I saaw them at the country club in LA when they taped "Tempted" and at the Whiskey .... Jools asked for money to be thrown on stage . he was pelted with so much change lol the money was bouncing off everything. Should of asked for paper .. Glad Jools left anyway he was/is a TOOL.
who cares what the general public buys...they put out extremely smart catchy songs that put themselves in a distinct category with Kinks, Who, Queen, Springsteen, Clash, etc.
Behind the chalet(with a bird!) the holidays complete.....i feel like william Tell(a Good Shot!!) shagging in the Dark,pulling mussells from a shell( Cuming!!) pukka lyrics...we have all been behind the chalet aint we? lol
They have got some classic 80's tracks but R&R hall of fame no chance in hell i don't even think they had an album go past number 20 even in there native UK
I love this performance and the intensity, but what the hell is this song about? They act like they're playing something really important but the lyrics read like bad fucking poetry. "Behind the chalet/The holiday's complete/And I feel like William Tell..." WTF?
I still love this performance. Difford bouncing around like his feet were on fire...
yeah they seem really good songwriters, and I think all of the members are great musicians, the drummer is good, as is glen, jools holland was amazing, there are some amazing bass lines. tbh, just a class act.
The show I saw at that time was billed as "The English Mugs Tour" and Elvis did open that night but from what I gathered, the bands took turns opening on alternate nights.
Elvis did a lot of country music which was unfortunately not what his fans at the time were expecting and he received a less than first-rate response from the audience who strictly wanted to hear "Pump it Up" type stuff.
Squeeze was dynamite.
Both bands got together on stage for the finale which was great.
GT did an amazing guitar solo for "In The Heat Of The Night," in a great, eerie rendition sung by Jools Holland. It was a live concert at MSG in NY. You could tell he's no light weight.
Love this band and this was their best line-up. Jools on piano! As for the lyrics I always thought that pulling muscles from a shell was like making out. Sticking your tongue down your girlfriends throat kind of thing. They do have other great songs too.
I don't know. One story says that he's pulling muscles for Michelle, and that he's actually performing cunnilingus. And if you listen, he's not saying Pulling Mussels from *THE* Shell, he's either saying Pulling Mussels from *A* Shell or puling muscles for michelle. So it would seem that they tried to not let on that the lyrics were actually "pulling muscles for michelle" but failed. However, the singer said in one interview that it was about a trip he and his friend took when they were eleven.
You have to remember when this song was written and the writers' origins. They are singing about a quintessentially English seaside holiday of the 1960s & 70s. They would literally have eaten mussels from their shells on the Essex coast, but it make a good euphemism too!
So if he's pulling muscles for Michelle, then what's the song about??? To me actually, the lyrics don't make sense either way, though I love the song. Anybody care to explain??? : (
no way dude , when i think of rock and rock, i think of led zeppilan, nirvanna, pink floyd, billy idol, queen, rolling stones and so many more before squeeze
i happen to like the song, not because its musically great or because the band is terrific. it sounds pleasant to me, its a crappy pop song but i happen to like it. w/e dudes
I completely agree with packersfan080, I mean really, it isn't worth it to fight about something like this; who cares who likes it? If you do, leave a comment saying you do, and if you don't, leave a comment saying that you don't: and NOBODY question the other, or you get flamers like Raughwe and slowburner1. Remember, Kefka comes for those who aren't considerate of others, and this time, Terra won't save you!
lmao raughwe. your real mature. coming on here and making comments about pissing in moms asshole. wow dude. what a winner. you obviously have no life at all.
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(fudge)packersfan080, get back to watching Jimmy Fallon and jerking off. At least while I am over here peeing in your mom's ass. Her labia look like a plunger, cumguzzler.
I'm sorry that you have to go through such torture at the store you work at. I work at a competing supermarket in the same area Walgreens does business and they play this same shitty song as well. I feel your pain, lol.
i really love all kinds of music - but there's a special joy to be had listening to the execution of a perfect pop song. groups like the Chills, Teenage Fanclub..and of course, SQUEEZE!!!
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No not really. This song is played at my work cuz the people who run the company are cheesy bastards who don't know good music. So this is the band that plays this shitty song eh? WTF..."And I feel like William Tell"?? Who the FUCK CARES!!! This song blows...
Jason! How bout it, cumguzzler. You don't like Squeeze?!? Yet, no one cares what you think. What kind of shit is Bonitati? I peed in your mom's ass you mongoloid. And it felt great. Suicide, just consider it. You could finally be a success at something and it would make life for the other goons in your family easier.
