- Paperback: 276 pages
- Publisher: Sanctuary Publishing Ltd (1 Nov 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1860746047
- ISBN-13: 978-1860746048
- Product Dimensions: 21 x 15 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 249,029 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Forming in 1974, in the early days Squeeze were criticised for songs that contained neither the ideology not the venom of contemporaries such as The Sex Pistols and The Clash. Yet, by the early 1980s, they were filling Madison Square Garden, and songwriters Tilbrook and Difford were being hailed as 'the new Lennon and McCartney'. The fourth book in this successful series looks at this creative partnership and explores the stories behind such memorable hits as 'Tempted', 'Black Coffee In Bed', 'Up The Junction' and 'Cool For Cats'.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I've been a Squeeze fan since the early days, and have been to see the band, Glenn and Chris respectively many times. I have many of their albums and vague recollections of various sagas, sackings, leavings, break ups and so forth over the years. This book has been an absolute revelation to me, and has led me to revisit their back catalogue, listening to the songs again in great detail, reading the sleeve notes and unlocking the secrets behind many of the lyrics, recordings and events of the time. I know it's not possible, but I wish I'd had this book in the early 70's and read it as the story unfolded. I certainly wish I'd bought it before going to see Glenn in Amsterdam at the start of January 2005.
If you like Squeeze you'll like a good story. If you like superb music you'll like Squeeze. Don't waste any more time, get the book, you won't be sorry.
If you like Squeeze you'll like a good story. If you like superb music you'll like Squeeze. Don't waste any more time, get the book, you won't be sorry.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I have found this book so engaging that I really don't want to finish it!The songs written by these two very talented and clever musicians show how well they could interpret the everyday
emotions that we feel and put them to song.If you try to write a song of your own,you can be cerain that it will be mundane and quite pale.Listen to the vast number of themes that Difford & Tilbrook write about and you realise that they are quite simply two of this countries finest writers.I recommend this book
be read whilst playing the album tracks!!Wonderful reading.
emotions that we feel and put them to song.If you try to write a song of your own,you can be cerain that it will be mundane and quite pale.Listen to the vast number of themes that Difford & Tilbrook write about and you realise that they are quite simply two of this countries finest writers.I recommend this book
be read whilst playing the album tracks!!Wonderful reading.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is set up in an interesting way. First there is a concise introduction of the group's early days. Then each album is dissected, with Difford and Tilbrook sharing memories of each song, such as the writing behind them and recordings. There is an introduction of the album and in the end of each chapter a discussion of the album's ramifications, how it fared etc. At the end of the book the conclusion of Squeeze is navigated and finally some texts of most of their best songs are introduced.
This set-up actually works great. The reader gets all the main details without getting bogged down with lengthy discussions about trivial matters left best alone to the hard core fans. The memories of Difford and Tilbrook are interesting to read, I for one did not know half of all the troubles surrounding the group. Having been a huge fan when East Side Story was released, it is interesting noting how things went quickly downhill after that with Sweets From a Stranger. Tilbrook was obviously at fault, being bossy and stubborn. It was also sad for me to realize what a prick he really can be. When re-uniting Squeeze he sacked their long time bassist, John Bentley, being a somewhat perfectionist. By doing so, however, the face of Squeeze changed forever. It is interesting that Paul Carrack leaves the band almost immediately after East Side Story, realizing that the duo would never allow him to become a full term song writer nor singer within the group. Yet he made Tempted their biggest hit, ever, with his soulful singing. He later enjoyed a successful career as a solo artist, one can only wonder what Squeeze would have become had Difford and Tilbrook allowed him more space within the band.
It would have been great fleshing the book a little by getting some other band members' opinions. Also, after having read some of Difford's texts, many of which are a work of genius, one craves to have more within the book.
This is, on the whole, however a great read which I recommend for all Squeeze fans. I would deduct half a star if I could, but opt for 5 stars rather than 4.
This set-up actually works great. The reader gets all the main details without getting bogged down with lengthy discussions about trivial matters left best alone to the hard core fans. The memories of Difford and Tilbrook are interesting to read, I for one did not know half of all the troubles surrounding the group. Having been a huge fan when East Side Story was released, it is interesting noting how things went quickly downhill after that with Sweets From a Stranger. Tilbrook was obviously at fault, being bossy and stubborn. It was also sad for me to realize what a prick he really can be. When re-uniting Squeeze he sacked their long time bassist, John Bentley, being a somewhat perfectionist. By doing so, however, the face of Squeeze changed forever. It is interesting that Paul Carrack leaves the band almost immediately after East Side Story, realizing that the duo would never allow him to become a full term song writer nor singer within the group. Yet he made Tempted their biggest hit, ever, with his soulful singing. He later enjoyed a successful career as a solo artist, one can only wonder what Squeeze would have become had Difford and Tilbrook allowed him more space within the band.
It would have been great fleshing the book a little by getting some other band members' opinions. Also, after having read some of Difford's texts, many of which are a work of genius, one craves to have more within the book.
This is, on the whole, however a great read which I recommend for all Squeeze fans. I would deduct half a star if I could, but opt for 5 stars rather than 4.
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Great book and good seller
Not finished yet however would definitely recommend from what I've read. A real insight into Squeeze as a band and the songs and what was in the writers' minds. Read more
Published on 23 April 2009 by Mr. R. Goodgroves
all you need to know about squeeze and more
The book that got Difford & Tilbrook talking again.So that thay saw,what we all saw.TOO FANTISIC WRITERS & PERFORMERS
Published on 30 Nov 2008 by Jeanette Palmer
SQUEEZING OUT THE HITS (and misses)
If you're a serious Squeeze fan then this book really is a must. Chris Difford & Glenn Tilbrook talk frankly about their songs, life in a band, successes, failures and their own... Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2008 by Mr. Christopher J. Welch
Songs labelled with love...
Brilliant very honest book where songwriters Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford discuss Squeeze song-by-song against the background of frequent turmoil surrounding the band. Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2006 by Greg Farefield-Rose
Tempted?
This a a great book that basically interviews Chris Difford and Glenn Tillbrook about every song Squeeze ever recorded. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2006 by rp
"I bought a novel....."
At best I was expecting a dissection of some of Squeeze's well-known songs. This book however exceeded my expectations and contains a breakdown of every Squeeze album song !. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2006 by A. SIMPSON
Very cool for cats
As a long time fan of Squeeze I was delighted to read about the forthcoming book "Song by Song", and having snapped it up on release I wasn't disappointed. Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2005 by paul marsh
Excellent account of an outstanding band
I still find myself dipping into 'Song by Song' when listening to Squeeze. Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford offer fascinating insights into their songwriting genius, and the the... Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2004 by E. Stein
Missed opportunity....
I'm a Squeeze fan and I figure most people who read this book will be Squeeze fans. The author doesn't appear to be though, and that's a shame. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2004 by "adriandurham"
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