Some Fantastic Place: My Life In and Out of Squeeze

Some Fantastic Place: My Life In and Out of Squeeze by Difford, Chris. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781474605670.

Chris Difford is a rare breed. As a member of one of Londons best-loved bands, the Squeeze co-founder has made a lasting contribution to English music with hits such as Cool For Cats, Up The Junction, Labelled With Love, Hourglass and Tempted. Even before his first release in 1977, his love of writing lyrics has never wavered. Over the course of a thirteen-album career with Squeeze, it was clear from the very beginning that Difford has few peers when it comes to smart, pithy lyricism. His kitchen-sink drama style has drawn plaudits from fans on both sides of the Atlantic, and his influence is keenly felt today. The likes of Lily Allen. Mark Ronson, Kasabian, Razorlight and many more have recognized the debt they owe to Squeezes music and to Diffords way with words, while journalists were moved by his winning combination with Glenn Tilbrook to dub the pair The New Lennon and McCartney. In Some Fantastic Place, Chris Difford charts his life from his early days as a dreaming boy in south London with a talent for poetry to becoming a member of one of Britains greatest bands and beyond. Along the way he reveals the inspiration and stories behind Squeezes best-known songs, and his greatest highs and lows from over four decades of making music.