Aww, are you mad because you like some sorry ass band like SQUEEZE; and don't know REAL music? And ok, tell me this: wtf is PULLING MUSSELS FROM THE SHELL??? Is this band retarded? It's nothing but pop garbage that probably took one studio session day to make. And who in the hell are you?? "Suicide, just consider it. You could finally be a success at something and it would make life for the other goons in your family easier." Dude, you're a joke.
I saw Squeeze 6x's in the early 80'swhen they toured Argy Bargy-East Side Story&Sweets from a stranger Thats when they were at there best GREAT BAND!! Opening acts-R.E.M. Smithereens 10,000 Maniacs Replacements
Anyone know what the guitarist and bass player are singing after the line "pulling muscles from a shell"? It's not on the album and I need to know. It's really bothering me. I can't figure it out. Need help. Please. must...help...me
They are singing 'seaside' at 0.45 and later on at around 1.35 'sea shell' and 'suntan lotion' at 3.11 can't really make out the last but something about a 'sandwich'
A friend asked me to see a show at the Bronco Bowl in Dallas in 1987. The headliner was Squeeze so I was all for that. She could care less for the headliner, she wanted to see the opening band whom I had never heard of...10,000 Maniacs. That was a great show!
Argybargy and Cool For Cats are still among the few vinyl records I own. I used to DJ at a rock club in Vancouver in the late'70's and early '80's and played Squeeze religiously. The small non-disco crowd loved tham almost as much as I did and whenever the bar needed a surge, I'd spin "Cool For Cats" or "It's So Dirty" and minutes later the lineup for drinks was amazing. Squeeze remains one of my all time favorite bands and never fails to get me up and moving, drinking and carousing.
We saw Squeeze live opening for The Tubes in 1980something and left after Squeeze. The security people had to unlock the doors for us and felt obliged to tell us "the band" hadn´t yet played. Weren´t we cool back then ?
I'm from the USA and I've always assumed "Pulling Mussels from a Shell" had some other meaning well-known to bBrits, probably sexual. Can anyone tell me?
The original lyrics were (and if you listen closely) "pulling muscles for Michelle". If you listen to the chorus with this in mind you will realize why he is pulling muscles.
It was a time of British invasion!!! Not just U.S. everyone wanted to have the accent!!!Gary Numans music was way worse but still on the pop charts...It was just new and different.
I bought "Argy Bargy" on the advice of a friend in 1980. It took me two years to appreciate how great it was. I just wasn't ready for it in 80 for some reason. Great record.....great band.
Thank God I'm not the only one who thinks Jools is incomprehensible. Ferchrissakes he's only from London or thereabouts - by comparison I find Glaswegian easy to decipher :)
What is funny is that years ago VH-1 did a Behind The Music episode on Oasis and every time they had one of the Gallagher Brothers talking, they used subtitles so that the rest of the English speaking world could understand it.
This is a fucking incredible performance of a great song. Even though i don't understand a word that Jools Holland says nowadays i think he looks rather cool in this video =)
You too! I watch him on the "Later...with Jools Holland" re-runs and can barely understand what he is saying. He should come with subtitles. But can he play the piano or what?
If you like Squeeze you might like us! We are giving away free full length albums and free ringtones of our music for a limited time! Message me if interested!
Or, alternatively, YOU could fuck off and stop leeching off music lovers ! Ringtones ???? That's why music is so shite now, you retarded fuck weasel. Now then, off you fuck.
Looks funny to see Jools Holland so young at teh keyboards, they were great writers,talent like that belongs to another era..Cant beat good guitar pop..all that x-factor trash ahs killed misic.karaoke singers..My opinion only.
agreed i proudly love squeeze....one of a handful of bands who could consititantly release songs that were superbly writen with masterful lyrics to match
Saw these guys at their peak (early 80s) in Lexington, Kentucky. They were great, of course, although the sound system left something to be desired. If ever there was a band that deserved bigger sales, it was Squeeze.
please, does anyone know where i can get the piano music for this from. I've got the squeeze greatest hits book at home but it hasn't got the piano solo in it.
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hamptonwick 2 years ago
My dad was 15 when this came out
ItsGator360time 2 years ago
Yep, a 'live' version no doubt!
