Pulling Mussels
Squeeze
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They do it down on Camber Sands, they do it at Waikiki Lazing about this beach all day night, the crickets creepy Squinting faces at the sky, a Harold Robbins paperback Surfers drop their boards and dry and everybody wants a hat But behind the chalet, my holiday?s complete And I feel like William Tell, Maid Marian on her tiptoed feet Pulling mussels from the shell Pulling mussels from the shell Shrinking in the sea so cold, topless ladies look away A He-man in a sudden shower shelters from the rain You wish you had a motor boat to pose around the harbor bar When the sun goes off to bed, you hook it up behind the car But behind the chalet, my holiday?s complete And I feel like William Tell, Maid Marian on her tiptoed feet Pulling mussels from the shell Pulling mussels from the shell Two fat ladies window shop something for the mantelpiece In for bingo all the nines, a panda for sweet little niece The coach drivers stand about looking at a local map About the boy, he's gone away, down to next door?s caravan But behind the chalet, my holiday?s complete And I feel like William Tell, Maid Marian on her tiptoed feet Pulling mussels from the shell Pulling mussels from the shell But behind the chalet, my holiday?s complete And I feel like William Tell, Maid Marian on her tiptoed feet Pulling mussels from the shell Pulling mussels from the shell
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER HENRY DIFFORD, GLENN MARTIN TILBROOK
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Song History"Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)" is a song by the popular British band Squeeze, released in 1980.
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Album InformationThe song was included in the band's third studio album, "Argybargy," which is often considered as the band’s classic period.
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Hit ListIt reached number 44 on the UK Singles Chart and was not initially a major hit for the band, but over the years, it has become one of Squeeze's best-known and most-loved tracks.
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Lyrics ReferenceThe title and lyrics of the song are a reference to the British holiday tradition of gathering or 'pulling' mussels out from their shell for consumption.
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Song InspirationThe lyrics were inspired by a seaside holiday that Chris Difford, one of the band's members, took at Margate, Kent.
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Songwriting DuoThe song was written by the songwriting duo Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford, who are often compared to Lennon and McCartney for their efforts in shaping British pop music in the 1980s.
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Difford’s VisualizationChris Difford explained that the song is meant to paint a portrait of life among the working class in holiday resorts, capturing the smell, joy and experience of the British holiday scene.
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Album SuccessThe Argybargy album, which features "Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)," is recognized as launching Squeeze into international success, mostly due to the strength of this single.
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Illegal Activity ReferenceThe song's lyrics have sparked some controversy as some interpret them as referring to sexual activities, although songwriter Chris Difford has denied this.
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Iconic StatusDespite not initially gaining huge commercial success, the song is now regarded as an iconic new wave track and is a fixture on the set-lists of Squeeze's live performances.
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Cover Versions"Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)" has been covered by several artists over the years, solidifying its status as a classic of British rock music.
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Praise from CriticsThe song has been praised by critics for its witty lyrics, infectious melody, and distinctive blend of rock and new wave influences.
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