Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Difford

Send us Fan MailGraham reports on the occasion when rock royalty met tearoom royalty: what he learned by chatting to Richard Hawley & Chris Difford at Bettys in Harrogate.Graham has also found a new way of seeing The Beatles in Ian Leslie's book John and Paul and maybe a new way of destroying them.Charles reviews John Cleese's Fawlty Towers The Play: a good conversion from screen to stage?Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car:X@2big_egosFacebook@twobigegos

Squeeze co-founder Glenn Tilbrook is here to discuss the band's fantastic new album Trixies, featuring the current lineup of the beloved London, England based band bringing to life a concept album full of songs that Tilbrook and co-founder Chris Difford first wrote together over 50 years ago, well before they'd even recorded their debut album with producer John Cale. The result is arguably the band's strongest album in decades. We also look back on Squeeze's earlier work with Elvis Costello, reveal how The Roots played an indirect role in the band's current lineup, and Glenn pays his respects to dear departed original drummer, Gilson Lavis.    For the most up-to-date news about all things RSD, not to mention The List, visit RecordStoreDay.co Didn't find everything on your RSD lists? Maybe you'll still find it on RSDMRKT.com.   The Record Store Day Podcast is a weekly music chat show written, produced, engineered, and hosted by Paul Myers, who also composed the theme music and selected interstitial music. Executive Producers (for Record Store Day) Michael Kurtz and Carrie Colliton.   Please consider subscribing to our podcast wherever you get podcasts, and tell your friends, we're here every week and we love making new friends!

The English rock band's latest album, Trixies, consists of material Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook wrote when they were 19 and 16 years old.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Have you ever wondered how the dreams of teenage songwriters can evolve into timeless music? Join host Buzz Knight on this captivating episode of takin' a walk as he engages in a heartfelt conversation with Glenn Tilbrook, the legendary lead vocalist and guitarist of the iconic British band Squeeze. Together, they explore the band's rich history, diving deep into the creative process behind their new album, Trixies, which features songs penned by Tilbrook and his songwriting partner Chris Difford during their teenage years. Glenn Tilbrook reflects on the optimism and dreams that fueled their early work, sharing the emotional journey of rediscovering these long-forgotten tracks after 50 years. This episode of takin' a walk is not just about music; it's about the stories behind albums that shaped a generation. Buzz Knight expertly guides the conversation, uncovering the unique dynamic of Tilbrook and Difford's songwriting partnership and how their creative evolution has led to exciting new projects, including their upcoming tour. Listeners will gain insights into the production of Trixies and the influence of bassist Owen Biddle, highlighting how revisiting their roots has sparked a new wave of creativity for the band. Glenn Tilbrook shares his admiration for Paul McCartney, emphasizing the joy of making music and the enduring connection he feels to his craft. This episode is a treasure trove of music history insights, filled with inspiring artist interviews that resonate with anyone passionate about music and community. As you tune in to this Squeeze interview, prepare to be transported through classic rock history and indie music journeys that celebrate the power of songwriting. Whether you're a fan of rock music, jazz music, or country music, this episode of takin' a walk promises to deliver inspiring music stories that will leave you reflecting on the cultural impact of music. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to walk alongside Buzz Knight and Glenn Tilbrook as they share musician storytelling that highlights the emotional healing through music and the legacy of iconic songs of the band Squeeze. Join us on this weekly exploration of music history and the stories behind songs that have defined our lives. With every step, Buzz Knight takes you deeper into the heart of music, making this episode a must-listen for anyone curious about the creative journeys of legendary musicians. Tune in now and walk with us through the vibrant landscape of music history podcasts that inspire and uplift!Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick welcomes Forbes music journalist Jim Ryan back to the show to talk about a run of recent interviews he's done with Ratboys, John Oates, Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford from Squeeze, and Ken Casey of Dropkick Murphys. They also talk about some recent shows Jim has seen, including Toto in Milwaukee, Margo Price at Metro, and John Oates at the Genesee Theatre. Along the way they listen to a clip of David Lee Roth's isolated vocals from a recent concert, which turns into a bit of a horror show. Later, the legendary British bon vivant and game show host Slap Slapply returns to throw Nick and Esmeralda Leon into another round of 80s and 90s Trivia Madness. The competition gets loud, ridiculous, and very funny, with a detour into the unforgettable Gary Coleman movie On the Right Track. It's music talk, trivia chaos, and plenty of laughs. [Ep 438]

Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford of Squeeze join us for a special episode to discuss Trixies, a remarkable concept album centred on a fictional London nightclub and built from songs the pair first wrote as teenagers. During the conversation, Chris and Glenn reflect on the experience of revisiting the work of their younger selves, and how their celebrated songwriting partnership has continued to evolve.