Excellent, though!
chillbocamron 2 years ago
a bit fast but who cares
ItsGator360time 2 years ago
also agree, jools is a twat and always will be
JackLunn1992 2 years ago
I saaw them at the country club in LA when they taped "Tempted" and at the Whiskey .... Jools asked for money to be thrown on stage . he was pelted with so much change lol the money was bouncing off everything. Should of asked for paper .. Glad Jools left anyway he was/is a TOOL.
mrbubbles4q 2 years ago 2
Well I have to (Shamefully!) say that behind the chalet made my holiday! Although many moons ago!!!! Brilliant, thank you for it. XXX
TheBettyboo62 2 years ago
who cares what the general public buys...they put out extremely smart catchy songs that put themselves in a distinct category with Kinks, Who, Queen, Springsteen, Clash, etc.
kinksboss1 2 years ago
agreed!
therampantbookworm 2 years ago
Behind the chalet(with a bird!) the holidays complete.....i feel like william Tell(a Good Shot!!) shagging in the Dark,pulling mussells from a shell( Cuming!!) pukka lyrics...we have all been behind the chalet aint we? lol
baddabingsthedaddy 2 years ago
SHOULD BE IN THE HALL OF FAME
kinksboss1 2 years ago
They have got some classic 80's tracks but R&R hall of fame no chance in hell i don't even think they had an album go past number 20 even in there native UK
tdizzle55 2 years ago
I see 5 young guys, happy to be alive and revelling in the glory that is rock and roll. Good find...
ArchieGambleDrummer 2 years ago
I remember listening to this on my song walkman on cassette! Man those were the days, great song, love this video
patriciamaria57 2 years ago
I love this performance and the intensity, but what the hell is this song about? They act like they're playing something really important but the lyrics read like bad fucking poetry. "Behind the chalet/The holiday's complete/And I feel like William Tell..." WTF?
I still love this performance. Difford bouncing around like his feet were on fire...
cabronte 2 years ago
i think its about a young lad getting his end-away on an otherwise boring British seaside holiday!! ...but then again, iv'e got a dirty mind!!
BlogOnTheTyne 2 years ago
great memorys from yesteryear
7691bob 2 years ago
Hey Universal.
You could at least upload HQ stereo vids if you're going to make me watch a sausage advert.
If you don't give a crap about us, why should we spend money with you?
dimestore1 2 years ago 7
madness and squeeze in finsbury park.... the puppies testicales
sennadasliva1 2 years ago
hey isn't that puppphilia?
stargate669 2 years ago
yeah they seem really good songwriters, and I think all of the members are great musicians, the drummer is good, as is glen, jools holland was amazing, there are some amazing bass lines. tbh, just a class act.
TashJonesUk 2 years ago 4
sorry, i just disagreed with you there by mistake! just to clarify! i agree. lol
kilcardope 2 years ago
oh did you? it didn';t show up, aha!
TashJonesUk 2 years ago
fantastic tune!! shame we cant spread the love by posting this on our blogs and on facebook...silly policy makes no sense
lspind 2 years ago
Saw them do this song as an opening act for Elvis Costello in early 1981. Great stuff!
renojmc 2 years ago
Squeeze opening for Costello in '81. That's tough to beat.
ziffels 2 years ago 3
The show I saw at that time was billed as "The English Mugs Tour" and Elvis did open that night but from what I gathered, the bands took turns opening on alternate nights.
Elvis did a lot of country music which was unfortunately not what his fans at the time were expecting and he received a less than first-rate response from the audience who strictly wanted to hear "Pump it Up" type stuff.
Squeeze was dynamite.
Both bands got together on stage for the finale which was great.
bloozboy5 2 years ago
Great stuff, Difford and Tillbrook are hugely underatted songwriters and Glen Tillbrook is a great guitarist
getarslim 2 years ago 6
I agree and the bass player has some pretty good riffs as well
stemmadegli 2 years ago 2
GT did an amazing guitar solo for "In The Heat Of The Night," in a great, eerie rendition sung by Jools Holland. It was a live concert at MSG in NY. You could tell he's no light weight.
puckf17 2 years ago
Love this song! Great clip!!
westonwalls 2 years ago 2
Is it just me, or does the singer bear an uncanny resemblance to Jason Bateman?
GanjMahal 2 years ago
I can see why you would think that but I don't really think he looks like.
notoriouslynx 2 years ago
i was thinking anthony michael hall. but now that you mention it, he does look like jason bateman, as well. he's a love child of the both of them.
