost 30 years now.
Check out Rickie Lee Jones- Chuck E’s in love from 1978
You should check out their song “Tempted.” It was a huge hit and you’ll understand why once you hear it! 😊
These guys were a stellar live band!!!...
"Pulling Mussels From A Shell", "Another Nail For My Heart," "Is That Love," "Annie Get Your Gun," and Up The Junction" are musts from Squeeze. TY!
Another nail for my heart by squeeze is a great song. Try it next
Can you find the live acoustic version of Goodbye Girl by Squeeze!
Quality band, Great Song and lyrics and THAT Guitar solo....
Brilliant.......Timeless
This is one of the most optimistic break-up songs ever. I love the story-telling in Squeeze songs. So many great lyrics.
You might like some Aztec Camera - "Oblivious' and Marshall Crenshaw - "Whenever You're On My Mind" More power pop from the early 80s!
Also Someday Someway
JAMEL, “BURN 🔥DOWN THE MISSION” is one of ELTON’S best songs! Hope you will give it a listen!
one of my favorites back on MTV first came on the scene and you were about 3 years old what a fantastic song from squeeze always love this one..
This was never one that stood out to me but I saw Squeeze live last year and they ended with this one. It was fantastic! A new favorite.
Get yourself their 1982 compilation album: "Singles - 45's and Under", but for now I'd suggest "Pulling Mussels (from the Shell)."
GREAT ALBUM!!
Awesome reactions. Please do "Bread - Diary" &
"King Crimson - Court of the Crimson King"
Next 😊
Great songs from these guys . Pulling mussels from a shell and another nail in my heart are fabulous
I love your empathy for the characters in songs. Thanks for your insights, always.
Jamel ... Joni Mitchell, Help Me
Jamel : peace train, wild world, father and son by Cat Stevens
You will love father and son and hard headed woman
"Morning has Broken" has particular special memories for me. Miss you Mom...
Chris Difford is a musical poet,he has the ability to write songs from the heart in language everyone can relate to,he writes as if he were talking to you.He & Glen Tilbrook were called the new Lennon & McCartney for their songwriting skills
Such a great band,I’ve seen them twice & would do so again in a heartbeat.
Their songbook is wonderful,delve deeper & you will find many,many gems 👌😊
All credit to you for reviewing this fantastic song. Great band. Always the best lyrics.
Squeeze - "Cool For Cats" please!
They had many great hits.
I am thinking of Duran Duran now.
'Planet Earth' all the way to 'Ordinary World' 🙏
Squeeze have a fantastic catalogue of music. Their lyrics are outstanding. seen them many times.
Oooooh... I can close my eyes and I’m drinking and dancing with my friends in a frat house party in 1988. Thanks for the memory ❤️
Some of the best songwriters since Lennon & McCartney, and they are still active today!
I love Squeeze. One of the songs I really liked when I was a kid watching MTV back in 1980. When I was 10. The song that was on at that time was another nail in my heart.
I love this song! It was the first song I heard from them on MTV back in the early 80's!
My man, Squeeze is one of those 80's bands that fell through the cracks. Great tune, great group!!
When Squeeze first went to the US, they had to be known/billed as "UK Squeeze" because there was already an American band with the same name. The two main songwriters Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford were once dubbed "The Lennon and McCartney of The 80's". Some of their song lyrics might have difficulty in being understood on the other side of The Pond. Difford & Tilbrook use phrases and colloquialisms that are definitely "London and The South East". Even some English - speaking listeners would need a "translator" for some of their lyrics.Check out Glenn and Chris - (along with their impromptu keyboard player from the band) playing "Goodbye Girl" live and unplugged at their first gig venue in Greenwich, S.E London. I vaguely remember that they had to unveil a commemorative "Blue Plaque" on the building as they are now local celebrities. When Squeeze are resting between tours, Glenn Tilbrook does solo tours and plays with his pub band "The Fluffers" who include his son Leo on bass.
Thanks great throwback!! I remember hearing this when I was in school and just liked the beat.. finally understand it!💝🎼💝
Lots of things pop into my head when songs like this play.
Split Enz - "Six Months In A Leaky Boat"
Madness - "For The Wings of a Dove"
and because it also features an airplane, OK GO's song "Upside Down and Inside Out"
"Pulling Mussells From a Shell" is another Squeeze classic, gotta check that one out.
I have never heard this song. And I graduated high school in 1983. New to me, thank you
Squeeze is one of the best bands of the 80s, devastating talent and songwriting. So many great songs!
Jamel! Thanks for reacting to one of my favorite songs EVER! I bought the whole album back in the day just for this song...and I still love it. #BlueEyedSoul