"Trixies" is a fascinating lost treasure, a re-recording of songs written by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook in 1974

Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook from Squeeze pop by to tell us about their new album Trixies which is out now."Return of the Vass", "Return of the Vass"... Vassos Alexander is back for one show only to tell us what he's up to at Times Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glenn Tilbrook wrote an album with Chris Difford about a futuristic nightclub when they were teenagers and, 52 years later, they've recorded it and are performing it on the upcoming tour. He looks back here at the partnership that once wrote 200 songs in three years, the first gigs he saw, his recent decision to take control of the group and what's changed the way they sound. Among the highlights … … what he learnt from watching Radiohead and Doechii … when you walk into a teashop and Tír na nÓg are playing … T. Rex and screaming girls at the Lewisham Odeon – “comfortable, confident, thrilling” … Terry Reid, Traffic, Bowie and darker memories of Glastonbury 1971 … “that age when Pickettywitch are as engaging as the Rolling Stones” … the song that came to him in a dream … constructing “a knockout set that'll slay any audience” … winning a talent contest at Butlins in Clacton, aged 12 – “a week's free holiday!” … “the breadth and depth of what we can do now outstrips the way we were”. Order the ‘Trixies' album here: https://squeeze.lnk.to/trixies And Squeeze tickets here: https://www.squeezeofficial.com/Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glenn Tilbrook wrote an album with Chris Difford about a futuristic nightclub when they were teenagers and, 52 years later, they've recorded it and are performing it on the upcoming tour. He looks back here at the partnership that once wrote 200 songs in three years, the first gigs he saw, his recent decision to take control of the group and what's changed the way they sound. Among the highlights … … what he learnt from watching Radiohead and Doechii … when you walk into a teashop and Tír na nÓg are playing … T. Rex and screaming girls at the Lewisham Odeon – “comfortable, confident, thrilling” … Terry Reid, Traffic, Bowie and darker memories of Glastonbury 1971 … “that age when Pickettywitch are as engaging as the Rolling Stones” … the song that came to him in a dream … constructing “a knockout set that'll slay any audience” … winning a talent contest at Butlins in Clacton, aged 12 – “a week's free holiday!” … “the breadth and depth of what we can do now outstrips the way we were”. Order the ‘Trixies' album here: https://squeeze.lnk.to/trixies And Squeeze tickets here: https://www.squeezeofficial.com/Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glenn Tilbrook wrote an album with Chris Difford about a futuristic nightclub when they were teenagers and, 52 years later, they've recorded it and are performing it on the upcoming tour. He looks back here at the partnership that once wrote 200 songs in three years, the first gigs he saw, his recent decision to take control of the group and what's changed the way they sound. Among the highlights … … what he learnt from watching Radiohead and Doechii … when you walk into a teashop and Tír na nÓg are playing … T. Rex and screaming girls at the Lewisham Odeon – “comfortable, confident, thrilling” … Terry Reid, Traffic, Bowie and darker memories of Glastonbury 1971 … “that age when Pickettywitch are as engaging as the Rolling Stones” … the song that came to him in a dream … constructing “a knockout set that'll slay any audience” … winning a talent contest at Butlins in Clacton, aged 12 – “a week's free holiday!” … “the breadth and depth of what we can do now outstrips the way we were”. Order the ‘Trixies' album here: https://squeeze.lnk.to/trixies And Squeeze tickets here: https://www.squeezeofficial.com/Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Warren joins us to talk through a life in songs, from the playful invention of Stackridge to the studio-bound success of The Korgis. James reflects on writing Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime, why its acoustic reworking finally restored a lost verse, and how choices around touring shaped the band's fate. Along the way he discusses working with George Martin, later reformations, and highlights from recent Korgis releases. Further information thekorgis.com James Warren podcast tracks Podcasts also available: James Warren (2017), Chris Difford, Gordon Haskell, Steve Harley, Karl Wallinger This podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Google apps and all usual platforms If you like what I do please support me on Ko-fi The post James Warren – Stackridge, The Korgis appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Boo Hewerdine, beloved singer-songwriter, has been onstage for 40 years in venues of every type, shape and size. He thinks of himself as a “tradesman”, a world that's immensely satisfying but a tough call. This very funny, poignant podcast paints a vivid picture of the best and worst of times. Which include … … playing scout huts, libraries, churches, folk clubs and the Palladium … the world's best dressing-room (it's in Stroud) and worst venue (Pittsburgh) … “the engine inside you that makes you want to be onstage” … places that only suit “a lute being played with a feather” … a home birthday show with no audience and the chilling lyrics of Chris Difford's ‘Round The Houses' … the joy of writing for commission … seeing Dr Feelgood in 1975 … what's satisfying what gives you pause for thought … the brilliant Ballad Of Wallis Island, streaky bacon as a bookmark and the kind of Travelodge with a bottle-opener attached to the desk. All things Boo: https://boohewerdine.com / @boohewerdine ‘Things Found In Books': https://yvonnelyon.bandcamp.com/album/things-found-in-booksHelp us to keep The Longest Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boo Hewerdine, beloved singer-songwriter, has been onstage for 40 years in venues of every type, shape and size. He thinks of himself as a “tradesman”, a world that's immensely satisfying but a tough call. This very funny, poignant podcast paints a vivid picture of the best and worst of times. Which include … … playing scout huts, libraries, churches, folk clubs and the Palladium … the world's best dressing-room (it's in Stroud) and worst venue (Pittsburgh) … “the engine inside you that makes you want to be onstage” … places that only suit “a lute being played with a feather” … a home birthday show with no audience and the chilling lyrics of Chris Difford's ‘Round The Houses' … the joy of writing for commission … seeing Dr Feelgood in 1975 … what's satisfying what gives you pause for thought … the brilliant Ballad Of Wallis Island, streaky bacon as a bookmark and the kind of Travelodge with a bottle-opener attached to the desk. All things Boo: https://boohewerdine.com / @boohewerdine ‘Things Found In Books': https://yvonnelyon.bandcamp.com/album/things-found-in-booksHelp us to keep The Longest Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boo Hewerdine, beloved singer-songwriter, has been onstage for 40 years in venues of every type, shape and size. He thinks of himself as a “tradesman”, a world that's immensely satisfying but a tough call. This very funny, poignant podcast paints a vivid picture of the best and worst of times. Which include … … playing scout huts, libraries, churches, folk clubs and the Palladium … the world's best dressing-room (it's in Stroud) and worst venue (Pittsburgh) … “the engine inside you that makes you want to be onstage” … places that only suit “a lute being played with a feather” … a home birthday show with no audience and the chilling lyrics of Chris Difford's ‘Round The Houses' … the joy of writing for commission … seeing Dr Feelgood in 1975 … what's satisfying what gives you pause for thought … the brilliant Ballad Of Wallis Island, streaky bacon as a bookmark and the kind of Travelodge with a bottle-opener attached to the desk. All things Boo: https://boohewerdine.com / @boohewerdine ‘Things Found In Books': https://yvonnelyon.bandcamp.com/album/things-found-in-booksHelp us to keep The Longest Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Squeeze va a dar su primer concierto en España tras medio siglo de trayectoria. Será en el marco de la primera edición del festival Feroe' 25, que se celebrará los días 14 y 15 de noviembre en el Poble Espanyol de Barcelona. Excusa perfecta para recordar el disco “Argybargy”, el trabajo que cumple 45 años y supuso el punto de inflexión en la trayectoria de la banda capitaneada por la pareja de compositores que forman Glenn Tilbrook y Chris Difford. Y lo hacemos junto a otros álbumes de cosecha británica y añada 1980, discos de power pop, new wave o revival mod que merecen ser recordados.Playlist;SQUEEZE “There at the top” (Argybargy)SQUEEZE “Pulling mussels (from the shell)” (Argybargy)SQUEEZE “Anoher nail in my heart” (Argybargy)THE VAPORS “Turning Japanese” (New clear days)THE VAPORS “News at ten” (New clear days)THE VAPORS “Letter from Hiro” (New clear days)THE JAGS “Desert island discs” (Evening standards)THE JAGS “Back of my hand” (Evening standards)THE JAGS “Evewning standars” (Evening standards)ROCKPILE “Heart” (Seconds of pleasure)ROCKPILE “Teacher teacher” (Seconds of pleasure)THE CHORDS “Maybe tomorrow” (So far away)THE CHORDS “So far away” (So far away)Escuchar audio