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wow .. they are in high speed idiot mode.
DerekNS74 2 years ago
Love this band and this was their best line-up. Jools on piano! As for the lyrics I always thought that pulling muscles from a shell was like making out. Sticking your tongue down your girlfriends throat kind of thing. They do have other great songs too.
njlax2004 2 years ago 2
So fucking tight.. They were great.
kcufmalsi 2 years ago 2
tempted was cool but i like this song+ annie get your gun and black coffee in bed better and ragtimefoxy you are so correct it is about the oyster!
hurl771 2 years ago
I don't know. One story says that he's pulling muscles for Michelle, and that he's actually performing cunnilingus. And if you listen, he's not saying Pulling Mussels from *THE* Shell, he's either saying Pulling Mussels from *A* Shell or puling muscles for michelle. So it would seem that they tried to not let on that the lyrics were actually "pulling muscles for michelle" but failed. However, the singer said in one interview that it was about a trip he and his friend took when they were eleven.
RagtimeFoxy 2 years ago
You have to remember when this song was written and the writers' origins. They are singing about a quintessentially English seaside holiday of the 1960s & 70s. They would literally have eaten mussels from their shells on the Essex coast, but it make a good euphemism too!
cavvysaster 2 years ago 2
the song is actually about "holiday nookie" at the seaside
kevj247 2 years ago
Pure genius this song is.
gramel77 2 years ago
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One Hit Wonders. xD
CuuijqyMuruqdte 2 years ago
Not really, they had a few hits.
morgoth195 2 years ago
"Tempted" was a bigger hit than this I think. It was at least another hit song
jmaneuv011 2 years ago
So if he's pulling muscles for Michelle, then what's the song about??? To me actually, the lyrics don't make sense either way, though I love the song. Anybody care to explain??? : (
RagtimeFoxy 2 years ago
He's wanking off obviously.. =\
CuuijqyMuruqdte 2 years ago
They are AWESOME, look they are rockin out, jumpin around and havin a good time. Thats what its about
TheDeadForce117 2 years ago
this song is about masturbation, isn't it?
lozograitis 2 years ago
no way dude , when i think of rock and rock, i think of led zeppilan, nirvanna, pink floyd, billy idol, queen, rolling stones and so many more before squeeze
senri27 2 years ago
Y'all can argue all you want, but it doesn't matter. Squeeze is probably second only to the Beatles in terms of songwriting skill.
Period. Go argue about taxes, Jackson's death, and so on.
This case is closed.
Deshard62 2 years ago 2
Hang on mate...don't forget about XTC.
Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding have written some pretty good songs in their day.
highflyer68 2 years ago 3
Great song.
ThisIsRuthie 2 years ago 2
they play it so fast in this version, haha xD
reCupcake 2 years ago
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reCupcake 2 years ago
i happen to like the song, not because its musically great or because the band is terrific. it sounds pleasant to me, its a crappy pop song but i happen to like it. w/e dudes
kingofswing594 2 years ago
arguing on the internet is like running the special olympics guys, even if u win u are still retarted (no offense please its a joke)
kingofswing594 2 years ago 2
I completely agree with packersfan080, I mean really, it isn't worth it to fight about something like this; who cares who likes it? If you do, leave a comment saying you do, and if you don't, leave a comment saying that you don't: and NOBODY question the other, or you get flamers like Raughwe and slowburner1. Remember, Kefka comes for those who aren't considerate of others, and this time, Terra won't save you!
P.S. Try'n spread the peace, people! :P
RagtimeFoxy 2 years ago
I loove the she-e-el part :) haha
HimmelaufErden 2 years ago
lmao raughwe. your real mature. coming on here and making comments about pissing in moms asshole. wow dude. what a winner. you obviously have no life at all.
packersfan080 2 years ago
slowburner1. your a idiot. you prolly have some shitty ass job.
packersfan080 2 years ago
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(fudge)packersfan080, get back to watching Jimmy Fallon and jerking off. At least while I am over here peeing in your mom's ass. Her labia look like a plunger, cumguzzler.
Raughwe 2 years ago
hey losers, get a real job.
slowburner1 2 years ago 2
I work at Walgreens. This song is consistantly on. it drives me f-ing nuts
packersfan080 2 years ago
lolololol
canihascaek 2 years ago
Squeeze - Difford & Tillbrook - one of the most underrated band of the 80s. A great band - they sure don't write them like this anymore.
suffra2 2 years ago 5
This song plays at Walgreens all the time and my co-workers and I laugh every time...we don't know what it means so i'm looking it up!
smilz06 2 years ago
I'm sorry that you have to go through such torture at the store you work at. I work at a competing supermarket in the same area Walgreens does business and they play this same shitty song as well. I feel your pain, lol.
