Their soundtrack to the Peter Kay comedy series Cradle to the Grave, from which they played the title track, perfectly captured that time and place.ĭifford’s lyrics to Mumbo Jumbo were playfully projected behind the band, in case you needed to be reminded. The little movies playing behind them added even more colour to the witty words of Difford, many deeply reminiscent of a rubbish time in Deptford in the early 1970s. Tillbrook’s singing and guitar playing is just as strong after all these years. “Whilst the joy of youth may have long faded, thankfully Squeeze have been with us for the ride, and still making sure the past has been bottled and labelled with love” Two of the greatest songsmiths showcasing some of their glorious catalogue of deeply touching, often funny, mini kitchen sink dramas translated into songs. Almost exactly 40 years later (!) I found myself in the audience at The New Theatre Oxford this weekend, possibly with those same people, our hair greying or gone, but incredibly Squeeze is still up there, bringing joy to us all.Īctually it was really the Chris Difford and Glenn Tillbrook show, albeit supported by a great band. It was the only time I have ever seen a band play three encores, such was the ecstatic reception of the assembled students and sixth formers that night. ![]() “Two of the greatest songsmiths showcasing some of their glorious catalogue of deeply touching, often funny, mini kitchen sink dramas translated into songs” In those days with Jools Holland and Gilson Lavis still in the band, and having scored two successive big hit singles, it was a gig not to be missed. ![]() ![]() Many years ago, a 17 year old, spotty youth was thrilled to see Squeeze play at Nottingham Royal Theatre. SQUEEZE – The Difford & Tillbrook Songbook Tour 2019
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