New York City singer/songwriter Robert Scheffler joins us this week with an artist Rob somehow slept on all these years - Aimee Mann. Her second full-length, 1995's "I'm With Stupid", is the one that did it for Robert, and her deceptively biting songcraft and the record's dense, layered guitars made a true believer of your humble host. Songs discussed in this episode: Voices Carry ('Til Tuesday cover) - Gang Green; Always, Excuse The Mess, Basher - Robert Scheffler; Up The Junction - Squeeze; Long Shot, Choice In The Matter - Aimee Mann; Animal Nitrate - Suede; Sugarcoated, You Could Make A Killing, Superball, Amateur - Aimee Mann; When The Hangover Strikes, I Think I'm Go Go - Squeeze; All Over Now, Par For The Course, You're With Stupid Now, That's Just What You Are, Frankenstein, Ray, It's Not Safe, *hidden track - Aimee Mann; We're All Waiting - Robert Scheffler

Squeeze's Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook are one of rock's greatest songwriting tandems, with Tilbrook crafting indelible melodies around Difford's emotionally detailed lyrics. Here Difford digs into the evolution of his and Tilbrook's partnership. When Difford hands over his lyrics, does he suggest a musical direction to Tilbrook? Did Difford know that “Pulling Mussels (from the Shell)” would be a rocker, “Labelled with Love” a country song, “Slaughtered, Gutted and Heartbroken” an old-timey shuffle? Was he surprised that "Hourglass" became their biggest hit? When they write together now, is there tension over tackling more political topics versus pursuing Difford's brand of personal storytelling? Difford also discusses singing in octaves and taking the occasional lead, the impact of producers such as John Wood and Elvis Costello (and the song he co-wrote with Costello), why so many keyboardists joined and left Squeeze and the reasons the band broke up and regrouped the first time.