JasonBonitati 2 years ago
I heard this song for the 1st time ever the other day on XM radios The Coffee House, and I LOVE IT SOOO MUCH!!!
lexyota 2 years ago
spot on live band SPOT ON! awesome.
panfilms 2 years ago 2
lol trust me
its just u dude hahaha
XxKraylxX 2 years ago
it make be just me, but it kind of sound like Jesus of Suburbia.
TheVaticanOfficial 2 years ago
Harty-Har-Har!!! It's pretty much just you.
MarzMo01 2 years ago
Haha, no, I can hear it now that you mention it. That's funny.
whateverlolawants 2 years ago
i really love all kinds of music - but there's a special joy to be had listening to the execution of a perfect pop song. groups like the Chills, Teenage Fanclub..and of course, SQUEEZE!!!
manwithnoname123 2 years ago
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No not really. This song is played at my work cuz the people who run the company are cheesy bastards who don't know good music. So this is the band that plays this shitty song eh? WTF..."And I feel like William Tell"?? Who the FUCK CARES!!! This song blows...
JasonBonitati 2 years ago
No way, Jason, this song plays at my work too and I enjoy it. Where do you work?
whateverlolawants 2 years ago
this plays at winn dixie all the time
VERTICALSMILE504 2 years ago
Jason! How bout it, cumguzzler. You don't like Squeeze?!? Yet, no one cares what you think. What kind of shit is Bonitati? I peed in your mom's ass you mongoloid. And it felt great. Suicide, just consider it. You could finally be a success at something and it would make life for the other goons in your family easier.
Raughwe 2 years ago
Aww, are you mad because you like some sorry ass band like SQUEEZE; and don't know REAL music? And ok, tell me this: wtf is PULLING MUSSELS FROM THE SHELL??? Is this band retarded? It's nothing but pop garbage that probably took one studio session day to make. And who in the hell are you?? "Suicide, just consider it. You could finally be a success at something and it would make life for the other goons in your family easier." Dude, you're a joke.
JasonBonitati 2 years ago
This is my current favourite song. It's makes me wanna go back in time and have written it.
addieccentric 2 years ago
But behind the Chalet
My holiday's complete
And I feel like William Tell
Maid Marian on her tiptoed feet
Pulling mussels from a shell
FLY2SXM 2 years ago 4
Great song! Thanx for posting!!
BIGBUCK20 2 years ago 2
this song is AMAZING. at 1:41...it just gets so good!
SodeyPop2 2 years ago 3
I want the drugs Chris Difford is taking.
ad47aw 2 years ago 3
thats too funny... he does seem abit HAPPY..LOL
kdw456 2 years ago
I always thought it was...
"Pulling muscles for Michelle"
dudeokdude 2 years ago 2
LOL! :-D
Cath3Mar 2 years ago
ME TOOO yeahh, then i was like "something something william tell"
perniciousnonsense1 2 years ago
I saw Squeeze 6x's in the early 80'swhen they toured Argy Bargy-East Side Story&Sweets from a stranger Thats when they were at there best GREAT BAND!! Opening acts-R.E.M. Smithereens 10,000 Maniacs Replacements
ryderkb1 2 years ago
I'm jealous. Never saw Squeeze live, but I did see Wall of Voodoo and Sparks.
Spartacus217 2 years ago
You Lucky Bastard
froggycyrus 2 years ago
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WUT AN AWFUL SONG BUT ITS CATCHY
Markko144 2 years ago
Argy Bargy - THE classic new wave album. Non stop hits!!!
ChasBeauregarde 2 years ago
The way this song opens (after the taps for timing) is just so cool. Nothing, and suddenly it's all on the table.
Schirf 2 years ago 2
I saw these dudes perform on the Uncle Floyd Show once. They were lip synching because the Uncle Floyd Show was low budget.
bunnspecial 2 years ago
Anyone know what the guitarist and bass player are singing after the line "pulling muscles from a shell"? It's not on the album and I need to know. It's really bothering me. I can't figure it out. Need help. Please. must...help...me
hamburgerharry 2 years ago
They are singing 'seaside' at 0.45 and later on at around 1.35 'sea shell' and 'suntan lotion' at 3.11 can't really make out the last but something about a 'sandwich'
ricplayer 2 years ago
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I think what that guy means by "pulling mussells from a shell is" giving another guy a handjob.
