Squeeze, sometimes known early on in some territories as "UK Squeeze", are a rock band from South London, England, whose music spans new wave, pop rock and power pop. Formed in 1973 by guitarist-vocalist Glenn Tilbrook and lyricist Chris Difford, the group emerged from the pub rock circuit and signed to A&M, releasing their John Cale-produced debut "Squeeze" in 1978.
They found UK chart success with sharp, narrative singles including "Take Me I'm Yours", "Cool for Cats", "Up the Junction", "Another Nail in My Heart", "Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)", "Tempted", "Labelled with Love" and "Hourglass", alongside acclaimed albums such as "Argybargy", "East Side Story", "Sweets from a Stranger" and "Babylon and On". After a breakup in 1982, Squeeze regrouped in 1985, disbanded again in 1999 and returned in 2007. Later releases like "Cradle to the Grave", "The Knowledge" and "Trixies" have reinforced their status as master British pop storytellers, and their songwriters Difford and Tilbrook have received honours including an Ivor Novello and a Mojo Icon award.