How in the name of fuck is The Cardinal supposed to enjoy his onion rings with all this bro country dogshit that seems to be going on in his favourite restaurant? Why in the name Mary fucking Magdalene and sunny Jesus is Def Leppard playing Cuntry Thunder in Saskatchewan this year? And will somebody, for the love of all that is decent and good get that plook on Ruddy's arse sorted out! Apparently it's thinking of starting its own podcast!!!!If Kev were to title this episode, he'd probably call it "Crows in the Wheatfield", or possibly, "Emus in the eggplant lot!"The fifteenth installment in this podcast-within-a-podcast covers a song submitted by the wonderful David A Wilson, who sent us a Del Amitri song that Kev isn't really familiar with (calls himself a fan?) and that Randy has never heard. It's a cut from their debut album titled "Crows in the Wheatfield".The song at the end of the show is a stunning live rendition of Justin Currie's beautiful breakup song, "If I Ever Loved You". You can watch the performance move Chris Difford to tears here: https://youtu.be/Y9xS1WkJdKk (Dedicated to a friend who is going through some stuff right now)If you want to get involved in the Kofi Klub, you can make a donation here: https://ko-fi.com/seasidepodreview and let us know which song you want us to add to the wheel! We also have a private channel in our Discord community for donors.Follow us onFacebook: @seasidepodreviewDiscord: https://discord.gg/nrzr2mQjBluesky: @seasidepodreview.bsky.socialAlso, check out Kev's other podcastsThe Tom Petty Project: https://tompettyproject.comThe Ultimate Catalogue Clash: https://shows.acast.com/uccAnd if you want to check out Randy's music, you can find it here:https://randywoodsband.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

W/C 16th June 2025I have been trying to work out if I have ever seen the video for this song before, and having mulled it for longer than I possibly should, I have reached the conclusion that I probably haven't.Nothing particularly surprising in that conclusion I suppose, and whilst it's very much of its time (quirky and instantly forgettable) it also made me realise that I had no real clue what Squeeze actually looked like.Yes I know that it's Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford, yes I remember that Jools Holland was there in the early days and that he had been replaced by Paul Carrack. But as to the look of that band, not a clue. So I was surprised to see a bouncy, punky outfit with swagger and Jools chomping away on a cigar. It's great when things like that happen...Stay safe.Cool for Cats - SqueezeTherapy For Me (or TFM as I now refer to it) is a bit of an audio curiosity. It started out as a mechanism for me to clear my head, with the hope that by saying stuff out loud it would act as a little bit of self-help. It's remains loose in style, fluid in terms of content and raw - it's a one take, press record and see what happens, affair.If you want to keep in touch with TFM and the other stuff I do then please follow me on Facebook, Insta, Twitter or Patreon. Thanks for getting this far.

18 Years of a Music Summer School Today, I reflect on the lessons and observations from the last 18 years of running Bluescampuk. It has been a very special experience with campers going on to do amazing things, gigging, songwriting, starting bands, doing tours and even teaching. We have had great guests, including Chaz Hodges from Chaz and Dave, Chaz Jenkel from the Blockheads, and Chris Difford from Squeeze. This year will be the last in this format. I am not sure what will follow, but I think we have left a legacy of creativity and fun.   To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk   For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com   Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

Musician Chris Difford sits down with bereavement expert Jason Davidson. In this conversation, Chris talks about the death of his dad, Sidney, how songwriting has helped his grief and the importance (or unimportance) of visiting the graves of loved ones.On the Marie Curie Couch aims to open up conversations about death, break down the taboo and encourage people to share their end of life plans.This podcast is made by Marie Curie – the UK's leading end of life charity. For more information about the vital work we do, head to mariecurie.org.ukOn the Marie Curie Couch is produced and edited by Marie Curie, with support from Ultimate Content. The music featured is Time Lapse by PanOceanic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Difford returns with Series 5 of his hit podcast 'I Never Thought It Would Happen' - coming soon! Made in collaboration with Help Musicians, Chris is celebrating his 50th anniversary in the business, so in addition to talking to some brilliant artists he will also be answering your questions about songwriting, performing, a life on the road and much more...so send your questions to Chris@helpmusicians.org.uk and find our more about the work of the charity at www.helpmusicians.org.uk Join us for Series 5 coming soon on all podcast channels. 

Two short interviews this time around with bands coming to town in September. Matt Pelsor talked with Brad Roberts of the Canadian band Crash Test Dummies about the way Canadian media seemed to abandon the group after their breakthrough record God Shuffled His Feet. Crash Test Dummies play Hendricks Live in Plainfield September 18th. Crystal McKenzie then talks with Chris Difford of Squeeze, who play Old National Centre on September 3rd. They talk about his famous next door neighbor, and recalls the 1981 English Mugs tour with Elvis Costello and the Attractions.

Chris Difford is having a very busy year. There's a new Squeeze album in the works, they are supporting Heart on their forthcoming arena tour, and there's also the matter of an enormous UK tour in hour of Squeeze's 50th anniversary. Chris also hosts the podcast “I Never Thought It Would Happen” which is currently on Season 4. Seems like a good time to have a chat, right? Instagram: @sendingsignalspodcastX: @signalspodcast

Chris Difford is joined in this episode by Sharleen Spiteri, the lead singer of the Glasgow band Texas, who've blended pop, rock and soul with huge success since their breakout single 'I Don't Want A Lover' back in 1989. The band have since enjoyed an incredible run of hit singles and number one albums, but have also overcome an 8 year hiatus and the shocking brain aneurysm of guitarist Ally McErlaine. But with a triumphant Glastonbury appearance in 2023, and a new album recorded at the legendary Muscle Shoals studio, Texas are still very much a force to be reckoned with.