ThiefInLaw 2 years ago
i think u need to get help
mainface 2 years ago 3
I agree
fireintheblood55 2 years ago
haha nice
goranomo 2 years ago
Pretty damn good.
MilwName 2 years ago
fall out boy are the same listen to 'thanks for all the mmrs'
maybeiamthedoctor 2 years ago
the bass on this song is super fun to play :D
caromyers 2 years ago 2
ooo look at me.. i play bass
Kiefty 2 years ago
i was just pointing out that it's a cool bass line..
caromyers 2 years ago
im only joking pal.. i play bass too.. badly
Kiefty 2 years ago
no worries, i'm not good either [:
caromyers 2 years ago
Wonderful song I just started recently listening to these guys.
pyroseed13 2 years ago
The 80's! When music was incredible.
Mochamom5 3 years ago
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squeeze were the dogshit in your treads.
CCSofChocolatesvill 3 years ago
Glenn Tilbrook was such a baby-faced cutie pie.
stripeyroom 3 years ago 3
This song never made billboards top 100
az005us 3 years ago
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They play this song at my work on the muzak system all of the time. Sooooooo annoying.
coopercollections 3 years ago
Love them!! Unbelievable!!
Cielodrive 3 years ago
Awesome! Squeeze are legends
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heusm4gic 3 years ago
Saw Squeeze again recently in Austin Texas, boy do they still :have it:
Ist saw them in Liverpool in the late 80,s, great singalong band.
tommy10inch 3 years ago
cant stop signing this song.. but thats ok it's a great tune
ladysixties 3 years ago
A friend asked me to see a show at the Bronco Bowl in Dallas in 1987. The headliner was Squeeze so I was all for that. She could care less for the headliner, she wanted to see the opening band whom I had never heard of...10,000 Maniacs. That was a great show!
mosby88 3 years ago
Head Automatica covers this song
starlime 3 years ago
Argybargy and Cool For Cats are still among the few vinyl records I own. I used to DJ at a rock club in Vancouver in the late'70's and early '80's and played Squeeze religiously. The small non-disco crowd loved tham almost as much as I did and whenever the bar needed a surge, I'd spin "Cool For Cats" or "It's So Dirty" and minutes later the lineup for drinks was amazing. Squeeze remains one of my all time favorite bands and never fails to get me up and moving, drinking and carousing.
pdx73 3 years ago
Squeeze was a college circit band that use to gig with Teanage head,Men without hats,The Spoons etc back in early 80's.
wxyzca2000 3 years ago
We saw Squeeze live opening for The Tubes in 1980something and left after Squeeze. The security people had to unlock the doors for us and felt obliged to tell us "the band" hadn´t yet played. Weren´t we cool back then ?
Snett111 3 years ago 2
you have led an interesting life :)
Kerninz 3 years ago
::pulls my mussell from it's shell::
NeutronDance 3 years ago
I'm from the USA and I've always assumed "Pulling Mussels from a Shell" had some other meaning well-known to bBrits, probably sexual. Can anyone tell me?
excathead 3 years ago
it has no sexual meaning at all
tiptopchewie1 3 years ago
I don't know if it is a british idiom, but the song is definitely filled with sexual innuendo.
glickle 2 years ago
Afternoon delight.
Khultan 2 years ago
The original lyrics were (and if you listen closely) "pulling muscles for Michelle". If you listen to the chorus with this in mind you will realize why he is pulling muscles.
Pinkybum 2 years ago
LOL!
dockie1964 2 years ago
Why Squeeze was not HUGE in the U.S. is beyond me.
I will NEVER figure that one out.
rlittle 3 years ago 4
It was a time of British invasion!!! Not just U.S. everyone wanted to have the accent!!!Gary Numans music was way worse but still on the pop charts...It was just new and different.
ihatespooks 3 years ago
I like when Chris Difford moves a funk, and how he looks.
michaelmoval 3 years ago
I bought "Argy Bargy" on the advice of a friend in 1980. It took me two years to appreciate how great it was. I just wasn't ready for it in 80 for some reason. Great record.....great band.
robertbarrie1963 3 years ago 3
We need this Squeeze song in Rock band, it would be loads of fun to play
UKRThracian 3 years ago 2
100% aggreed this song would be awesome in rock band
JackKaye 3 years ago
lyrics say it all.
