My theory for the insane rushed tempo? Tilbrook started the song at a very fast tempo, the drummer was obviously struggling with it. It was too fast for him to get any sort of normal accents or fills in and so he had to kind of mash his way through it. Being a former drummer myself, I know that this really pisses you off. So the drummer may have copped the attitude of, "Oh, so you want to go fast, do you? and took off as fast as he could possibly go, trying to return the favor,
@ChristopherBix2 Having also performed live many times over the years, I can also attest that there's a tendency to speed up songs. Most songs are performed faster live than the recorded versions. It's often simply a crowd dynamic thing; when the crowd's rocking, the band (especially guitarists, it seems) is happy to accommodate. Legend has it Big Brother and the Holding Company used to actually race one another to the ends of songs :)
@ChristopherBix2 Having also performed live many times over the years, I can also attest that there's a tendency to speed up songs. Most songs are performed faster live than the recorded versions. It's often simply a crowd dynamic thing; when the crowd's rocking, the band (especially guitarists, it seems) is happy to accommodate. Legend has it Big Brother and the Holding Company used to actually race one another to the ends of songs :)
@ChristopherBix2 Having also performed live many times over the years, I can also attest that there's a tendency to speed up songs. Most songs are performed faster live than the recorded versions. It's often simply a crowd dynamic thing; when the crowd's rocking, the band (especially guitarists, it seems) is happy to accommodate. Legend has it Big Brother and the Holding Company used to actually race one another to the ends of songs :)
I think the clue is in what Glenn said at the start. 'Written last Monday, rehearsed it on Saturday, playing it for you tonight!' Bands play songs at different tempos when they're newly performed and it's only after their recorded do we get an idea of what tempo the artists prefer. For instance, I've heard 'Is that Love?' played live at a much slower speed than on the album.
@bmorant1902 I think the clue is in what Glenn said at the start. 'Written last Monday, rehearsed it on Saturday, playing it for you tonight!' Bands play songs at different tempos when they're newly performed and it's only after their recorded do we get an idea of what tempo the artists prefer. For instance, I've heard 'Is that Love?' played live at a much slower speed than on the album.
@bmorant1902 I think the clue is in what Glenn said at the start. 'Written last Monday, rehearsed it on Saturday, playing it for you tonight!' Bands play songs at different tempos when they're newly performed and it's only after their recorded do we get an idea of what tempo the artists prefer. For instance, I've heard 'Is that Love?' played live at a much slower speed than on the album.
Yes, but what I mean is back in 82, they were right there on the cusp of super stardom. Some people were comparing their pop sound to the early Beatles. Then they broke up and that was the end of Squeeze becoming the next big thing. Now the only Squeeze song you hear on the radio is "Tempted".
This is song is so tight. Best of the early eighties
popeye98765 1 month ago
rumor: The Squeeze are gonna play live @ Occupy Lomdon
manfromregina 3 months ago
This is my grandads favourite squeeze song. Can't listen to it without thinking of him dancing like crazy!
DaisyButler95 3 months ago
My theory for the insane rushed tempo? Tilbrook started the song at a very fast tempo, the drummer was obviously struggling with it. It was too fast for him to get any sort of normal accents or fills in and so he had to kind of mash his way through it. Being a former drummer myself, I know that this really pisses you off. So the drummer may have copped the attitude of, "Oh, so you want to go fast, do you? and took off as fast as he could possibly go, trying to return the favor,
ChristopherBix2 4 months ago
@ChristopherBix2 I love the fast tempo. It's fun and kinda reminds me of an amateur band that I know.
joby613 4 months ago
@ChristopherBix2 Or coke.
Chauchat7777 1 month ago
@ChristopherBix2 Having also performed live many times over the years, I can also attest that there's a tendency to speed up songs. Most songs are performed faster live than the recorded versions. It's often simply a crowd dynamic thing; when the crowd's rocking, the band (especially guitarists, it seems) is happy to accommodate. Legend has it Big Brother and the Holding Company used to actually race one another to the ends of songs :)
franktjacobs 2 weeks ago
@ChristopherBix2 Having also performed live many times over the years, I can also attest that there's a tendency to speed up songs. Most songs are performed faster live than the recorded versions. It's often simply a crowd dynamic thing; when the crowd's rocking, the band (especially guitarists, it seems) is happy to accommodate. Legend has it Big Brother and the Holding Company used to actually race one another to the ends of songs :)
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@ChristopherBix2 Having also performed live many times over the years, I can also attest that there's a tendency to speed up songs. Most songs are performed faster live than the recorded versions. It's often simply a crowd dynamic thing; when the crowd's rocking, the band (especially guitarists, it seems) is happy to accommodate. Legend has it Big Brother and the Holding Company used to actually race one another to the ends of songs :)
franktjacobs 2 weeks ago
this song kicks ass
Raiderfn31 6 months ago
where did you get this - it's vintage brilliance (excellent quality too).
PuthSardar 9 months ago
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I think the clue is in what Glenn said at the start. 'Written last Monday, rehearsed it on Saturday, playing it for you tonight!' Bands play songs at different tempos when they're newly performed and it's only after their recorded do we get an idea of what tempo the artists prefer. For instance, I've heard 'Is that Love?' played live at a much slower speed than on the album.
uarsman 11 months ago
Great recording and greater live
kirbygene 1 year ago
What the hell is the rush????
bmorant1902 1 year ago
@bmorant1902 Good question...maybe someone needs to go to the bathroom...
WH32290 1 year ago
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uarsman 11 months ago
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@bmorant1902 I think the clue is in what Glenn said at the start. 'Written last Monday, rehearsed it on Saturday, playing it for you tonight!' Bands play songs at different tempos when they're newly performed and it's only after their recorded do we get an idea of what tempo the artists prefer. For instance, I've heard 'Is that Love?' played live at a much slower speed than on the album.
uarsman 11 months ago
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@bmorant1902 I think the clue is in what Glenn said at the start. 'Written last Monday, rehearsed it on Saturday, playing it for you tonight!' Bands play songs at different tempos when they're newly performed and it's only after their recorded do we get an idea of what tempo the artists prefer. For instance, I've heard 'Is that Love?' played live at a much slower speed than on the album.
uarsman 11 months ago
hard to believe u2 use to support squeeze
bushkilledtowers 1 year ago
Got tickets the 31st. at the Uptown with English Beat, can't wait!!!!!
raywagman 1 year ago
One of the most underrated bands of all time!
yarmork 1 year ago 4
whats the rush??!!!
bmorant1902 1 year ago
Thanks Dekemc for sharing - OMG - Squeeze - forgot how much I really liked them. Must go and have a Root around now LOL
rockchick80s 2 years ago
This makes life worth living! Squeeze for life!
larissia1980 2 years ago 3
thanks for having squeeze for me sounded great, looked great, what a great band
hurl771 2 years ago
It doesn't get ANY better than this.
Upyerbits!!
upyerpipes 2 years ago 22
@upyerpipes HOLY CRAP... i said that before i saw this comment "It doesnt get any better"
TheDomtar 1 month ago
They were always so great live.
shelley9000 3 years ago
Could have gone much farther-too bad they broke up.....
lebaron10 3 years ago
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jack69ist 2 years ago
Yes, but what I mean is back in 82, they were right there on the cusp of super stardom. Some people were comparing their pop sound to the early Beatles. Then they broke up and that was the end of Squeeze becoming the next big thing. Now the only Squeeze song you hear on the radio is "Tempted".
lebaron10 2 years ago
Great band....
SantaSunday 3 years ago 6