Hello friends! Legendary singer-songwriter, artist, playwright, author, actress, and all-around bad-ass, Kimmie Rhodes returns to the show for episode 1374! Her latest album, the gorgeous, Hypnotized is available wherever you stream or download your jams. Kimmie will be on tour in the U.K. and Ireland in May, but you can see her in Austin this Monday 4/8 with our band, Happyland at The Saxon Pub. Go to kimmierhodes.com for tour dates, show info, music and much more. We have a great conversation about making Hypnotized with her son, Gabriel Rhodes playing and producing, how staying engaged as an artist keeps her inspired, her duet memoir with Joe Gracey "Radio Dreams", working with Willie, Waylon, and Chris Difford, she explains why Lubbock was such a fertile area for artists and creatives, our band Happyland, living in a world with no Tom Petty, and much more. I had a great time learning about Kimmies adventures. I'm sure you will too. Let's get Down! Get the chords and tabs for over 1 million songs at Ultimate Guitar!                                                                                               If you feel so inclined. Venmo: www.venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Chris Difford is back with his charming and insightful podcast series, 'I Never Thought It Would Happen'. In this first episode in the new series, Chris chats to the ever-excellent James Blunt.  James is a hugely talented and highly respected artist who has sold over 20 million records. His self-aware, self-effacing character is just part of his charm. His current album 'Who We Used To Be' is another deeply personal album and his book 'Loosely Based On A Made-Up Story' is typical of James. It's funny, moving and refreshingly honest. It's a pleasure to welcome James Blunt to the podcast - brought to you by our friends at the charity 'Help Musicians'.

Series 4 of the hit podcast 'I Never Thought It Would Happen' with Chris Difford is back on March 19th. We return with a joyous and eclectic guest list from James Blunt to Wolfgang Van Halen. From Norah Jones to Ron Sexsmith and all in aid of the wonderful charity Help Musicians. Find out more at www.HelpMusicians.org.uk

NEW EPISODE UP! What's your most loved and least favorite song on Squeeze's Sweets From A Stranger album?! Dan picked another non-obvious record by a band we all love for this episode. Whole lotta praise heaped on the masters of UK song styling and we get a surprise text guest ranking from our high school friend Dan Evans before fading back into hiatusland. Listen at WeWillRankYouPod.com, Apple, Spotify and your favorite black coffeehouse.  Follow us and weigh in with your favorites on Facebook, Instagram & Threads and Twitter @wewillrankyoupod . John Bentley, Black Coffee in Bed, Blur, Paul Carrack, Elvis Costello, Chris Difford, The Elephant Ride, Fountains of Wayne, Hall & Oates, His House Her Home, Robyn Hitchcock, Jools Holland, I Can't Hold On, I've Returned, Joe Jackson, Jellyfish, jigsaw, Gilson Lavis, Muppets, new wave, Onto the Dance Floor, Out of Touch, Points of View, the Proclaimers, Frank Sinatra, Don Snow, Squeeze, Stranger Than the Stranger on the Shore, Supergrass, Sweets From A Stranger, Glenn Tilbrook, Tongue Like a Knife, The Very First Dance, we are not new wave, When the Hangover Strikes, XTC, Paul Young, 1982.          US: http://www.WeWillRankYouPod.com wewillrankyoupod@gmail.comhttp://www.facebook.com/WeWillRankYouPodhttp://www.instagram.com/WeWillRankYouPodhttps://www.threads.net/@WeWillRankYouPodhttp://www.twitter.com/WeWillRankYouPo http://www.YourOlderBrother.com(Sam's music page) http://www.YerDoinGreat.com (Adam's music page)https://open.spotify.com/user/dancecarbuzz (Dan's playlists)

Ahead of their 50th anniversary tour, Squeeze members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook chat to Colin Murray about their intense tour schedule, how they've improved their craft with time, their unlikely influences, the re-defining of ‘hit' tracks, and what they think of Brit Pop. The pair also get into their most surreal moments and biggest mistakes of the last 50 years, and their favourite acts to support on tour, including Bon Jovi, REM and U2, plus performing with Dave Grohl and Elton John.