Meeting girls in holiday camps and trying to cop off.Brilliant song by a superb band band.
AFCKent 3 years ago 3
the dress ordinary, yet produce extraordinary music.
NASIMNASIM 3 years ago
hes jumping about lol
FLANSE7 3 years ago
Squeeze owns.
theaals 3 years ago
Thank God I'm not the only one who thinks Jools is incomprehensible. Ferchrissakes he's only from London or thereabouts - by comparison I find Glaswegian easy to decipher :)
pontcanna1 3 years ago
What is funny is that years ago VH-1 did a Behind The Music episode on Oasis and every time they had one of the Gallagher Brothers talking, they used subtitles so that the rest of the English speaking world could understand it.
tgear77 3 years ago
This is a fucking incredible performance of a great song. Even though i don't understand a word that Jools Holland says nowadays i think he looks rather cool in this video =)
coxonalbarn1 3 years ago 3
You too! I watch him on the "Later...with Jools Holland" re-runs and can barely understand what he is saying. He should come with subtitles. But can he play the piano or what?
tgear77 3 years ago
Where's Chris Difford? You know "the other" guy who writes the lyric.
deanace777 3 years ago
I think he's up there playing....
Hollybeth84 3 years ago
i was wondering the same thing... he usually sings backup in "behind the chalet" that part but not on this video.
laidout 3 years ago
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hitsquadsongwriting 3 years ago
Or, alternatively, YOU could fuck off and stop leeching off music lovers ! Ringtones ???? That's why music is so shite now, you retarded fuck weasel. Now then, off you fuck.
urrmacooloo 3 years ago
Looks funny to see Jools Holland so young at teh keyboards, they were great writers,talent like that belongs to another era..Cant beat good guitar pop..all that x-factor trash ahs killed misic.karaoke singers..My opinion only.
johnnyblunder 3 years ago
squeeze are amazing!!!!
billydai 3 years ago 4
This band is the reason I love pop music
soysaucefool 3 years ago 4
Absolutely love this song, damn it!
USABG58 3 years ago 4
Love Squeeze so much. Im a young'n but squeeze are legends. This and up the junction are my fav songs
oconnorthelegend 3 years ago
agreed i proudly love squeeze....one of a handful of bands who could consititantly release songs that were superbly writen with masterful lyrics to match
HiSarcasticFantastic 3 years ago 2
SAME i <3 Up the junction
Pound7h3Rock 3 years ago
my dad got me into squeeze. how sad. i like up the junction the words are reyt good!
luked1999 3 years ago
there's nothing sad about that
hallamhal 3 years ago
Still have these guys in my CD player in the car.
Still sound amazing
bazza00267 3 years ago
Squeeze is one of those bands that came out of all the swirling-shite of the early 80's and can still hold it!!! They rock.
tjh0225 3 years ago
Saw these guys at their peak (early 80s) in Lexington, Kentucky. They were great, of course, although the sound system left something to be desired. If ever there was a band that deserved bigger sales, it was Squeeze.
cbob7 3 years ago 4
please, does anyone know where i can get the piano music for this from. I've got the squeeze greatest hits book at home but it hasn't got the piano solo in it.
GretschGod 3 years ago
Jools Holland is God.
ad47aw 3 years ago 3
TILLBROOK A CLASS ACT WERES DIFFORD
1234milky 3 years ago
what are they saying in the background vocals?
laidout 3 years ago
I was wondering the same thing.
TonyAirlines 3 years ago
seaside
forever88 3 years ago
splendorform,
this IS a weird arrangement as far as Chris's backup vocals go, with him not singing the whole chorus with Glenn.
terrapanda 3 years ago
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mrshy 3 years ago
mmm... not even on the same planet, sorry mate :)
uptoeleven 3 years ago
where is Chris Difford?
splendorform 3 years ago
I've wondered that myself...the boys are rockin' though! Awesome tune.
omddeb 3 years ago
he's in the light blue jacket running around, what do you think?
kinksboss1 3 years ago
Oh yeah-I think you're right! I just watched again closer...
splendorform 3 years ago
sorry, it just didn't look like him....he's very.... animated.
omddeb 3 years ago
This uptempo live version is tremendous! After paging back through all the comments, no one asked or stated where this was filmed. Do anyone know?
chorne2k 3 years ago 2