Singer, songwriter, novelist, and painter Kathryn Williams is proud to release her new album ‘Night Drives'. The collection explores a more filmic sound, with a larger ensemble of instrumentation, particular emphasis on the strings and production from Ed Harcourt. It's out via One Little Independent Records.   Journeying from leftfield contemporary pop to soft acoustics, Kathryn Williams uses her latest LP to explore a variety of fresh ideas driven, in part, by a host of collaborators. Kirsty Logan, Oystein Greni, Romeo Stodart, Matt Deighton, Simon Edwards, Yvette Williams, Neill Maccoll, Andy Bruce, Ida Wenoe, Joel Sarakula, Emily Barker and John Alder all have credits on various tracks across ‘Night Drives'. Kathryn explains “I've been releasing music for 24 years now. That fact blows me away, and things have changed so much over those years. The biggest change has been my love of co-writing and writing for other artists. This began when I first went on a writing retreat with Chris Difford forming close friendships and working relationships that are represented here”.   Her first official album since ‘Hypoxia' in 2015, ‘Night Drives' opens with some of Kathryn's most immediately electronic tracks to date, the nihilistic ‘Human', big ballad ‘Answer In The Dark' with all it's bold, layered production, and the dynamic, infectious ‘Radioactive'. Elsewhere on the likes of ‘Moon Karaoke', ‘Magnets' and ‘The Brightest', a more cinematic sound is explored; slowly unravelling stories backed by delicate acoustics and elated, emotive string pieces. ‘Put The Needle On The Record' and joint closers ‘Starry Heavens' and ‘I Am Rich In All That I've Lost' are relaxed and fall into the more traditional world of folk inspired melancholia. Kathryn's inimitable charm colours the whole album with emotion and affection – occasionally brooding, always likable.   Discussing some of the themes explored she says “Some of it is questioning who we are, realising that being human is about flaws, humility, and the consequences of how we react to others. It can be about the longevity of a long-term relationship, how to keep the fire burning and to celebrate that. So many love songs are about the first moments, but this is about enduring love. The simple things that fill a day and how our dreams and wants are so separate to the daily grind. The final track is a philosophical musing on loss and gain in life. How by living a long life we will lose so much, but that in itself is riches”.

Today John and Steve "babylon and on" about one of their favorite bands, as they shine the SPOTLIGHT ON SQUEEZE. They examine some of the best songs of the greatest decade by this very powerful pop group. Songs discussed are Up the Junction, Pulling Mussels, Some Fantastic Place, Walk a Straight Line, Cool for Cats, Another Nail in My Heart, Piccadilly, Love Circles, Tempted and others.On this one, John provides a lot of great insight and background on the band's history, songs and live shows. They both give Chris Difford a ton of praise, Gilson Lavis gets a few shout-outs, as well as Paul Carrack and some of the other members through the various line-ups.

And now for something completely different… friend of the podcast Dan Rivkin waxes philosophically (and with great humor) on the myriad touchpoints that are reflected by Glenn and his hair. While not altogether serious, it's a fascinating visual: whether as a teenager, in his 20s with Squeeze, as a solo artist roaming the world and into the 21st century, his altogether unique style and deportment when it concerns personal presentation - and this includes his fellow bandmates! - is one subject that Dan and myself felt needed at least, a podcast-length deep-dive discussion.Squeeze "Cool For Cats", Live at The Depot, Salt Lake City, 10/7/2016[At the 1:55 mark]

This week's episode of Moments That Rock features one of the UK's most prolific songwriters, a Mr Chris Difford formerly of Squeeze who enjoyed many years of success with songs like Cool for Cats, Up the Junction, Labelled with Love etc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

f you are a fan of Squeeze, you know how hard it is to resist their catchy tunes and witty lyrics. But even more importantly - as we've learned - is how their music can give meaning to touch points throughout your life.Gary McKechnie is one of those people. And fortunate to have met Glenn Tilbrook in a hotel lobby in Daytona Beach, Florida. And also arranged Chris Difford's “Songs In The Key Of Sea.” A rather eclectic summary for this man and for his ability to speak to the ones who ‘get it.'Gary is also a speaker, award-winning author and motojournalist. And when he offered up the chance to join me in conversation about one of his favorite bands (and songwriters), how could I say no?More importantly, Gary is passionate, articulate and with his storytelling prowess, a person who can get to the deep heart of this particular subject at hand.I invite you in for that proverbial ‘Black Coffee' as you come aboard for an enlightening ride.http://www.garymckechnie.com/

To kick off series three of I Never Thought It Would Happen, Chris Difford is joined by Kelly Jones, singer, songwriter and guitarist for Welsh stadium rockers Stereophonics. The band released their debut album in 1997 and experienced a meteoric rise to fame, subsequently enjoying 8 back to back number one albums in the UK, putting them in the same league as Oasis, REM and Taylor Swift. In this conversation Chris and Kelly cover the highs and lows of life in a band; from growing up in a musical household, appearing on Top Of The Pops to the tragic early death of drummer Stuart Cable, a childhood friend of Kelly's and a founding member of Stereophonics. And bringing things up to date, the pair talk enthusiastically about Kelly's new side project, Far From Saints.

Standby as series 3 of I Never Thought It Would Happen with Chris Difford and Help Musicians returns soon with a fantastic lineup of guests. 

Cousins Gibb, are Nick Endacott-Gibb and Debora McLane from the famous Gibb family and the hit recording group, The Bee Gees.Nick Endacott-Gibb is the newest member of the Gibb family. He was adopted at an early age, but in 2019, following a 10-year search to find his biological parents, Nick traced his birth mother and discovered that Bee Gee Maurice Gibb was his father.Music has always been Nick's passion, and over the years, he has written his own songs and produced and recorded other artists.Nick is also a proficient sound engineer, working at many of the UK's top festivals and events. As a musician, he has performed with and supported many top UK artists, including Dodgy and Chris Difford with his band, “The Speak“. The other member of Cousins Gibb is Debora McLaine. Blessed with an expressive and versatile voice, she has spent many years performing at tribute shows such as Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand, Carol King, Karen Carpenter and many more.After Nick connected with his cousin Debora, they formed Cousins Gibb.They decided to work on the title, Tragedy and put a very different spin on the original. This version is almost unrecognisable from the upbeat original on the Bee Gees, fifteenth album, “Spirits Having Flown”, as the arrangement has heartfelt vocals, harmonies and lyrics that give it a unique and sympathetic twist.They are working on a full-length album of original material, scheduled for release later in the year.Cousins Gibb have an excellent understanding of the Bee Gees song “Tragedy”, and their voices blend to create a fusion of magical Harmonies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hurrah!  It's a brand new O3L, where we discuss our Top 5 EPs & Mini-Albums with singer/songwriter Paul Handyside.  We love the EP, or Extended Play, perched somewhere in between a traditional single and a full length album.  Sometimes they compile album tracks or previous singles, and other times they are conceived as complete works designed to stand up on their own.  Either way, they're short, they're fun, and leave you wanting more.  Other than beings short, sounds a lot like this podcast, eh?  ("Yes."  The correct answer is "Yes.")  Oh, and spoiler alert: We have the rare "triple crossover" in this episode.  Can you guess what it is? So join us for a rousing chorus of "Shubby Shubby Go!", won't you?   About Paul Handyside: Paul Handyside is a folk and roots singer/songwriter. His song writing style has been compared to artists as varied as Chris Difford, Billy Bragg, Robyn Hitchcock, Green Gartside, Elvis Costello, Jeff Buckley and Martin Carthy. He began his musical career with eighties indie darlings Hurrah! The jangle pop band had a run of classic singles (including Paul's "The Sun Shines Here", "Hip Hip", and "Sweet Sanity") and album releases on Kitchenware and Arista Records from 1982 to 1991, and toured extensively worldwide. During the nineties he toured and recorded with friend and Kitchenware labelmate Martin Stephenson. Handyside formed Bronze in 2001. Still embracing chiming, Rickenbacker driven pop, and increasingly alt country, they released two albums, The Statue in the Stone and A Common Prayer. His debut solo album Future's Dream, a combination of pop, country and modern day hymns was released in 2007 to great reviews. The second album Wayward Son followed in 2013 and further developed his own brand of folk-tinged americana. Tide, Timber & Grain was released in 2016 with elements of traditional British folk and sixties protest songs emerging in Handyside's now well established and diverse musical palette. The fourth album Loveless Town was released 21st of May 2021. As is evident in the title track he songs have an even stronger resonance with country and americana, the counterpoint to which is “Hartley Pit Catastrophe”, a true story from his native North East with its English folk sensibilities. Handyside is aided and abetted by long time cohorts Dave Porthouse on double bass and melodeon and by Rob Tickell, who also produced the album, on guitar and dobro.       

“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential 90s musicians and where they are today. On this podcast, we'll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in the book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring. Squeeze is one of the most enduring bands of the 80s with timeless songs like “Black Coffee in Bed,” “Tempted,” “Cool for Cats,” “Up The Junction,” and so many others – all that still sound fresh today. In a little bit of a departure from other episodes, this one is structed more like an oral history of the band with Squeeze's singer-songwriter-guitarist Chris Difford, drummer Gilson Lavis, and bassist John Bentley. Plus John Faye from the 90s band The Caulfields. Musical credits: Calmion: Calmion by Blue Dot Sessions Theme song from Audiojungle. You can find out more about Squeeze here You can find out more about John Faye and his book here You can find out more about Gilson Lavis and his art here Be sure to look out for my book, "Lived Through That," where ever you buy your books! You can get 15% your copy of the book NOW by using the promo code PODCAST15 at this link. In addition, my book "80s Redux," is still available - pick up a copy here! You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website here.

Few journalists have been able to go deep when it comes to the back history of the songwriting partnership and longevity of Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook. In this episode, I spoke to Jim Drury, author of the 2004 book 'Squeeze: Song By Song.' In candid interviews with Chris & Glenn, Jim was able to get to the heart of their process, both as friends and partners in the realm of a collaborative, descriptive, and music-based biography. At that time, Squeeze was not in place functioning as a band. However, when presented with the prospect of delving into a rich and diverse project (even with an extremely tight deadline), Jim has supplied the Squeeze community with an insightful look into their songs, enriched through the unique dynamic lens known as Difford & Tilbrook. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

To kick off Season 2, we're in discussion with my friend Brian Coombes from the band Rocking Horse Music Club. Brian has a long and bountiful history within the music industry. First as a musician and then as founder of Rocking Horse Studio, he has worked internationally with numerous creative artists. In this episode, we have many topics to discuss, chief among them his good fortune in working with Chris Difford… not once, but twice! We talk about that history and how Chris has a significant role in Brian's latest performing/collaborative creation ‘Circus Of Wire Dolls.' And we'll also dig deep into several musical genres, studio technology, and Brian's recording experience at the historical Abbey Road Studios. https://www.rockinghorsemusicclub.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Squeeze co-founder Glenn Tilbrook, who performs live at City Winery in Washington D.C. on Thursday night. They discuss his songwriting collaborations with Chris Difford to pen hits like "Tempted" and "Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Squeeze enjoyed huge success in the UK from the end of the 70's and in North America from the 80s onwards. The songwriting team of Glenn Tilbrook and today's guest Chris Difford were labelled as heirs to Lennon and McCartney in the early days and have collaborated for decades on so many big hit singles and albums. They also played a set on the first ever MTV Unplugged too! Chris Difford joins me in a quick chat to talk about their early beginnings, their hits, and his time with Elvis Costello and Elton John among other things. Chris will be performing at the Cornbury Festival which is on between the 8th and 10th of July. For more information visit www.cornburyfestival.com

Introducing the Band:Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are joined by guest Scott Immergut. Scott is the CEO of Ricochet.com and the Ricochet Audio Network. He is the long-time producer of the Ricochet Podcast and the GLoP Culture podcast with Jonah Goldberg, Rob Long, and John Podhoretz. He's also the Executive Producer of The Hoover Institution's Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson andGood Fellows, with Niall Ferguson, H. R. McMaster, and John Cochrane. Scott's Music Pick: SqueezeThey might do it down on Camber Sands and at Waikiki, but in the mainland U.S., Squeeze was mostly a rumor for much of the band's career. Highest charting album? #32. Just two Top 40 singles. Squeeze, unfortunately, was destined to join the long list of very British bands that never quite crossed over to the States.If you know Squeeze at all, it might be because of the placement of “Tempted” on the soundtrack for Reality Bites. Or, perhaps a roommate at college had the Singles 45's and Under collection on CD, as most roommates seemed to in the 1990s. But there's a heck of a lot more to the story.This is, of course, where Political Beats steps in to solve the problem. Because the truth is you won't find music any better than what Squeeze produced, particularly at their peak from 1978-1982. The highly literate lyrics of Chris Difford, filled with sharp storytelling and British allusions, paired perfectly with the beautiful, melodic, and sometimes quite complicated music written by Glenn Tilbrook. Tilbrook's soulful tenor took most of the leads (except, famously, on perhaps the band's best-known song, “Tempted”) while Difford's deep croaking voice contributed backing vocals.The duo were called the heirs to the Lennon/McCartney songwriting throne, though the comparison never really fit and actually harmed the band's output, as we discuss on the show. But they were something special, producing some of the finest pop songs of the era, like “Another Nail In My Heart,” “Pulling Mussels,” “Up the Junction,” and “Is It Love”.The band broke up in 1982, making way for a pretty awful Tilbrook/Difford duo album that was a naked reach for the charts. Squeeze reunited in 1985, fell apart in 1999, got back together in 2007 and remain a recording and touring entity to this day. Pick up almost any album from their collection and you're going to hear at least a handful of well-crafted, melodic, memorable tunes.If nothing else, you'll learn about a whole bunch of British slang, like “argybargy,” “up the junction,” “that's not cricket,” and “slap and tickle.” But we're pretty sure you're going to love this music, as well. It's not just an East Side Story, it's one everyone can enjoy on Political Beats.

Actor, comedian and musician Christopher Guest joins Chris Difford in this episode. Best known for playing the lead guitarist Nigel Tufnel in This Is Spinal Tap, Christopher shines a light on the creation of the iconic and much loved film, and the surreal but satisfying life the spoof band has enjoyed since the release nearly 40 years ago. He also discusses his earlier career writing satirical songs and his teenage years discovering  and devouring music.

Singer, songwriter and radio presenter Guy Garvey is the guest in this episode of Chris Difford's podcast. In this wonderfully warm conversation, the Elbow frontman recounts many stories from his career, including his early dabbling with rap, how the band was almost over before it even began, the time he met Beyonce and Jay Z (but didn't know it) and the fortuitous backstory behind the Elbow's biggest hit "One Day Like This".

In the very first episode of the second series of I Never Thought It Would Happen, Chris Difford welcomes Mike Rutherford of Genesis to the podcast. Mike has been an ever-present in the band since they formed in 1967. But those 55 years in Genesis are almost over with the band set to perform their final ever shows at the London O2 Arena.  In this chat Mike looks back at his band's formation, early influences and being such a key part of the prog rock revolution. He also discusses the band's first tour of the USA, Peter Gabriel's departure, Phil Collins move from the back of the stage to the front and the global exposure MTV brought to the band. 

Chris Difford is back for series 2 of I Never Thought It Would Happen - with Help Musicians. Episode 1 features a special chat with Mike Rutherford from Genesis ahead of the band's final ever UK dates. Back on 24th March on all podcast platforms. www.helpmusicians.org.uk